COMMENT

With the recent flurry of media stories about the legacy of Margaret Thatcher, questions regarding the social and economic impacts of neo-liberalism have once again taken centre stage. For the members of CIFAR’s Successful Societies program, this has been a ten-year intellectual journey cumulating in a new book that offers a collective exploration of how our societies have been altered in fundamental ways by the social changes that Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, and others have spearheaded.
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CIFAR SIX

1. Scientists discover a “mini” supernova
A new kind of supernova seen for the first time.
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2. Black holes and firewalls
Scientists rethink the fundamental physics of information.

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3. Rainfall influences how quickly rivers cut through rock.
New research sheds light on how the Earth’s landscape was shaped.
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4. New book links philosophy to quantum computing.
Senior Fellow Scott Aaronson traces the origins of quantum computing back to Democritus.
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5. What is Happiness?
Senior Fellow John Helliwell speaks to Michael Enright on CBC’s Sunday Edition.
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6. Some stress is good for your brain.
Researchers find that acute stress generates new brain cells and improves memory.
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President's Message

In a recent Comment in Nature I argued that many challenges facing humanity, from chronic disease to climate change, demand a multidisciplinary perspective and fresh thinking, as well as a global approach. In order to break important intellectual ground, CIFAR has launched our first-ever Global Call for Ideas to invite the world’s best investigators to submit proposals.
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FOCUS

As many as 200 million children living in developing countries may not be reaching their full potential. According to research from CIFAR’s Child & Brain Development program, without adequate nutrition, access to health care and education, and an overall, nurturing environment, a child’s  development and future life course can be seriously hindered. That message is at the heart of a new partnership that aims to build on child development research to help improve early-year conditions for children in Karachi, Pakistan.    
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EVENTS

CIFAR Knowledge Circle Event: Life in a warming ocean - for Knowledge Circle members and friends Wednesday, June 5, Pan Pacific Vancouver

CIFAR Knowledge Circle members are invited to a luncheon where researchers Patrick Keeling and Alexandra Worden share insights on the microbial life of oceans and what urgently remains to be discovered. READ MORE »

C.D. Howe Institute's Scholars' Dinner with John Helliwell Wednesday, May 15, 67 Yonge Street, Suite 300, Toronto

Senior Fellow John Helliwell (UBC) will present Building Better Lives: New Lessons from the Science of Happiness at the C.D. Howe Institute’s inaugural Scholars’ Dinner. To an audience of Institute scholars, top academics, and industry leaders, Dr. Helliwell speak about interaction between happiness research and actionable policy. READ MORE »

NEWS

New early-career researchers join CIFAR's network

CIFAR welcomes six Global Scholars to the Global Academy. READ MORE »

Quantum information summer workshops

CIFAR co-sponsors workshops at UBC to bring together top researchers from around the world. READ MORE »

New Board Member Appointments

CIFAR is pleased to announce that three new members have been appointed to the Board of Directors READ MORE »

CIFAR launches new brand identity

CIFAR has updated its visual identity to coincide with a new strategic vision. READ MORE »