News & Events
Congratulations to Dr. Carolyn Emery on being inducted into the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). She is one of seven University of Calgary faculty members to be named a new fellow this year. She was welcomed as a Class of 2023 new RSC Fellow on November 17, 2023.
Sport Biomechanics Opportunities
Dr. Bill Wannop's research group is currently accepting applications for a MSc position in Sport Biomechanics and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sport Biomechanics.
Online Concussion Course
Massive open online course (MOOC) on concussion is now open for registration. From healthcare professionals to parents and athletes, this free, non-credit course is perfect for anyone looking to prevent, detect, and manage concussions.
Calgary Herald Release
With new research, revamped U of C course cuts through fog of concussion 'The old myth of, you know, "sit in a dark room" is not what's recommended'
MSN Release
With new research, revamped U of C course cuts through fog of concussion
Global News Release
Ground breaking research on concussions available free online through University of Calgary
Important Dates
Upcoming abstract submission deadlines, events, conferences and more.
May 7
The 17th CTRC Scientific Meeting takes place in Ottawa, Ontario on May 7 & 8, 2024
May 28
CASEM-OMA 2024 Annual Symposium takes place in Niagara Falls, Ontario on May 28-31, 2024
The Pre-View
Sharing our sports injury prevention views and research through the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre's e-newsletter, The Pre-View.
The Pre-View Summer 2023 Edition
A well deserved round of applause
- Congratulations to Dr. Carolyn Emery on receiving the University of Calgary's 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award for faculty - Learn more (March 6, 2024)
- Congratulations to Ash Kolstad (PhD student) on being awarded best poster at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) retreat (January 10, 2024)
- Congratulations to Emily Heming (PhD student) on being awarded the 2023 Patti Lou and Ron Doornbos Memorial Scholarship (December 1, 2023)
- Congratulations to Ash Kolstad (PhD student) on receiving a Killam Award - Learn more (November 2023)
- Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Smirl on being awarded the Brain Changes Initiative Award for Traumatic Brain Injury Special Purpose Grant - Learn more (July 27. 2023)
Successful Defenses
- Kirsten Holte, MSc (January 2024)
- Josh Cairns, MSc (September 2023)
- Joseph Carere, MSc (September 2023)
- Jocelyn McCallum, MSc (August 2023)
- Stacy Sick, MSc (August 2023)
- Destiny Lutz, MSc (June 2023)
- Aki-Matti Alanen, PhD (May 2023)
- Alli George, MSc (April 2023)
- Jason Tabor, PhD (March 2023)
Patti Lou and Ron Doornbos Memorial Scholarship Recipients
2023 Emily Heming
2022 Carla van den Berg
2021 Paul Eliason
2020 Isla Shill
2019 Kimberley Befus
2018 Ash Kolstad