Social media has become an important tool in a scientist’s arsenal. It is a place to brainstorm and share ideas, make complex research accessible to the public, and carve out a niche as an expert in their respective fields. But, in a sea of misinformation and a crowded social media landscape, how can scientists leverage […]
This information session hosted by the Research Services Office (RSO) at UofT will review the guidelines for the Early Researcher Award (ERA) Round 17 competition and will explore the following: • Program information and key documents • Eligibility and budget • Application evaluation, tips, common weaknesses • Addressing equity, diversity and inclusion in the training […]
Are you interested in analyzing large bodies of texts, or teaching text analysis in your class? Not sure what tools are available for you to use? Join us to learn about some of the major tools for text analysis at the University of Toronto. This “Tasting Menu” workshop will introduce participants to the Gale Digital […]
For participants of all disciplines interested in learning more about researching companies and finding competitor information. Includes an overview of subscription databases and publicly available resources for company research. You'll learn how to: Evaluate different types of company information and understand the differences between public and private companies Find both direct and indirect competitor information […]
This hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of setting up a CityEngine project, modelling out streets and buildings, and publishing your content online. We will also explore ways to use CityEngine rule packages within ArcGIS Pro, and we will look at an example of an urban design project built on a variety of […]
The CANSSI Ontario Research Day will showcase the work and discoveries by the data sciences and statistics community in Ontario. This one-day event draws participants from many Ontario universities, public, not-for-profit, and the research sector for a full day of data and discoveries. 2022 Theme. There is much debate among practitioners and scholars about what […]
Hybrid work has required the exploration of new tools that facilitate virtual collaboration among researchers. The Centre for Research Innovation & Support (CRIS) in collaboration with the Enterprise Applications and Solutions Integration (EASI) is hosting session on Microsoft 365 High Performance Collaboration for Researchers. This session will explore three different Microsoft 365 high-performance collaboration tools: […]
International SOS provides a range ofservices for U of T students, faculty and staff who are travelling abroad for Universityof Toronto related activities -https://global.utoronto.ca/international-sos-services/ (https://global.utoronto.ca/international-sos-services/).A previous firesidechat session (Nov 2021) introduced faculty and staff to services such as: supportwith individual emergencies like lost passports; need for medical care; fullscale evacuation in the case of a […]
This workshop provides an introduction to using SPSS to perform common data management and basic statistical analysis tasks. Participants will work through hands-on exercises in SPSS, and will learn to import spreadsheets, manage and edit data, create charts and other visualizations, and run descriptive statistical tests. Note: this workshop will not cover advanced statistical concepts, […]
The Inequity Speaker Series with Professor Miles Corak from Economics & Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality, City University of New York (CUNY). Registration required | REGISTER HERE Date: Friday, September 30, 2022 Time: 11 am – 12 pm Format: Hybrid (In-person & Virtual) Talk Title: Divided Landscapes of Economic Opportunity: The Canadian Geography of Intergenerational […]
The Leong Centre is excited to announce the launch of the “Community Engagement Series”, which is a new initiative featuring dynamic speakers and engagement sessions to provide opportunities to connect about innovative community-engaged research projects and methods. The series will be moderated by their Knowledge Mobilization and Community Engagement Specialist, Dr. Priscilla Medeiros. The first […]
