2SLGBTQ+ Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace – Apr 9, 2025

This session will explore how homophobic and transphobic discrimination and harassment can manifest in the workplace. Participants will learn about the relevant policy landscape for managing discrimination and harassment. Building on this, participants will explore how to foster a changing and inclusive workplace culture for 2SLGBTQ+ employees and communities.

Realizing the Potential of Toronto’s Health Research Ecosystem – Apr. 9, 2025

The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) is home to Canada's leading hospital-based research institutes together with the University of Toronto. This virtual panel discussion will explore the progress that has been made and the work yet to be done in breaking down barriers to research collaboration across the network. This event is open to […]

Introduction to Scopus AI and Web of Science Research Assistant to Explore Literature – Apr. 9, 2025

In 2024, the University of Toronto Libraries subscribed to new AI assistants in the popular scientific research databases Scopus and Web of Science. This 1-hour webinar provides an introduction to the Scopus AI (https://www-scopus-com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/search/form.uri?display=basic#scopus-ai) and Web of Science Research Assistant (RA) (https://www-webofscience-com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/wos/research-assistant) search engines. Participants will learn how these tools work; get familiar with their […]

Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training

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 […]

Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training

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 […]

Visualizing Data Networks (Gephi)

Please, check out other Fun Data Friday events. What: Learn the basics of how networks, as in groups of entities with relationships, are visualized. We will discuss the appropriate terminology used when working with this data. Look at where open network datasets can be discovered and use Gephi to visualize and analyze this data. Why: […]

BRN Research Symposium – Apr 14, 2025

The BRN Research Symposium will bring together multidisciplinary researchers from across the University of Toronto to showcase the transformative impact of Black research excellence in shaping the future. What to expect:   Learn about multidisciplinary research that is taking place at the university, from STEM, social sciences, the humanities and everything in between Engage in structured […]

Digital Document and Web Accessibility Fundamentals – Apr 14, 2025

This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes.  A heavy emphasis is placed on why those techniques are important, and the ramifications of formatting decisions.

Named Entity Recognition using LLMs – April 14, 2025

Over the past few years, large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT and Claude, have become instrumental in performing various natural language processing (NLP) tasks. They are proficient in natural language understanding and can produce quality responses to various NLP problems. Despite this, LLMs need to be guided and prompted in specific ways to have optimized […]

Named Entity Recognition using LLMs – April 16, 2025

Over the past few years, large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT and Claude, have become instrumental in performing various natural language processing (NLP) tasks. They are proficient in natural language understanding and can produce quality responses to various NLP problems. Despite this, LLMs need to be guided and prompted in specific ways to have optimized […]

Language, Ableism & Inclusion – Apr 17, 2025

This session will provide participants with a foundational knowledge on how communication and language can create barriers to accessibility, and how to address these barriers. Participants will be (re-) introduced to AODA guidelines for accessible communication, language and terms that may be problematic, invited to consider how language changes over time, and to discuss how […]

Named Entity Recognition using LLMs – April 18, 2025

Over the past few years, large language models (LLMs), like ChatGPT and Claude, have become instrumental in performing various natural language processing (NLP) tasks. They are proficient in natural language understanding and can produce quality responses to various NLP problems. Despite this, LLMs need to be guided and prompted in specific ways to have optimized […]

Accessible Social Media – Apr 22, 2025

This session will provide communications professionals with key resources, tips and techniques to support the development and creation of accessible social media content. Participants will be reminded of our obligations, legal and social, to create accessible content, provided with guidance on common social media platform accessibility features, and given advice on how to design accessible […]

Indigenizing Health Symposium 2025: Being Safe With Our Culture Again – Apr 23-24, 2025

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The WIIH & Ontario NEIHR Indigenizing Health Symposium 2025: Being Safe With Our Culture Again, aims to share knowledges, and foster dialogue and collaboration about Indigenous health and cultural safety. This year’s symposium will be the third Ontario Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) and Ontario Indigenous Mentorship Network (IMN) land-based gathering. The gathering brings […]

Ready, Set, Publish: Copyright & Open Access for Researchers

In today's rapidly changing academic publishing environment, researchers and authors face new challenges and opportunities related to copyright management and open access publishing. This webinar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this complex landscape effectively. This webinar is designed for researchers and authors who wish to deepen their understanding […]

Intro to Statistical Analysis using R – May 5, 2025

In this class, we are going to take the named entities output from the Named Entity Recognition using LLMs class and apply a statistical model to analyze the data. This class is taught by Zhuo Chen and runs on: Monday, May 5, 2025: 11:30 am - 1 pm ET Wednesday, May 7, 2025: 11:30 am […]

Intro to Statistical Analysis using R – May 7, 2025

In this class, we are going to take the named entities output from the Named Entity Recognition using LLMs class and apply a statistical model to analyze the data. This class is taught by Zhuo Chen and runs on: Monday, May 5, 2025: 11:30 am - 1 pm ET Wednesday, May 7, 2025: 11:30 am […]

Intro to Statistical Analysis using R – May 9, 2025

In this class, we are going to take the named entities output from the Named Entity Recognition using LLMs class and apply a statistical model to analyze the data. This class is taught by Zhuo Chen and runs on: Monday, May 5, 2025: 11:30 am - 1 pm ET Wednesday, May 7, 2025: 11:30 am […]

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