Join Sandra Wachter, professor of technology and regulation at the University of Oxford, for an exploration of how AI mistruths threaten knowledge systems and social trust, and how legal frameworks can address these emerging risks. Talk title: “Do large language models have a legal duty to tell the truth?” Abstract: Large language models (LLMs) do not distinguish […]
This workshop is intended to provide a basic overview of Data Management Plans (DMPs), a tool often used to lay a foundation for good research data management practices through the life of a research project and beyond. This workshop will cover a basic overview of the components of a typical data management plan and share […]
This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the MADLab space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use the service and the machines from start to finish, as well as how to find and […]
The Division of theVice-President, Research & Innovation is encouraging researchers at theUniversity of Toronto to provide their feedback on Canada's federal grantingagencies draft, revisedTri-Agency Open Access (OA) Policy on Publications ("OA Policy") (https://science.gc.ca/site/science/en/interagency-research-funding/policies-and-guidelines/open-access/draft-revised-tri-agency-open-access-policy-publications). Canada's federal researchgranting agencies — the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), theNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and theSocial […]
In the session, participants will: Explore and discuss the historical and current-day realities of anti-Asian racism. Deepen understanding of how anti-Asian racism interacts with other forms of discrimination. Develop basic skills to become an active bystander. Share strategies and resources to identify and address anti-Asian racism in working and learning environments. Facilitator: Maria Lo, Training […]
How do you know if you have a winning product/service concept? This workshop will introduce you to market research methods, techniques, and tools that are relevant in a startup environment and help you to gather relevant information that could impact your innovation. This hands-on workshop will focus on primary research as the key to uncovering […]
The Digital Research Alliance of Canada (DRAC) Virtual Town Hall #3 - Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Infrastructure program Audience: Distributed Workforce Connecting with their digital research infrastructure partners and community in this process is vital and DRAC would like to take this opportunity to attend virtual town halls to have an opportunity to hear input […]
What role do 3D technologies play in innovation? Join the Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing team for a guest talk and Q&A with the founders of U of T startup Rise MD, who have created an innovative surgical knot-tying board for medical trainees. The Temerty Faculty of Medicine students will share their journey from meeting […]
Join us at this online training/demo of the VPRI Dashboards, including ART (Tableau)! Dashboards access is required and is limited to staff in research roles at U of T.
Please, check out other Fun Data Friday events. What: Learn the basics of qualitative data analysis through a discussion and practice using NVivo. Why: With data spread across so many different formats, finding connections can be extremely difficult and time consuming. NVivo software is designed to help researchers organize, code, and analyze qualitative and mixed […]
Join African Leadership University & H2i as they kickoff their 2025 FemSTEM Africa programming! This year’s Kickoff will feature both a panel, and an interactive discussion and networking session. The panel will feature three incredible early-stage health entrepreneurs. Join and hear about their journeys and experiences commercializing in the health care sector. They will dive […]
Join community members to hear from Aaron Hertzmann, principal scientist at Adobe Research and an affiliate professor at the University of Washington, discuss the intersection of art and computer science as part of the C.C. “Kelly” Gotlieb Distinguished Lecture Series. In his talk, Hertzmann will delve into the evolving role of AI in art, exploring how […]
