Transforming Metadata: Valuing metadata in changing environments

Researchers from Ithaka S+R and MoreBrains Cooperative discuss the challenges and opportunities of communicating the value of metadata throughout complex research lifecycles. Learn about the forces inside and outside the library shaping scholarly communications and metadata ecologies. Presenters Tracy Bergstrom, Program Manager, Collections and Infrastructure, Ithaka S+R Ioana Hulbert, Researcher, Ithaka S+R Alice Meadows, Cofounder, […]

Policy-Relevant Social and Behavioral Science: A Virtual Convening of the SSRC College and University Fund for the Social Sciences

Public and private funding organizations, state legislatures, and donors increasingly expect universities to produce socially impactful and policy-relevant research. However, publication and promotion incentives may undermine efforts to mobilize the social and behavioral science research community to pursue policy-relevant research. This series of virtual convenings is an opportunity for member institutions of the College and […]

Literature and Data Science: Shared Perspectives and Opportunities

BL728, Claude Bissell Building 140 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Storytelling takes many forms, from graphic novels to handmade books, and from graphs and charts to datasets. In this crosstalk we will discuss some of the connections between data science and literary studies. Speakers: Prof. Claire Battershill and Prof. Rohan Alexander

Reducing Risk: An Introduction to Data Anonymization

This workshop is part of the Data Anonymization Workshop Series hosted by the McGill Digital Research Services Hub.  The McGill Digital Research Services Hub is delighted to invite all researchers and students to a series of online workshops on data anonymization, presented by national and international subject matter leading experts. This workshop series will provide […]

2023 STAR Workshop #6 – Networking: Creating Connections – Oct. 3, 2023

Name: Centre for Learning, Leadership & Culture Address: 215 Huron Street, 6th Floor Seminar Room 610 Toronto Ontario M5S 1A2

Create connections with fellow research administrators at this in-person STAR (STrengthening Administration of Research) networking event. Enjoy lightning talks, guided discussions, and small group activities to enhance your knowledge and skills in advancing your career in research administration. Continue to build relationships during the informal networking lunch. Register now as space is limited for this […]

Science Meets Parliament 2024 – Info Session

The 2023 U of T Science Meets Parliament (https://sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-parliament/science-meets-parliament-2024/) delegation are offering an information session about the program to share their experiences and tips about the application process. Featured Presenters: • Prof. Timothy Chan, Associate Vice-President and Vice-Provost • Prof. Björn Herrmann, Assistant Professor, Psychology • Prof. Cendri Hutcherson, Director of the Toronto Decision Neuroscience […]

Community-Based Research Orientation – Oct. 3, 2023

This event is hosted by CBR Canada. Are you new to community-based research and interested to get your feet wet? Join CBRCanada for a community-based research orientation this Fall to learn basic concepts in community-based research and more about CBRCanada programs to help you and your team continue on your learning journey.

Reconciliation: Walking the Path of Indigenous Allyship – Oct. 4, 2023

What does it mean to be an ally to Indigenous peoples? And is it even possible to call yourself an ally or is more correct to say that one can only aspire to be an ally as allyship is a continuous process of self-reflexivity and learning and acting in a decolonial manner. These are some […]

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? 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 […]

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