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 the University of Toronto Dataverse, U of T’s institutional data repository hosted by Borealis. Through a live-demo, participants will learn […]

SRI Seminar Series: Catherine Stinson, “Artificial intelligence benchmarks and degenerating research” – Feb. 12, 2025

Our weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Catherine Stinson, Queen’s National Scholar in the Philosophical Implications of AI and assistant professor in computing and philosophy at Queen’s University. With a background in machine learning and philosophy of science, Stinson leads the Ethics & Technology Lab, which explores methodological analyses of AI research, sociological studies, and empirical work in ethical AI, […]

Data Resources for Entrepreneurs

Preparing a business pitch and developing a business idea requires you to have data on your target market. You need data to inform decisions on your business plan, data on your competitors, and if you want to be innovative in your industry you need data to tell you a story on performance and opportunity. Data […]

Python Intensive – Python Basics – Feb. 13, 2025

February 10-14, 2025 at 11:30am ET Python is a commonly used, easy to learn computing language and the Constellate Python Basics class helps students, faculty and staff at Constellate participating (or trialing) institutions get started writing Python code. We will introduce you to Jupyter Notebooks and explore operators, expressions, data types, variables, functions, flow control, […]

Excel and the Fundamentals of Data

What: Learn the basics of using data in spreadsheets, with Excel or Google Sheets. This will be an introduction to a 10 module CCR course called the Foundational Data Literacy Skills Training. Why: Learning data skills and tools will help you gain insights and help you communicate your information more easily, and make you stand […]

Research Ethics in the Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Info Session – Feb. 14, 2025

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 […]

Python Intensive – Python Basics – Feb. 14, 2025

February 10-14, 2025 at 11:30am ET Python is a commonly used, easy to learn computing language and the Constellate Python Basics class helps students, faculty and staff at Constellate participating (or trialing) institutions get started writing Python code. We will introduce you to Jupyter Notebooks and explore operators, expressions, data types, variables, functions, flow control, […]

Community-Based Research Ethics: Making Research Ethics Boards Your Friend – Feb. 14, 2025

February Community of Practice Event, hosted by Community-Based Research Canada  This CoP will explore the challenges of fitting community-based research into traditional ethics review processes. While ethics boards aim to support researchers in minimizing harm, they can be seen as barriers, especially if board members aren't familiar with community-based approaches. Dr. Lynne Lafave, Professor at […]

Understanding SQL

Please, check out other Fun Data Friday events. What: Ever been curious about how databases work? In this workshop we will cover the basics of understanding relational databases and how to request information from these databases using Structured Query Language (SQL). Why: If you have ever been curious about how eCommerce websites work, have an […]

Research Ethics in the Health Sciences Info Session – Feb. 18, 2025

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 […]

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