UofT Research Services will be hosting a short SSHRC Insight Grant budget information session as a follow-up to the larger IG session that was held in July 2020. This smaller session will focus more on proposed budgets for IG proposals, including formatting, eligible/ineligible costs, and justifications for budget items required by the SSHRC IG application […]

This open drop-in session is intended for SharePoint site owners and administrators who have questions, want to learn about a particular feature or need some assistance with content in the Virtual Bootcamp. We recommend that all new site owners or administrators begin with the SharePoint Site Admin Virtual Bootcamp and then drop-in for more support […]

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2020 Time: 11:00 – 11:30 am Location: The webinar link will be shared with you via email prior to each session’s start time. Join an online storytime with U of T librarians, who will be reading from their favourite picture books. Recommended for ages 3-8 years (but all are welcome!) Registration […]

Join Connect+Learn for this introduction to Microsoft Shifts. Shifts is a schedule management tool that lets you create, update and manage schedules for your team​. With Shifts, you can:​ Create a new schedule or import an existing schedule from Excel Toggle between different Shifts schedules to manage them if you own multiple teams.​ Create staff […]

In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]

A quick introduction how to use SciNet and the Niagara and Mist supercomputers. Location: SciNet Online -- Powered by icalfilter.com --

This open drop-in session is intended for SharePoint site owners and administrators who have questions, want to learn about a particular feature or need some assistance with content in the Virtual Bootcamp. We recommend that all new site owners or administrators begin with the SharePoint Site Admin Virtual Bootcamp and then drop-in for more support […]

In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]

Researchers are more frequently undertaking mixed methods projects, which allow them to take advantage of the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative data. NVivo will help you organize and analyze the qualitative data, as well as use quantitative data to parse and ask questions of your qualitative data. In NVivo you will be able to […]

Researchers are more frequently undertaking mixed methods projects, which allow them to take advantage of the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative data. NVivo will help you organize and analyze the qualitative data, as well as use quantitative data to parse and ask questions of your qualitative data. In NVivo you will be able to […]

Researchers are more frequently undertaking mixed methods projects, which allow them to take advantage of the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative data. NVivo will help you organize and analyze the qualitative data, as well as use quantitative data to parse and ask questions of your qualitative data. In NVivo you will be able to […]

The Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) is a weekly hour-long discussion where industry and academic participants collectively consider, collate, share, and disseminate best practices in the critical initialdata-centric steps of any data science project.  The organising committee - Faria Khandaker, Kelly Lyons, and Rohan Alexander – would like to invite you to the TDW Fall term. […]

The Research & Innovation Dashboards (https://utoronto.sharepoint.com/sites/ResearchInnovationDashboards) enable self-service data analysis for data-informed decision making, and the Functional User Group - our FUG - is at the heart of this dashboards project!  Join us at this session for an update on the project and a demo of what's in the hopper.

We are pleased to offer this information session to the U of T researchcommunity applying to the Fall 2020 NSERC Discovery Grant program This session will also include guest speaker, Professor Christopher Yip, who will outline details in the application and evaluation process. Topics will include program's application requirements, eligibility,  changes for this year’s competitions, evaluation criteria and […]

Talk title: Beyond sample-splitting: valid inference while “double-dipping” Dr. Daniela Witten Professor of Statistics and Biostatistics Dorothy Gilford Endowed Chair University of Washington Free Event | Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/data-science-applied-research-and-education-seminar-daniela-witten-tickets-119647409623 Abstract: As datasets continue to grow in size, in many settings the focus of data collection has shifted away from testing pre-specified hypotheses, and towards hypothesis generation. […]

Have questions about the UTSC Library? We’ve got answers! Drop in for a Q&A session at the online library help desk with the UTSC Library User Services team. After taking this session, participants will be able to: find and navigate the library booking system, e-reserves access library research tools Contact liaison librarians tools Locate information […]

In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]

Weare pleased to offer this information session to the U of T research community applyingto the Fall 2020 NSERC Research Tools and Instruments (RTI)  program. This session will also include guest speaker Professor Marianne Hatzopoulou (RTI committee member) who will outline details in the application and evaluation process. Topics will include program's application requirements, eligibility,  changes for this year’s […]

​2020 has been a busy year for Microsoft Teams. Join Connect+Learn for an overview of new Teams updates and features, and learn more about what’s coming down the pipeline. Feel free to bring any Teams-related questions to this session. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting +16477941609 (Toll) Conference ID: 331 418 055# For more information see events […]

Monthly user meeting at SciNet, now virtual, with user discussion and a TechTalk. The topic on 16th Sept 2020 will be "Security Best Practices". Location: SciNet Online -- Powered by icalfilter.com --

Join us for part one of the Indigenous Book Club where we will learn about various books, podcasts, & other media by Indigenous peoples of Canada. The event will conclude with a sharing circle where participants will select 3 items that participants will read or listen to by Wednesday November 18, 2020. The Indigenous Book […]

Does your research require you to build an archive of data from public websites? In this workshop attendees will learn how to automatically download webpages with the wget program in your command line interface without going through the tedious process of manually downloading webpages. Attendees will also be guided through the process of cleaning up […]

In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]

The Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) is a weekly hour-long discussion where industry and academic participants collectively consider, collate, share, and disseminate best practices in the critical initialdata-centric steps of any data science project.  The organising committee - Faria Khandaker, Kelly Lyons, and Rohan Alexander – would like to invite you to the TDW Fall term. […]

Orientation to campus resources for those with startups or interested in startups, including accelerators, courses and programs, library resources, commercialization, funding opportunities, and Toronto community resources. This session features a panel of U of T student startups who will share their experiences and answer audience questions. You will leave with: knowledge of how the university […]

Learn how to write bash scripts, use environment variables, how to control process, and much more. Requires some linux basic command line experience. Location: SciNet Online -- Powered by icalfilter.com --

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Get the most out of your U of T Libraries! Learn about library services and LGBTQ+ resources, meet library staff, and get a behind the scenes look at special queer library and archival treasures! Please register with your UofT email address. Please register with your U of T email address. Only U of T email […]

In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]

Remote Research Involving Human Subjects – Exploring security, privacy and ethical considerations NOTE: this webinar is scheduled for 10am -11am not the usual 11am-12pm. Panelists will share their first-hand experience with conducting human subjects research using remote or virtual research methods. The discussion will address security, privacy and ethical issues and considerations that may arise. […]

Learn how to write bash scripts, use environment variables, how to control process, and much more. Requires some linux basic command line experience. Location: SciNet Online -- Powered by icalfilter.com --

This series of six self-paced modules created by librarians at the St. George and Scarborough campuses will introduce students to foundational library skills that will help in many university research assignments. They can be completed in any order. Topics include: Module 1: Introduction to U of T Libraries - Learn the basics about the libraries […]

In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]

Having trouble knowing what’s going on and where to post your team’s events? Don’t know where to start? Join us in this overview of the calendaring and scheduling apps in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and Teams. We will have recommendations prepared for which apps you might want to use when, depending on your needs. Let’s […]

The Unix shell is a powerful tool that allows people to do complex things with just a few keystrokes. You can combine existing programs in different ways and automate repetitive tasks so you don’t need to type things over and over again. This workshop will go over the basics of the Unix shell, starting with […]

Join us at this hands-on training of the new Research & Innovation Dashboards (https://utoronto.sharepoint.com/sites/ResearchInnovationDashboards), including our new research cube! Bring your questions and real-life scenarios - we'll put our new tools to the test!

In this workshop we talk about what citation management software does and get some tips on where to find information to select a citation manager that would works for you. We will then use RefWorks to do a brief demo on how to use citation management software. Participants can follow, create their own RefWorks account, […]

Learn how to write bash scripts, use environment variables, how to control process, and much more. Requires some linux basic command line experience. Location: SciNet Online -- Powered by icalfilter.com --

This session will provide participants with strategies for integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles into the management of research teams and research training activities.

Part 1: Structured Approach to Searching the Medical Literature for Knowledge Syntheses Audience: University of Toronto graduate students and faculty engaged in health science research. UTORids will be required to participate. (if you are affiliated with UofT but do not know your UTORid, email: mikaela.grayutoronto.ca). **Please register using an UofT email address eg. @utoronto.ca or […]

This information session will communicate best practices for the composition and management of a research team or a group of trainees. A panel of U of T researchers will share strategies to meaningfully engage under-represented groups, develop equitable team management and training practices, and create an inclusive environment. The session will also highlight resources at […]

The Distinguished Lecture Series in Statistical Science features talks by some of the world's most prominent scholars in data science. The Fields Institute annually hosts the prestigious Distinguished Lecture Series in Statistical Science (DLSS). The DLSS has been held annually since 2000, and consists of one general lecture and one more specialized lecture by an […]

In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]

For U of T students, faculty, and staff 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 understand the differences between public and private companies Find […]

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

Web archives, like the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, have existed for almost as long as the World Wide Web. This presentation will introduce tapping into this rich but complex data source. Participants will get an overview of major web archive sources, the WARC file format, methods of accessing web archived data, as well as a […]

This open drop-in session is intended for SharePoint site owners and administrators who have questions, want to learn about a particular feature or need some assistance with content in the Virtual Bootcamp. We recommend that all new site owners or administrators begin with the SharePoint Site Admin Virtual Bootcamp and then drop-in for more support […]

This series of six self-paced modules created by librarians at the St. George and Scarborough campuses will introduce students to foundational library skills that will help in many university research assignments. They can be completed in any order. Topics include: Module 1: Introduction to U of T Libraries - Learn the basics about the libraries […]

Should you do a systematic or a scoping review? What is the difference? How do you start? After attending this session, you will be able to answer these questions – and more – making it easier to plan your knowledge synthesis project. Learning outcomes: distinguish between the features of, and workflows in, different types of […]

In this course data analysis techniques utilizing the R statistical language, will be discussed and introduced, as well as, the basics of programming and scientific computing. The goal of this course is to prepare graduate students to perform scientific data analysis. Successful students will learn how to use statistical inference tools to gain insight into […]

Join us for this introduction to Microsoft FindTime, a tool that can help you and your colleagues find the best time to meet. FindTime shows what days and times work the best for you and the attendees using free/busy data. You can propose your selected times to all attendees and allow everyone to vote and […]

Part 2: Beyond MEDLINE: Translating Search Strategies for Knowledge Syntheses Audience: University of Toronto graduate students and faculty engaged in health science research. UTORids will be required to participate. (if you are affiliated with UofT but do not know your UTORid, email: mikaela.grayutoronto.ca) **Please register using an UofT email address eg. @utoronto.ca or @mail.utoronto.ca** Date: […]