Research Activity Committee (RAC)

The King’s Research Activity Committee (RAC) is composed of King's faculty members, a representative from the Cardinal Carter Library, and support staff members from the Academic Dean’s Office. The RAC oversees all of King’s research activity, including King’s Research Centres, the Research Seminar Series, and King’s research publications.

The committee also adjudicates the Distinguished University Professor Designation, and King’s research awards: the King's Research Excellence Fund competitions, the Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award, and the Early Career Excellence in Research Award.

RAC Reports

Jul 31, 2024 Workshop and panel brings experts to King's to rethink tourism

An international, interdisciplinary workshop at King’s brought together scholars for rich discussions and a platform from which to think about tourism in more critical ways.
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Jul 25, 2024 King's students and faculty highlight innovative research at national Psychology convention

King’s students and faculty highlighted diverse and significant research topics at the Canadian Psychological Association's Annual Convention, showcasing the vital impact of mentorship in their academic journey.
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Jun 27, 2024 Drs. Birnbaum and Chovaz named co-directors of Research Institute with Children
Drs. Rachel Birnbaum and Cathy Chovaz, recipients of the Canada Foundation for Innovation - Innovation Fund and Ontario Research Fund – Large Infrastructure Fund), have been appointed as Co-Directors of the Research Institute with Children. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 17, 2024 From St. Joe's Cafe to Spotify: Dr. Michalski Strikes a Chord

Inspired by his son, encouraged by performing at St. Joe’s Café, and utilizing classroom techniques, Dr. Joseph Michalski has recorded his first studio album, released his first single and launched a YouTube channel to showcase his music.
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Apr 29, 2024 Dr. Kerr: Canada's population growth is exploding. Here's why
Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, has contributed an article to TheHub.ca website explaining why Canada's rate of population growth is the highest of the G7 countries. Dr. Kerr says the 2023 rate of population growth is like adding a new Saskatchewan to Canada’s total population in slightly less than a single calendar year. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 26, 2024 Dr. Kerr on why Londoners keep working past 65
In an article for the London Free Press, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed the reasons behind why a record number of Londoners continue working past the age of 65. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 23, 2024 Forecasting tool can help make informed patient transfer decisions
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) published an article about a research team, which included Dr. Felipe Rodrigues, Assistant Professor, Operations Management and Analytics, and members from LHSC and Ivey Business School that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, developed a simulation model to help inform decisions about hospital capacity and patient transfers. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 28, 2024 Breaking the Cycle named as Agnes Penner Prize winner
The work of the student teams nominated for the award will directly improve the lives of Londoners. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 27, 2024 Recognizing the profound contributions of King's research

The Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards Gala celebrated this year’s recipients of the Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award, the Renée Soulodre-La France Excellence in Research Award (Early Career), and the King’s Research Excellence Scholar Grants.
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