This session will explore how homophobic and transphobic discrimination and harassment can manifest in the workplace. Participants will learn about the relevant policy landscape for managing discrimination and harassment. Building on this, participants will explore how to foster a changing and inclusive workplace culture for 2SLGBTQ+ employees and communities.
The BRN Research Conversation Series launches on Oct. 31. The first event is titled, “Black Excellence in Research & Leadership.” Rhonda McEwen (President and Vice-Chancellor, Victoria University) and Lisa Robinson (Dean, Temerty Faculty of Medicine) will discuss their professional journeys and the intersection of research, mentorship and identity.
Abstract: Detecting anomalies in managed investment products is crucial for making timely investment decisions, yet limited data often hinders traditional detection methods. In this talk, “Anomaly Detection—What to Do Without Enough Data,” we explore innovative strategies to accurately identify significant changes in fund performance, operations, and portfolio composition despite data constraints. We discuss various methodologies, including […]
PRiME Research Rounds is a monthly research presentation featuring talks from PRiME Principal Investigators and Fellows. The seminar sessions bring the PRiME community together for engaging discussions! Date: Friday, Nov 1, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00PM (Light refreshments will be provided)Location: Red Seminar Room, Terrence Donnelly Centre, 160 College StreetSpeakers:Prof. Alan DavidsonPRiME Principal InvestigatorProfessor, Department ofMolecular Genetics & Department ofBiochemistry,University of Toronto"Phage-Encoded […]
This training will build on foundational frameworks and concepts related to sexual and gender diversity and support participants to build a a deeper understanding of gender identity and gender expression. Through reflective activities, practical strategies, and engaging conversations, participants will gain skills to recognize how gendered ideas and assumptions might emerge in everyday interactions. Participants […]
Module 1: Safeguarding Science: Raising awareness of security risks and mitigation tools in the research ecosystem 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 […]
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click, qualitative data management and analysis tool, NVivo, by working through some typical steps of a qualitative data analysis research project, such as loading in data, coding, running queries, and exporting. Why: Learning qualitative data analysis skills and tools will help you organize or participate in qualitative […]
A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until mid-fall. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures. […]
The Acceleration Consortium (AC) is excited to announce the launch of a new grant stream dedicated to social sciences and humanities research. To kickstart this initiative, we are hosting two interactive workshops designed to shape the grant programs and ensure they meet the unique needs of social science and humanities applicants. Wednesday November 6th, 11:45 […]
Algorithmic predictions are emerging as a promising tool for efficiently allocating societal resources. Fueling their use is the prevailing belief that accurately identifying individuals at the highest risk of adverse outcomes—such as loan defaults, poor health, or school dropouts—is a key bottleneck. We challenge this assumption in this talk: We present findings from a multi-year […]
