Remote Research Involving Human Subjects – Exploring security, privacy and ethical considerations_x000D_ NOTE: this webinar has been extended by 30 minutes, and is scheduled for 10am -11:30am to allow extra time for Q & A._x000D_ Panelists will share their first-hand experience with conducting human subjects research using remote or virtual research methods. The discussion will […]
This talk introduces the Canadian Census Discovery Portal project, an initiative that aims to inventory all census data released in what is now Canada (from the first census in 1665 New France to the present day), and make the inventory available through an open, bilingual, searchable portal. The project will bring together existing census data, […]
Learn how to write bash scripts, use environment variables, how to control process, and much more. Requires some linux basic command line experience. Location: SciNet Online -- Powered by icalfilter.com --
This series of six self-paced modules created by librarians at the St. George and Scarborough campuses will introduce students to foundational library skills that will help in many university research assignments. They can be completed in any order. Topics include: Module 1: Introduction to U of T Libraries - Learn the basics about the libraries […]
In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]
Having trouble knowing what’s going on and where to post your team’s events? Don’t know where to start? Join us in this overview of the calendaring and scheduling apps in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and Teams. We will have recommendations prepared for which apps you might want to use when, depending on your needs. Let’s […]
The Unix shell is a powerful tool that allows people to do complex things with just a few keystrokes. You can combine existing programs in different ways and automate repetitive tasks so you don’t need to type things over and over again. This workshop will go over the basics of the Unix shell, starting with […]
Join us at this hands-on training of the new Research & Innovation Dashboards (https://utoronto.sharepoint.com/sites/ResearchInnovationDashboards), including our new research cube! Bring your questions and real-life scenarios - we'll put our new tools to the test!
In this workshop we talk about what citation management software does and get some tips on where to find information to select a citation manager that would works for you. We will then use RefWorks to do a brief demo on how to use citation management software. Participants can follow, create their own RefWorks account, […]
Learn how to write bash scripts, use environment variables, how to control process, and much more. Requires some linux basic command line experience. Location: SciNet Online -- Powered by icalfilter.com --
This session will provide participants with strategies for integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles into the management of research teams and research training activities.
Part 1: Structured Approach to Searching the Medical Literature for Knowledge Syntheses Audience: University of Toronto graduate students and faculty engaged in health science research. UTORids will be required to participate. (if you are affiliated with UofT but do not know your UTORid, email: mikaela.grayutoronto.ca). **Please register using an UofT email address eg. @utoronto.ca or […]
This information session will communicate best practices for the composition and management of a research team or a group of trainees. A panel of U of T researchers will share strategies to meaningfully engage under-represented groups, develop equitable team management and training practices, and create an inclusive environment. The session will also highlight resources at […]
The Distinguished Lecture Series in Statistical Science features talks by some of the world's most prominent scholars in data science. The Fields Institute annually hosts the prestigious Distinguished Lecture Series in Statistical Science (DLSS). The DLSS has been held annually since 2000, and consists of one general lecture and one more specialized lecture by an […]
In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]
Join us for the first jointly hosted Lightning Lunch between the DHN (https://dhn.utoronto.ca/)and UTM's Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS). Jennifer Ross (JHI-DHN postdoctoral fellow), Steve Hoffman (Sociology), and Tong Lam (Historical Studies) will speak on various aspects of disaster, community, and preparedness.
For U of T students, faculty, and staff 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 […]
Does your research require you to build an archive of Instagram data? In this workshop attendees will learn how to scrape Instagram posts with the Instagram-Scraper program in your command line interface without going through the tedious process of manually downloading posts. Attendees will also be guided through the process of cleaning up Instagram data […]
Web archives, like the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, have existed for almost as long as the World Wide Web. This presentation will introduce tapping into this rich but complex data source. Participants will get an overview of major web archive sources, the WARC file format, methods of accessing web archived data, as well as a […]
This open drop-in session is intended for SharePoint site owners and administrators who have questions, want to learn about a particular feature or need some assistance with content in the Virtual Bootcamp. We recommend that all new site owners or administrators begin with the SharePoint Site Admin Virtual Bootcamp and then drop-in for more support […]
This series of six self-paced modules created by librarians at the St. George and Scarborough campuses will introduce students to foundational library skills that will help in many university research assignments. They can be completed in any order. Topics include: Module 1: Introduction to U of T Libraries - Learn the basics about the libraries […]
Should you do a systematic or a scoping review? What is the difference? How do you start? After attending this session, you will be able to answer these questions – and more – making it easier to plan your knowledge synthesis project. Learning outcomes: distinguish between the features of, and workflows in, different types of […]
In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]
Join us for this introduction to Microsoft FindTime, a tool that can help you and your colleagues find the best time to meet. FindTime shows what days and times work the best for you and the attendees using free/busy data. You can propose your selected times to all attendees and allow everyone to vote and […]
Part 2: Beyond MEDLINE: Translating Search Strategies for Knowledge Syntheses Audience: University of Toronto graduate students and faculty engaged in health science research. UTORids will be required to participate. (if you are affiliated with UofT but do not know your UTORid, email: mikaela.grayutoronto.ca) **Please register using an UofT email address eg. @utoronto.ca or @mail.utoronto.ca** Date: […]
