/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Canadian Association of University Teachers to launch "Get Science Right" campaign/

OTTAWA, April 23, 2013 /CNW/ - CAUT will launch a major national campaign on Thursday, April 25 to reorient the science and research priorities of the federal government.

The campaign, "Get Science Right", will highlight government actions that threaten science and research in Canada, engage the public in cross-country discussions about the harm being done, and will put forward solutions to advance Canada's role in science and research.

Date:	Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time:	11 am
Location:	Saskatchewan Room, Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
Who:	James Turk, Executive Director, Canadian Association of University Teachers

Dr. Turk will be joined by scientists and researchers from across Canada who will be available to meet with media representatives when the news conference concludes.

The Canadian Association of University Teachers is the national voice of 68,000 academic and general staff at universities and colleges across the country.

 

 

SOURCE: Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)

Angela Regnier
CAUT Communications Officer
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613-601-6304 (cell)