ArcGIS Online Part II

ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based mapping and geospatial data analysis tool from the esri suite of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. In this workshop, participants will build on the basics of spatial data, mapping, and GIS techniques learned in Part I and continue to develop skills in data analysis and mapping. Requirements are an online […]

Open Science: Following the Roadmap for Research – Focus on Collaboration – Nov. 23, 2021

This is the fourth session in the University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) hosted virtual series, Open Science: Following the Roadmap for Research (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/open-science-nov2021/), for the month of November. Each session is guided by one of the 5 principles of open scholarship as outlined in the "Roadmap for Open Science (https://science.gc.ca/eic/site/063.nsf/eng/h_97992.html)", published by the Government of […]

Scrape Twitter Data with TWARC

Does your research require you to build an archive of Twitter data? In this workshop attendees will learn how to scrape tweets with the TWARC program in your command line interface without going through the tedious process of manually downloading tweets. Attendees will also be guided through the process of cleaning up Twitter data once […]

2021 STAR Workshop #8 – Research Budget Management – Nov. 24, 2021

Learn about best practices in research grant budget monitoring and management. Improve your knowledge of monitoring actuals versus budget and the different tools that can be used.  Discuss practical case studies with your peers to support your understanding of budget management in a research environment. Presenters: • Donna Walker, Director, Research Financial Reporting & Audit, Division of the […]

Introduction to Data Visualization Using Tableau Desktop

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-hour online workshop will provide […]

Arduino Basics

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. This hands-on session will introduce you to the basics of Arduino using a virtual kit. At the end of the workshop, you will have a general understanding of circuitry and how to create a simple circuit using Arduino. Facilitator: […]

LaTeX for your thesis

LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the creation of professional documents such as journal articles, theses, books, and scientific or technical reports. LaTeX is the standard for writing in many STEM fields and offers advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In […]

LaTeX for your thesis

LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the creation of professional documents such as journal articles, theses, books, and scientific or technical reports. LaTeX is the standard for writing in many STEM fields and offers advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In […]

ArcGIS Online Part II

ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based mapping and geospatial data analysis tool from the esri suite of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. In this workshop, participants will build on the basics of spatial data, mapping, and GIS techniques learned in Part I and continue to develop skills in data analysis and mapping. Requirements are an online […]

Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chats – International SOS – Nov 25, 2021

The university has recently contracted with International SOS to support all faculty, staff and students travelling abroad for University of Toronto related activities. With travel resuming in 2022, we have organized a session to share more information on services provided through International SOS, from support with individual emergencies like lost passports or need for medical care, […]

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