Depositing Research Data in U of T Dataverse (Borealis)

Are you interested in sharing your data with other researchers? Has a journal or funder asked you to share your data? In this session, participants will learn how to organize and publish research data in U of T Dataverse, the university of Toronto's institutional data repository hosted by Borealis. Through a live demo, participants will […]

What is a Data Management Plan and Why Do I Need One? – Apr. 4, 2024

This workshop is intended to provide a basic overview of Data Management Plans (DMPs), a tool often used to lay a foundation for good research data management practices through the life of a research project and beyond. This workshop will cover a basic overview of the components of a typical data management plan and share […]

Get it Started, Get it Finished, Keep it Going: April 2024

Join us for the next Get it Started, Get it Finished, Keep it Going (https://cris.utoronto.ca/rdfcohorts/get-it-started/). These monthly sessions are geared to addressing the competing priorities faculty face during the semester from research, teaching, to service commitments. In these semi-structured (Two 45-minute timed work sessions), researchers will set goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound (SMART) […]

Shell Scripting

Virtual

Learn how to write bash scripts, use environment variables, how to control process, and much more. Requires some Linux basic command line experience.Format: Virtual

Book Launch: Coleen Carrigan on ‘Cracking the Bro Code’ – Apr. 9, 2024

Topic: Cracking the Bro Code (The MIT Press, April 9, 2024) Speakers: Dr. Coleen Carrigan, Associate Professor of Science, Technology and Society, Department of Engineering and Society, University of Virginia. In conversation with: Dr. Sonia Kang, Canada Research Chair in Identity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, UofT; Academic Director, […]

From Engaging to Empowering Community – Apr. 9, 2024

The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children Trainee Hub has partnered with the Research Training Centre at The Hospital for Sick Children for its next event titled From Engaging to Empowering Community: Best Practices for Community-Engaged Research Co-Design on Tuesday, April 9th at 12-1pm (EDT) in the Gallery of the Peter Gilgan Centre for […]

Intro to Niagara

Virtual

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: Virtual

Mitacs Updates for Postsecondary Institution Research Services Staff – Apr. 10, 2024

Mitacs continuously aims to enhance its program offerings to better serve its partners at universities and colleges. In April, Mitacs will host an Information Session to present the upcoming program changes and provide a walkthrough of the recently launched digitized Accelerate application on the Mitacs Registration and Applications Portal (RAP). Upcoming Changes to Mitacs Programs […]

E-Learning Event – Centering Youth Voice Through Arts-Based Evaluation of the WiseGuyz Program – Apr. 11, 2024

Community-Based Research Canada presents “Young People in Community-Based Research”: the winter 2024 e-learning series. This series will highlight community-based research projects, models, and processes that exemplify participatory engagement of young people in research. An important hallmark of community-based research is that the research is participatory, meaning it involves authentic and meaningful participation of stakeholders in […]

Health in Relationships: Social Prescribing Across the Life Course – Apr. 11, 2024

The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children has partnered with the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging at The University of British Columbia for a webinar entitled Health in Relationships: Social Prescribing Across the Life Course on Thursday, April 11th at 1-2:00pm (EDT). This is a virtual event. Dr. Kate Mulligan, Assistant Professor […]

Mitacs Updates for Postsecondary Institution Research Services Staff – Apr. 11, 2024

Mitacs continuously aims to enhance its program offerings to better serve its partners at universities and colleges. In April, Mitacs will host an Information Session to present the upcoming program changes and provide a walkthrough of the recently launched digitized Accelerate application on the Mitacs Registration and Applications Portal (RAP). Upcoming Changes to Mitacs Programs […]

CBRCanada Community of Practice: “Trauma-informed Community Engagement in Research” – Apr. 12, 2024

CBRCanada Community of Practice Community of practice meetings actively bring together CBRCanada members from across Canada and beyond to engage in meaningful discussions. All involved in community-based research are welcome, whether you are a researcher, peer-researcher, student, project coordinator, administrator, director, or community leader. The purpose of the community of practice is to network with […]

CRIS Connects: Research Security – Apr. 15, 2024

The CRIS Connects (https://cris.utoronto.ca/rdfcohorts/crisconnects/) series provides targeted, real-time help from guest experts. These drop-in sessions are designed for you to come and ask our guest experts anything on their topic of expertise. Join other UofT community members and learn together as you get your questions answered. Join us for the next session CRIS Connects: Research […]

Digital Document and Web Accessibility Fundamentals – Apr. 16, 2024

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. This event is hosted by Accessibility For Ontarians With Disabilities […]

How to Land a Scholarly Book Contract – Apr. 16, 2024

This webinar will introduce scholars to the book publishing process and answer key questions that both new and experienced authors should be asking. Dr. Laura Portwood Stacer will address key topics such as: how to find the right press for your current project, how to connect with editors, when is the ideal timing to submit […]

Web Content Accessibility Crash Course (Day 1) – Apr. 17, 2024

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 […]

JHI How-to: Jumpstart Your Alt-ac Career – Apr. 17, 2024

Graduate students, are you starting to think about your post-dissertation life? Are you curious about an alternative academic (or “alt-ac”) career? Wondering how you can mobilize your graduate degree into a range of fields? Do you need some guidance on how you could frame those experiences for hiring managers? Join the Jackman Humanities Institute for a […]

Web Content Accessibility Crash Course (Day 2) – Apr. 18, 2024

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 is Harassment? Tools to Identify and Address Racial and Sexual Harassment (Part 1) – Apr. 18, 2024

(2-part workshop, delivered in partnership with the Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre) Learning Objectives: Provide an overview of key race- and sexual-related harassment terms and definitions outlined within the Ontario Human Right Code (OHRC), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and U of T Policies. Identify intersectional manifestations of racial and sexual harassment and […]

NFRF: NordForsk led International Joint Initiative on Sustainable Development of the Arctic Webinar- Apr. 24, 2024

The Nordic countries have teamed up with Canada and the USA to launch a NordForsk led International Joint Initiative on Sustainable Development of the Arctic. Applicants are encouraged to attend the webinar to learn more about this call and application process This call is to support research collaboration among participating countries in the Arctic region […]

Sustaining & Growing the Relationship in Community-Engaged Research: Opportunities & Pitfalls (In-Person) – Apr. 24, 2024

Name: Centre for Research & Innovation Support Address: 9 King's College Circle Toronto Ontario M7A 1A5

Join us for the fourth session of the “Community Engaged Research Faculty Discussion Club (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/community-engaged-research-faculty-discussion-club),” a series for researchers with an interest in deepening their theoretical and practical understanding of community-engaged research to connect with, and learn together from, colleagues from across the tri-campus in order to strengthen both societal and scholarly impact. Faculty, post-doctoral […]

What is Harassment? Tools to Identify and Address Racial and Sexual Harassment (Part 2) – Apr. 25, 2024

(2-part workshop, delivered in partnership with the Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre) Learning Objectives: Examine building a consensual culture by recognizing power dynamics and understanding boundaries and consent; identify and locate relevant U of T policies regarding workplace conduct. Distinguish between acting in allyship versus being an ally to proactively prevent workplace harassment. Review […]

Community Engagement Series: “Putting the Patient First in Patient and Community Engagement: The SPOR Evidence Alliance Initiative” – Apr. 25, 2024

The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children will be hosting the next Community Engagement Series event: “Putting the Patient First in Patient and Community Engagement: The SPOR Evidence Alliance Initiative”. SPEAKER: Dr. Andrea Tricco is a Scientist and Director of the Knowledge Synthesis Team in the Knowledge Translation Program, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. […]

PRiME coLAB (Student Edition) – Apr. 25, 2024

Name: Terence Donnelly Centre Address: 160 College St Toronto ON M5S 3E1

Join us for PRiME coLAB (Student Edition), an exciting new initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation within the precision medicine community! Hosted by the Precision Medicine Initiative (PRiME) at the University of Toronto, this event offers a relaxed and conducive environment for PRiME Fellows, research associates, post-doctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students to come together and […]

Patenting vs. Publishing: IP Considerations for Researchers – Apr 30, 2024

Join Climate Positive Energy, University of Toronto Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Asset Collective for a panel on developing an effective intellectual property (IP) strategy for commercialization, and hear from researchers and IP experts with real-world experience. This lunch-and-learn session will be hosted in-person at University of Toronto’s St. George campus. Registration is required for this free […]

Safeguarding Science Workshop | Module 1 (French) – Apr. 30, 2024

Canada is a leader in innovation, research and development, thanks to the research community’s commitment to open science and international collaboration. However, this strength also makes Canadian research an attractive target for malicious actors. The transfer of our cutting-edge research can result in: Damage to the integrity of Canadian academic and research institutions Advancements in […]

Drawing Across the Disciplines: Podcasts – May 1, 2024

The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) presents the next session in our series: Drawing Across the Disciplines: Podcasts. In this session, we explore the full range of podcasting’s potential: from how to be guest on one, to how to conceptualize and host one, to how to sustain a multi-season show. Our expert panelists […]

Safeguarding Science Workshop | Module 1 – May 2, 2024

Canada is a leader in innovation, research and development, thanks to the research community’s commitment to open science and international collaboration. However, this strength also makes Canadian research an attractive target for malicious actors. The transfer of our cutting-edge research can result in: Damage to the integrity of Canadian academic and research institutions Advancements in […]

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