Research Connect is delighted to invite you to the Part II session of “Clinical Trials Preparation for Regulatory Inspection and Audits Part II-Q&A with Experts”. On Nov 23rd we hosted the first part of this webinar and received over 500 registration requests, but due to lack of time, we were unable to dedicate sufficient time […]
The SciNet Users Group (SNUG) meetings happen every month on the second Wednesday and involve a techtalk (a hybrid in-person/online webinar) on topics or technologies of interest to the SciNet community, followed by an in-person session at the SciNet headquarters in Toronto where users can bring questions and issues.
Accelerated by the pandemic, digital tools are transforming the healthcare space. Learn how to build a successful business in healthcare from some of U of T’s most talented and experienced healthcare tech entrepreneurs. Understand the challenges selling to patients, providers, hospitals, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical companies. Bring your questions, and take away some of the key […]
About the webinar: How can we improve our understanding and ability to predict different diseases? Dr. Lewis created disease prediction models using CanPath questionnaire data. A standardized data analysis platform was used to create different types of disease predictive models that will contain insights about risk factors for the disease. Some of the advanced models […]
Working with Advanced Research Computing and High Performance Computing systems involves using the Linux command line. This workshop will cover Linux commands to improve your productivity on the command line. Format: In person, but also broadcast and recorded.
Talk Title: Strengthening Propaganda and the Limits of Media Commercialization in China: Evidence from Millions of Newspaper Articles (with Brandon Stewart, Hannah Waight, and Yin Yuan) Description: A defining feature of the information environment in contemporary China is scripted government propaganda—the government directing newspapers to use specific language when reporting on particular events. Yet due […]
Session #1: Budget Almost finished your SSHRC Insight Development Grant application but want a last chance to fine-tune it? The JHI invites faculty members in the humanities and qualitative social sciences to a series of “clinics” focusing on the sections that form the backbone of the application: Budget, Knowledge Mobilization, and Detailed Description. Join your […]
This course is aimed at reducing your struggle in getting started with computational projects, and make you a more efficient computational scientist. Topics include well-established best practices for developing software as it applies to scientific computations, common numerical techniques and packages, and aspects of high performance computing. While we will introduce the C++ language, in […]
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) is continuing its popular series on Research Project Management facilitated by Alison Paprica, PhD PMP, Professor (adjunct) and Senior Fellow, Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Start off your 2023 research projects with a plan! In this webinar, Dr. Paprica will […]
In about 90 minutes, learn how to use the SciNet systems Niagara and Mist, from securely logging in to running computations on the supercomputer. Experienced users may still pick up some valuable pointers.Format: In-person as well as broadcast and recorded.
The SciNet Users Group (SNUG) meetings happen every month on the second Wednesday and involve a techtalk (a hybrid in-person/online webinar) on topics or technologies of interest to the SciNet community, followed by an in-person session at the SciNet headquarters in Toronto where users can bring questions and issues
VPRI (Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation) invites you to attend the STAR (STrengthening Administration of Research) virtual workshops. Join Internal Audit Department staff for an overview of their research expenditure compliance audit process, including upcoming changes. Get a better understanding of common deviations and how to avoid them. Presenters: Alex Matos, Director, […]
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 […]
Session #2: Knowledge Mobilization Almost finished your SSHRC Insight Development Grant application but want a last chance to fine-tune it? The JHI invites faculty members in the humanities and qualitative social sciences to a series of “clinics” focusing on the sections that form the backbone of the application: Budget, Knowledge Mobilization, and Detailed Description. Join your […]
Working with many of the HPC systems (like those at SciNet) involves using the Linux/UNIX command line. This provides a very powerful interface, but it can be quite daunting for the uninitiated. In this half-day session, you can become initiated with this coursse which will cover basic commands. It could be a great boon for […]
Research is increasingly aligned with principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. As part of our new “Hands-on with the JHI” workshop series, we are inviting researchers in the humanities and qualitative social sciences to a pair of interactive workshops to level-up and meaningfully embed EDI principles into your program of research on a practical level. […]
This session will outline the purpose of Indirect Costs of research (IDCs) and how they are generated and distributed back to the Academic Divisions. We will differentiate the ways in which the sponsors who fund our research calculate and award indirect research costs, and how those funds flow back to each Division. By describing the […]
Teaching students to (accessibly) visualize the city of Mississauga's tree inventory Prof. Sonya Allin - Mathematical & Computational Sciences The Black Box of Mobility Data: Cities, Covid and Counting Prof. Shauna Brail & Prof. Tara Vinodrai - Management & Innovation Format: In- person Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
Abstract: AI has the power to transform the pharmaceutical industry from increasing research precision, to improving safety for patients, and advancing science. As a part of their mission to chase the miracles of science, Sanofi’s AI Center of Excellence opened in Toronto in 2022. Now a year old and a part of the global Digital […]
There has been an increasing interest in doctoral education in recent years, and an increase in the number of doctoral graduates as institutions and nations strive to be competitive in the global knowledge economy, making doctoral education a prescient issue. There is very little existing literature on doctoral education in Canada. In the broader literature, […]
Start 2023 off right for your research project management with this webinar tailored for governance and risk management. As research becomes more collaborative and complex, its inherent uncertainties and organizational challenges can become more acute. Effective governance and risk management processes are therefore essential to anticipate and manage the challenges and ambiguities of research projects both large […]
Session #3: Detailed Description Almost finished your SSHRC Insight Development Grant application but want a last chance to fine-tune it? The JHI invites faculty members in the humanities and qualitative social sciences to a series of “clinics” focusing on the sections that form the backbone of the application: Budget, Knowledge Mobilization, and Detailed Description. Join […]
Join us for the Data Sciences Speaker Series with Prof. Jevin West, Associate Professor, Information School, University of Washington. This talk is co-sponsored by the Data Sciences Institute and Faculty of Information (iSchool) at the University of Toronto. Talk Title: TBC Description: TBC Format: In-person About the speaker: Jevin West builds models, algorithms and interactive […]
Python is a wonderful programming language, but it is not the fastest. If execution speed is an issue for your project, it can be worthwhile moving to a so-called compiled language such as C++. This three-session workshop is intended to get Python programmers started with the basics of C++.Format: in-person, but sessions are broadcast and […]
Join us on Monday, January 23 at 2 pm for a CDHI praxis workshop on "Intro to SPARQL with WikiData Query Service." In this workshop you will learn to understand the basics of linked data and how it differs from unstructured and structured data. The workshop will consist of demonstrations, group activities, and interactive exercises […]
