Office of Research & Graduate Studies
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) is the hub for research at Cape Breton University, supporting faculty, students, and partners in advancing impactful and innovative research.
Guided by CBU鈥檚 2026鈥�2030 Strategic Research Plan, ORGS strengthens the university鈥檚 research profile by helping researchers develop their programs, secure funding, engage in knowledge mobilization, build meaningful partnerships, and explore pathways for commercialization. Whether launching new projects or expanding existing work, ORGS provides the guidance and resources needed to move research forward.
ORGS also supports key regulatory processes, including research ethics and integrity, and works collaboratively with researchers to ensure projects meet institutional, provincial, federal, and funder requirements. This includes oversight and administration of major national programs such as the Canada Research Chairs Program and the Research Support Fund.
Resources for Researchers
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement
CBU is a proud signatory to the Tri-Agency Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): 鈥淭he Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council are committed to excellence in research and research training. Achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise is essential to creating the excellent, innovative and impactful research necessary to advance knowledge and understanding, and to respond to local, national and global challenges.鈥�
Related Contacts
Tanya Brann-Barrett
Associate Vice President, Academic & Research
Research & Graduate Studies
Tanya_Brann-Barrett@cbu.ca
902-563-1843
Sarah Conrod
Manager, Industry Partnerships & Research Commercialization
Research & Graduate Studies
Sarah_Conrod@cbu.ca
902-563-1842
Debbie Hendriksen
Research Communications Specialist
Strategic Communications & Events
Debbie_Hendriksen@cbu.ca
Erna MacLeod
Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies
Research & Graduate Studies
erna_macleod@cbu.ca
902-563-1338
Ida Steeves
Assistant & Special Initiatives Coordinator
Research & Graduate Studies
Ida_Steeves@cbu.ca
902-563-1143
Jared Walters
RAO: Facilitation & Outreach
Research & Graduate Studies
Jared_Walters@cbu.ca
902-563-3196