R-D Collaboratory 2016-01-13

• Val Walker featured prominently in this article in University Affairs on job prospects for PhDs.
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• Paul Wells wrote an article on why the Liberals should resist the urge to be helpful when it comes to allocating research funds, giving us this gem: “MARS was built within sight of the Ontario legislature, as a handy reminder of the limits of politicians’ vision.”
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• Stephen Gordon (National Post) lays out why innovation and productivity gains are necessary to get Canada out of this economic slump.
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• Challenges universities are facing as they struggle to adapt to changing economic and social forces..