Are you working on a research project, but aren’t sure what to do with your data once it’s complete? Has a funder or journal asked you to deposit your research data in a repository? Do you want to publish your data and make it available for others to reuse? In this session participants will learn […]
What does it mean to be an ally to Indigenous peoples? Is it even possible to call yourself an ally, or is it more correct to say that one can only aspire to be an ally, as allyship is a continuous process of self-reflexivity, learning, and acting in a decolonial manner? These are some of […]
The weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Jeff Clune, a professor of computer science at the University of British Columbia, a Canada CIFAR AI Chair at the Vector Institute, and a senior research advisor at DeepMind. Clune’s research focuses on deep learning, including deep reinforcement learning. In this talk, Clune will explore how foundation models are opening new frontiers […]
Join us at the Faculty of Information in exploring and navigating non-traditional methods of publishing! The EDIU Unit is excited to launch a new workshop series called, “Beyond the Page: Innovative Publishing Paths for Diverse Voices in Research.” This workshop series is designed to empower students, particularly those from underrepresented and marginalized groups, but open […]
This session introduces a step-by-step approach that will enable you to see your own words through a series of lenses that bring a fresh perspective. You'll learn to use x-ray vision—that is, a way to look through the content of your own text, to see through to its structure. By editing at a structural level, […]
Please, check out other Fun Data Friday events. What: In this workshop we will discuss what aspects of a map make it interpretable. You will learn how to map geospatial data, map layers, and how to apply map layers in ArcGIS Online and analyze that data. Why: Maps are interpretations of the world we live […]
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click data visualization tool, Tableau Desktop, by creating visualizations, such as bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots. Why: Learning data visualization skills and tools will help you gain insights into your data, communicate your findings, and stand out in the job market. Software: As a student […]
This session will provide participants with a foundation to interpreting the accessible procurement rules under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Participants will discover the specific legislative requirements around accessibility design criteria and features, and how these apply to the procurement of goods, services and facilities. Participants will use tools and strategies supporting […]
This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types […]
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click data visualization tool, Tableau Desktop, by creating visualizations, such as bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots. Why: Learning data visualization skills and tools will help you gain insights into your data, communicate your findings, and stand out in the job market. Software: As a student […]
What does it mean to be an ally to Indigenous peoples? Is it even possible to call yourself an ally, or is it more correct to say that one can only aspire to be an ally, as allyship is a continuous process of self-reflexivity, learning, and acting in a decolonial manner? These are some of […]
The weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Joshua August (Gus) Skorburg, an associate professor of philosophy and academic co-director of the Centre for Advancing Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) at the University of Guelph. Skorburg’s research explores applied ethics and moral psychology, with recent work focusing on the ethical implications of AI and its integration into society. In […]
This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types […]
March E-Learning: Responding to Socioeconomic Impacts of Political Unrest: Community-Based Research with Ukrainian Migrant Women who Engage in Sex Work Amplifying Knowledge from Ukrainian Migrant Women in Survival Sex Work Through Community-Based Research The Russian invasion of Ukraine three years ago rattled the world through creating a migrant crisis of unprecedented magnitude. Canada has responded […]
This session will provide event professionals at the University with some key resources, tips and techniques to facilitate accessible hybrid events. Participants will be reminded of our obligations to create accessible spaces in online and physical environments, introduced to accessible facilitation techniques, and provided with advice on how to seamlessly integrate online and in-person experiences […]
