Jayson Arday and Us | Who is Afraid of Black Excellence?

On August 14, the academic community was shaken by the death of Jason Arday. This sociologist, who came from a modest background and faced personal challenges from a very early age, seemed to defy all expectations: a Ph.D., positions at several universities, a job offer from Cambridge, and a lucrative publishing deal. But his rise foreshadowed a subsequent descent into hell. The press and a group of unapologetic white supremacists accused him of plagiarism, and of embellishing his résumé and his life. The ensuing media harassment and racial predation eventually got the best of him.

Frontiers Planet Prize | Information Webinar | Preparing a Strong Nomination

This webinar is designed for researchers considering a nomination for the Frontiers Planet Prize. Representatives from the Royal Society of Canada and the Frontiers Planet Prize will provide practical guidance on preparing a strong nomination, including how to articulate the significance and transformative potential of research, demonstrate impact, and connect research to global planetary challenges. The session will also provide an overview of the Canadian nomination process and key deadlines, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.

2026 Royal Society of Canada Eastern Ontario Symposium

The 2026 Royal Society of Canada Eastern Ontario Symposium is a free event open to anyone from the Kingston community and beyond, interested in hearing four experts talk entertainingly about their research. There will be a short period for questions following each presentation.

Tickets are required and can be obtained in advance from the IBCPA Box Office. Seating is assigned so getting tickets early will ensure a good seat. The cash bar opens at 5:30 pm.

Alexie Tcheuyap

Biography

Alexie Tcheuyap is Professor of French and Postcolonial Studies at the University of Waterloo where is also serves as Dean of the Faculty of Arts since 2024. Prior to that, he was Chair, Vice-Dean and Associate Vice-President and Vice-Provost at the University of Toronto.

Robert Boily

BIOGRAPHY

Robert Boily, C.Q., FRSC, is a multidisciplinary researcher and a senior science advisor for 35 years to the Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, academia and the industry. He has worked extensively with the National Research Council of Canada, NSERC, the Canadian Space Agency, the Department of National Defense, the National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS), Hydro-Québec and several other Canadian institutions.

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