New Publications
The Great Urbanization of China, Ding Lu (Ed.). London: World Scientific
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For the first time in the China's history, more people live in cities than rural areas.
In 2011 alone, 21 million people arrived in China's cities - more than the population of Sri Lanka - while rural inhabitants dropped, the statistics show. But the population shift, accompanied by rising demand for transport, energy, water, infrastructure, and improved living standards, is piling extra pressure on society and the environment, according to experts.
Read more about China's urban population in Ding Lu's newly published book (pictured left) - a copy is available for loan at the Research Office.
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NSERC 2012 Strategic Project Grants Competition
The literature for the 2012 Strategic Project Grants competition is now available at http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/SPG-SPS_eng.asp. Please note the new deadline for submission of applications –
April 1, 2012.
For more information, please contact Brad at Brad.Whittaker@ufv.ca or contact NSERC at
strgr@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
Health and Human Performance
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) invites applications from outstanding candidates for a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 2 position in the area of Health and Human Performance.
The successful applicant will hold a doctoral degree (obtained in the last ten years) and will be an outstanding emerging scholar who has demonstrated innovation and a proven ability to cultivate multidisciplinary, collaborative partnerships in local, national, and international research networks. The candidate must possess an original and independent research program that will attract external funding and hold the potential to achieve international recognition within five to ten years. The ideal candidate will augment the existing strengths within the UFV Health Sciences community in one or more of the following areas: Occupational Health and Performance; Health Education and Health Psychology; the Use and Impact of Technology and Performance; Neuroscience; Aging; Culture, and Ethnicity; Family, Children, and Youth; Environmental Health.
For more information on the program please see the
Canada Research Chair website.
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Application deadline - January 31, 2012
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2)
Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Protection
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in the area of Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Protection. The successful applicant will be an outstanding emerging scholar who has demonstrated an ability to cultivate multidisciplinary, collaborative research partnerships. The candidate must be committed to an original and independent research program in one or more of the following areas: multiple citizenships and cultural and linguistic identities; the impact of cultural pluralism on language policies and on concepts of citizenship; the protection of cultural histories and social and civic integration; economic and labour market integration, including the social and economic impact of foreign workers; immigration and security issues; and, the protection of legal or illegal immigrants and refugees and their rights.
For more information on the program please see the
Canada Research Chair website.
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Application deadline - January 31, 2012
BC Regional Innovation Chair in Canada-India Business and Economic Development
UFV is inviting applications from qualified academics wishing to be considered for the position of B.C. Regional Innovation Chair on Canada-India Business and Economic Development. This exciting research and leadership position within the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies will be filled through a five year, renewable, appointment in the School of Business Administration.
The Chair anchors a regional innovation strategy revolving around the mobilization of key businesses of the region to capitalize on the new opportunities afforded by the Indian market. The Chair holder, working closely with businesses and economic drivers of the province, as well as research partners in India and Canada, will seek to provide investors and local businesses with a better understanding of and connectivity to the dynamics of transnational investments as they relate particularly to the local economy and its relation to India.
For information on the program please see the Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies webpage -
BC Regional Innovation Chair in Canada-India Business and Economic Development
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Application deadline - February 29, 2012
