Interested in learning to program but don't know where to start? This hands-on workshop will build on the concepts introduced in A Friendly Introduction to Python for Absolute Beginners: Part 1 to introduce you to more basic concepts of one of the world's most popular programming languages, Python! This Part 2 introduction to Python includes […]
Text analysis is a range of techniques for working with large numbers of texts for exploration, analysis, and visualization. This workshop will introduce you to Constellate, a text analysis tool that runs entirely in your internet browser. For those new to text analysis, Constellate offers a gentle introduction to using Python in a no-fuss browser-based […]
Do you want to develop your R skills to advance your data science skills? R is a popular open-source statistical programming language that is popular in academia and industry. This workshop gently introduces users to intermediate level tools in R including the dplyr package for data manipulation, if statements, for loops, functions and the ggplot2 […]
In-Person Location: Electronic classroom on the 4th floor of Robarts Library (room 4033) Qualitative research involves working with qualitative data sources, such as interview transcripts, reports, photos, and diaries. NVivo is a data management and analysis tool that helps work with these types of materials. This 2.5-hr workshop will provide an introduction to using NVivo […]
Are you interested in sharing your data with other researchers? Has a journal or funder asked you to share your data? Would you like to house your research team’s data in one place? In this session, participants will learn how to organize and publish research data in the University of Toronto Dataverse, U of T’s […]
CARTE Research Associate Alex Olson will host an in-person seminar on learning to work with Digital Research Alliance of Canada (formerly Compute Canada) computing clusters for University of Toronto faculty members.
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 in the SciNet Teaching Room, also 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.
Elaine Treharne is Senior Associate Vice-Provost for Undergraduate Education, Roberta Bowman Denning Professor of Humanities and Professor of English at Stanford University, where she teaches Manuscript and Archival Studies, and Early British Literatures. She co-directs Stanford Manuscript Sciences, and she is currently working on the fourth edition of Old and Middle English: An Anthology (Wiley-Blackwell, […]
Qualitative research involves working with qualitative data sources, such as interview transcripts, reports, photos, and diaries. NVivo is a data management and analysis tool that helps work with these types of materials. This 2.5-hr workshop will provide an introduction to using NVivo 12 for Windows. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities, participants will […]
*Taken from the Eventbrite registration page* Decolonizing Research & Practice with Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle ABOUT THE SPEAKER Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle is an Algonquin woman from Timiskaming First Nation. She is an Assistant Professor, Indigenous Health Lead and Associate Director at the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of […]
Artificial Intelligence and related fields including deep learning, computer vision and natural language processing have permeated all industries in recent years. The most successful companies in virtually every industry have a strategy to leverage AI and data while protecting the value of this intellectual property that gives them a competitive advantage. In a rapidly evolving […]
In-Person Location: Robarts Library, 5th Floor, Room 5-053 (directly across from the elevator). Map & Data Library Computer Lab Data visualization gives us a better understanding of our data and helps us communicate that to others. It has the potential to generate insights, communicate findings, and illustrate evidence. Conversely, a poor visualization can undermine an […]
The University of Toronto community will mark Remembrance Day with services across its three campuses in honour of soldiers and veterans, including those who served and fell in the First and Second World Wars, as well as other conflicts. In-person ceremonies will be held on Nov. 11 and all flags will be flown at half-mast […]
Monthly Research Rounds open to the PRiME and UofT community Presenters: Dr. Omar Khan Assistant Professor Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Immunology University of Toronto "Linking molecular structure to function: creating RNA delivery molecules for new therapeutics" Daniel Tabet 2022 PRiME Fellow, PhD Candidate Co-supervised by Drs. Fritz Roth & Michael Garton "Large-scale […]
Monday Night Seminars return to the Coach House with a conversation between McLuhan Centre directors past and present. -- The previous and current directors of the Centre, Sarah Sharma and Scott Richmond, discuss the Centre's recent past and near future. Please note this is an in-person event. To protect more vulnerable members of our community […]
Do you want to develop your R skills to advance your data science skills? R is a popular open-source statistical programming language that is popular in academia and industry. This workshop gently introduces users to intermediate level tools in R including the dplyr package for data manipulation, if statements, for loops, functions and the ggplot2 […]
The Human Research Ethics Unit is pleased to invite you to this informational session to address all types of research involving human participants in the health sciences. Faculty members, graduate students, and staff are invited to attend. Workshops will include a presentation with opportunities for questions and discussion. Topics will include: • History and principles behind research […]
Join us! All U of T appointed faculty, librarians, staff, and students are invited to participate in the upcoming community consultations on U of T’s draft Institutional Research Data Management Strategy (http://cris.utoronto.ca/dri_portal/rdm/). Whether you work with texts, numbers, graphical representations, diaries, clinical trial data, surveys, or any other research data, this is your opportunity to […]
Working on a business idea? The Business Model Canvas is an alternative to a long, wordy business plan used by startups around the world. It's a great way to summarize all the key elements of your product or service in a single page. It’s also a great tool to make sense of exactly what information […]
In-Person Location: Electronic classroom on the 4th floor of Robarts Library (room 4033) Qualitative research involves working with qualitative data sources, such as interview transcripts, reports, photos, and diaries. NVivo is a data management and analysis tool that helps work with these types of materials. This 2.5-hr workshop will provide an introduction to using NVivo […]
In Conversation With…Visiting Topics in EDI in Research & Innovation (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/inconvoedi/) is a series of discussions with experts at University of Toronto on how to embed best practices and strategic EDI approaches within the research and innovation ecosystem. Each session will be hosted by Dr. Nicole Kaniki (https://www.utoronto.ca/news/nicole-kaniki-u-t-s-first-director-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-research-and-innovation), the inaugural Director of EDI in Research […]
Join us! All U of T appointed faculty, librarians, staff, and students are invited to participate in the upcoming community consultations on U of T’s draft Institutional Research Data Management Strategy (http://cris.utoronto.ca/dri_portal/rdm/). Whether you work with texts, numbers, graphical representations, diaries, clinical trial data, surveys, or any other research data, this is your opportunity to […]
Qualitative research involves working with qualitative data sources, such as interview transcripts, reports, photos, and diaries. NVivo is a data management and analysis tool that helps work with these types of materials. This 2.5-hr workshop will provide an introduction to using NVivo 12 for Mac. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities, participants will […]
*This is a hybrid event* -- The Black Research Network’s Speaker Series invites the greatest minds from the University of Toronto and beyond to engage in meaningful conversations and inquiries about their recent work and careers. Topic: The Advancement of Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (ROSCAs) for Sustainable Economic Livelihoods Join U of T Scarborough’s […]
Are you interested in sharing your data with other researchers? Has a journal or funder asked you to share your data? Would you like to house your research team’s data in one place? In this session participants will learn how to organize and publish research data in the University of Toronto Dataverse, U of T’s […]
Join us! All U of T appointed faculty, librarians, staff, and students are invited to participate in the upcoming community consultations on U of T’s draft Institutional Research Data Management Strategy (http://cris.utoronto.ca/dri_portal/rdm/). Whether you work with texts, numbers, graphical representations, diaries, clinical trial data, surveys, or any other research data, this is your opportunity to […]
The Human Research Ethics Unit invites you to join this information session to address all types of research involving human participants in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education. Faculty members, graduate students, and staff are invited to attend. Workshops include a presentation with opportunities for questions and discussion. The research ethics workshops are eligible for credit in the School of Graduate Studies […]
Data visualization gives us a better understanding of our data and helps us communicate that to others. It has the potential to generate insights, communicate findings, and illustrate evidence. Conversely, a poor visualization can undermine an argument or even mislead the reader. Through a combination of lecture and demonstrations, this 1.5-hour workshop will introduce you […]
