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Killam Laureates are beyond brilliant scholars, they are ground-breaking, paradigm-shifting researchers. They are constantly developing, discovering, mapping and modelling the knowledge and solutions that will change Canada’s future. They will define our world.

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The next generation of Killam scholars will honour those who have gone before them. They are ready, productive, diverse, innovative and globally-aware, and they will honour Dorothy J. Killam’s transformative vision to fund people’s minds — to fund the future.

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Revisit this space for captivating and insightful videos produced by our own Killam institutions. Featured videos are highlighted here, and archived content is available through our Vimeo channel.

2020/06/25

Nanotechnology

Edward H. Sargent is a pioneer in the field of nanotechnology. His research involves the use of small semiconductor particles a.

2020/06/25

Brain imaging and modelling of brain networks

Alan Evans is one of the world’s foremost authorities on brain imaging and the modeling of brain networks. During his distinguished.

2020/06/25

Western Canadian History

Sarah Carter’s ground-breaking scholarship has reconceptualized the history of the Canadian West by placing women, settler and Indigenous, front and centre,.

2020/06/25

Social inequities within Canadian laws

As a distinguished social scientist, Cecilia Benoit’s work with socially excluded and stigmatized groups, in particular with sex workers, has made.

2020/05/26

Heart-on-a-chip delivers on the promise of personalized medicine

My research is in the area of organ-on-a-chip engineering. It is my mission to transform the discovery of new drugs, the.

2021/01/08

TheFutureEconomy.ca showcases the 2020 Killam Prize Winners

In celebration of the Canada Council Killam Prize winners’ contribution to Canada’s society and economy, TheFutureEconomy.ca interviewed each of the five.

2020/10/19

The University of Calgary recognizes the 2020 Killam Laureates

The University held a virtual event on October 15 to honour its 2020 Killam Laureates. Bernie Miller, Managing Trustee of the.

2020/10/19

The University of Alberta celebrates the 2020 Killam Laureates

Learn more about the 2020 Killam Laureates and on the Killam program opportunities at the University of Alberta.

2020/10/13

The 2020 Killam Prize winners share their stories on CBC Ideas with host Nahlah Ayed.

Listen to the full episode for more information on these prestigious scholars. You can also check our webpage here.

2020/05/26

Congratulations to the 2020 Killam Prize and Killam Research Fellowship recipients!

The Canada Council for the Arts revealed today the recipients of the 2020 Killam Prizes and Killam Research Fellowships. The Killam Prizes are awarded to.

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