For students of all disciplines interested in learning more about researching companies and finding competitor information. Includes an overview of subscription databases and publicly available resources for company research. You’ll learn how to: Evaluate different types of company information and [...]

Whether you are on the edge of a new industry to looking to enter an established sector, you need to quantify and understand the industry players, segments, and size. This workshop introduces you to existing sources of industry information such [...]

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test.

Essential Research Skills workshop series Set yourself up for academic success by learning essential research skills that can help you save time, get better grades, deepen your engagement with your subject, and boost your confidence. Participants learn how to develop [...]

In an ideal world, any data you collect or obtain would be clean and formatted perfectly for analysis and visualization. But the reality is that data can be really messy! Cleaning and reformatting your data can be a time-consuming and [...]

Essential Research Skills workshop series Set yourself up for academic success by learning essential research skills that can help you save time, get better grades, deepen your engagement with your subject, and boost your confidence. Participants learn how to develop [...]

In this workshop we’ll explore the essential basics of Android App Development. No coding experience necessary. You’ll leave this session able to: Create interactive UI components and connect them to Java code. Identify the structure of an Android app and [...]

What will you learn? Dataverse is the University of Toronto’s institutional repository for publishing and sharing your research data. In this workshop, you will received a hands-on introduction to this data repository including how to deposit datasets, how to assign [...]

Research and Writing Seminars: Develop Your Scholarly Voice. Each session in this suite of four interactive seminars integrates the learning of academic research and writing skills and is taught by a librarian in collaboration with a writing instructor. The goal of [...]

This is a hands-on workshop that introduces the R statistical programming language using RStudio. The topics covered are reading, exploring, manipulating data and running some statistical tests. It is most suitable for new R users or users looking to review [...]

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test.

Learn how to safely operate the Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. 3D Printing Safety Training Date: Tuesday, October 8 3:10pm - 4:00pm Location: MADLab, Gerstein Science Information Centre, […]

This hands-on workshop provides the foundation for using NVivo 12 and is designed for anyone who is analyzing qualitative research. You will gain key skills in NVivo 12: Create a research project | Use real research data to set up […]

When: Wednesday October 9, 2019 Location: AC286A, UTSC Library, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4 Instructor: Sarah Shujah, Entrepreneurship Librarian, UTSC (sarah.shujah@utoronto.ca) Whether you are on the edge of a new industry to looking to disrupt an established sector, you […]

When: Wednesday October 9, 2019, 3-4pm Location: AC286A, UTSC Library, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4 Instructor: Mariana Jardim, Management Liaison Librarian, UTSC (mariana.jardim@utoronto.ca) For students of all disciplines interested in learning more about researching companies and finding competitor information. […]

Essential Research Skills workshop series Set yourself up for academic success by learning essential research skills that can help you save time, get better grades, deepen your engagement with your subject, and boost your confidence. Participants learn how to develop […]

In this workshop we’ll explore the essential basics of web-based VR apps with WebVR and Glitch. No coding experience necessary. You’ll leave this session able to: Publish a web-based VR app online for free. Navigate and edit a VR scene. […]

Infographics are a specific type of data visualization that uses a mix of data, visuals, and text to inform or persuade. They are common in marketing and social media, but are becoming more popular as a way to attract and […]

Register for this Webinar at:  https://go.qsrinternational.com/e/346611/register-1983492989227967235/jfvk66/386379103?h=N51Acz_LM2K1IQnkBWd4lnprlUyKfO008WYrpXfg56I This webinar will cover how NVivo can assist with your research in the following ways: Transcription: New NVivo Transcription tool that can be your automated transcription assistant. Quality assessment of articles Literature Review: Efficiently organize and […]

This workshop will offer an overview of using ProQuest RefWorks, a web-based reference management tool available to U of T students. No prior RefWorks knowledge is required. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Collect and […]

Lawyers Marc Lampert and Alex Koch will be conducting a free one-hour workshop on practical legal tips for startup companies. There will be an interactive discussion centred around an introduction to various concepts and strategies on business structures, technology contracts […]

During this 1.5-hour session, we will discuss the core principles of the MRHP system and review the main functions within key roles: 1. Faculty PI / Supervisor Create original submission, amendment, renewalRespond to requests for revisions from REB reviewersDesignate PI […]

MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A […]

In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to read, explore, manipulate and combine data in Stata as well as run some common statistical analyses. It is suitable for new Stata users and Stata users looking to develop their familiarity […]

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 […]

When: Wednesday October 16, 2019, 12-2pm Location: AC286A, UTSC Library, 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough, ON M1C 1A4 Instructor: Carey Toane, Entrepreneurship Librarian, Gerstein Science Information Centre (carey.toane@utoronto.ca) Working on a business idea? The Business Model Canvas is an alternative to […]

Essential Research Skills workshop series Set yourself up for academic success by learning essential research skills that can help you save time, get better grades, deepen your engagement with your subject, and boost your confidence. Participants learn how to develop […]

MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A […]

Research and Writing Seminars: Develop Your Scholarly Voice. Each session in this suite of four interactive seminars integrates the learning of academic research and writing skills and is taught by a librarian in collaboration with a writing instructor. The goal of […]

Getting Published GPS: Session 1 - Introduction to scholarly publishing Date and Time: October 21, 2:00PM-3:30PM Location: Robarts Electronic Classroom This 90-minute introductory session that will explore current issues in publishing and suggest helpful strategies for navigating the world of […]

This is a hands-on workshop that introduces the R statistical programming language using RStudio. The topics covered are reading, exploring, manipulating data and running some statistical tests. It is most suitable for new R users or users looking to review […]

In the spirit of Open Access week, we’re walking you through openly licensed and freely available images, text, and media materials that are available for your classroom and projects.  Learn how to find and use the best that the open web […]

Getting Published GPS Series: Session 2A - Social Sciences and Humanities Date and Time: October 22, 10:30AM - 12:00 PM Location: Robarts Electronic Classroom This 90-minute session will provide a more in-depth look at publishing in the social sciences and […]

Working on a business idea? The Business Model Canvas is an alternative to a long, wordy business plan used by startups around the world. It's a great way to summarize all the key elements of your product or service in […]

This workshop will offer an overview of using Zotero, a free, open-source reference management tool. No prior Zotero knowledge is required. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Collect and annotate references Organize references using tags, folders, and […]

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test.

This workshop will introduce you to sources of Canadian statistics, with a focus on tools for discovering Statistics Canada data, including Data Tables (formerly known as CANSIM), the CHASS Census Analyser, and the Map & Data Library catalogue. It will […]

Session 2B / Publishing in STEM: October 23, 10:30am-12:oopm  Date and Time: October 23, 10:30am to 12:00pm Location: Robarts Library Electronic Classroom This 90-minute session will provide a more in-depth look at publishing in the STEM disciplines. You have spent […]

Explore works by Indigenous peoples of Canada at the 2nd Annual Indigenous Book Club in the U of T Scarborough Library (UTSC Library) Makerspace, Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 12-2 pm. Join us for part one of the Indigenous Book Club where we […]

LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in 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 […]

Register for this Webinar at:  https://go.qsrinternational.com/e/346611/register-6375233801146686979/jfvk68/386379103?h=N51Acz_LM2K1IQnkBWd4lnprlUyKfO008WYrpXfg56I This webinar will cover how NVivo can assist with your research in the following ways: Transcription: New NVivo Transcription tool that can be your automated transcription assistant. Quality assessment of articles Literature Review: Efficiently organize and […]

Essential Research Skills workshop series Set yourself up for academic success by learning essential research skills that can help you save time, get better grades, deepen your engagement with your subject, and boost your confidence. Participants learn how to develop […]

Research and Writing Seminars: Develop Your Scholarly Voice. Each session in this suite of four interactive seminars integrates the learning of academic research and writing skills and is taught by a librarian in collaboration with a writing instructor. The goal of […]

Learn to create simple charts and graphs, basic calculations, and pivot tables using Microsoft Excel. This workshop also includes an introduction to macros. Note that this workshop will be for Windows only. Prerequisite: You must be comfortable using a computer and navigating […]

LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in 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 […]

During this 1.5-hour session, we will discuss the core principles of the MRHP system and review the main functions within key roles: 1. Faculty PI / Supervisor Create original submission, amendment, renewalRespond to requests for revisions from REB reviewersDesignate PI […]

MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A […]

This workshop will cover using ArcGIS to process Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) data. Attendees will learn to reclassify classified data, extract building heights, generate shorelines, create a tree canopy, and create digital terrain models and digital surface models.  Note: […]

This hands-on workshop provides the foundation for using NVivo 12 and is designed for anyone who is analyzing qualitative research. You will gain key skills in NVivo 12: Create a research project | Use real research data to set up […]

Maximize your Research Impact Series Understanding how your researcher identity and your research outputs (articles, books, patents, conference proceedings, posters, data contributions, videos, blog posts, etc.) are measured and quantified is crucial for researchers at all stages to understand. How […]

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. You must also pass our 3D printing knowledge test.

MRHP and MRAP User Clinics - Bring your work! MRHP and MRAP users are invited to work on their own research protocols during these sessions at which support team members will be available to answer questions or troubleshoot issues. A […]

This workshop will introduces you to individual-level social science survey data from Canadian and international sources. We will cover search strategies and techniques and there will be hands-on time for exploring and discovering data of interest to your own research. […]

Description: Endnote is a reference management software designed to support academic research. In this workshop, you will learn about the features and functions of Endnote, with a particular emphasis on how it can be used to store, organize, and sort […]

This workshop provides an introduction to using SPSS to perform common data management and basic statistical analysis tasks. Participants will work through hands-on exercises in SPSS, and will learn to import spreadsheets, manage and edit data, create charts and other […]

Research and Writing Seminars: Develop Your Scholarly Voice. Each session in this suite of four interactive seminars integrates the learning of academic research and writing skills and is taught by a librarian in collaboration with a writing instructor. The goal of […]

Maximize your Research Impact Series Understanding how your researcher identity and your research outputs (articles, books, patents, conference proceedings, posters, data contributions, videos, blog posts, etc.) are measured and quantified is crucial for researchers at all stages to understand. How […]

Engineers! In this workshop you will be introduced to the specialized tools that can help you find an array of business and market related information. This workshop will include: the basics of market research finding industry profiles how to use business information […]