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: […]

The UTSC Library is holding a series of Maker Monday sessions. This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. Facilitators: Adriana Sgro, Library Technician Reference & Makerspace Assistant | User Services, University of Toronto Scarborough Library Please join us for a 1-hour session on 3D design basics using […]

Indigenous Data and Research Sovereignty in Canada and Beyond Robyn Rowe Indigenous Scholar and PhD Candidate Laurentian University Abstract: Indigenous populations around the world have long been keepers of their own data. Traditional and cultural knowledges are often handed down, preserved, and communicated to future generations through storytelling, song, truth-telling, ceremonies, artistic expressions, totems, and […]

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 […]

Researcher identifiers are a simple and convenient way to ensure your work is searchable, properly cited, and can help you analyse your research impact. In this workshop, learn about what researcher identifiers are, the benefits of having one, and how having one can impact your current and future research. Attendees will also be guided through […]

Luke Barber, Director of I&ITS will introduce supports available to researchers at UTM. From software to storage space find out more about IT as it relates to your research agendas and projects.

This webinar is part of the Fall Qualitative Research & Innovation Webinar Series presented by NVivo and SAGE Publications. In this webinar, Dr. Trena Paulus and Dr. Jessica Lester, co-authors of the forthcoming Doing Qualitative Research in a Digital World, will guide participants in a critical appraisal of the role that digital tools and spaces […]

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 […]

This session introduces you to advanced tools for finding, using and building ‘sustainable’ image collections for teaching, research and publishing. How do you design an image collection to store those valuable ideas and easily retrieve them in the future? How do you add metadata to image files for effective computer searches? What type of image […]

This talk by Dr. Laura Minet, Postdoctoral Fellow, is part of  U of T's Southern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research (SOCAAR) seminar series. Dr. Minet will explore how to minimize population exposure to air pollution by altering emissions and adapting urban designs. The discussed research will include 1) the impact on air quality 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 […]

This talk introduces the Gale Digital Scholar Lab, a platform that allows users to discover and create collections of digitized texts from the Gale Historical Collections, run a variety of statistical analyses on them, and visualize the resulting data. Participants will get an overview of text mining and how to use the Digital Scholar Lab, […]

Microsoft Stream is a video service where people in your organization can upload, view, and share videos securely. You can share recordings of classes, meetings, presentations, training sessions, or other videos that aid your team’s collaboration. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting +16477941609 (Toll) Conference ID: 816 964 518# For more information see events list at: https://easi.its.utoronto.ca/connect-learn/

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 as market research reports and trade journals, as well as provides strategies to help you […]

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.

Part 3: Going Grey and Supplementary Search Techniques 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: Friday, October […]

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 --

Monthly user meeting at SciNet, now virtual, with user discussion and a TechTalk. The topic on 14 Oct 2020 will be "New Jupyterhub at SciNet". 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 […]

Are You Ready?... To take that step forward, to advance that great business idea that you have been thinking about, and to obtain support by becoming a member of the Hub? To participate in the Hub’s annual UTSC Startup Competition, and to potentially receive funding to support your proposed concept? Are you holding yourself back? […]

In this workshop, spread out over three days within one week, will cover parallel profiling, performance analysis, and tuning of applications. Location: SciNet Online -- Powered by icalfilter.com --

This event is part of the UTSC Library series of Maker Monday sessions. This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. Facilitators: Adriana Sgro, Library Technician Reference & Makerspace Assistant | User Services, University of Toronto Scarborough Library Please join us for a 1-hour session on Arduino basics. […]

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 […]

This webinar is part of the Fall Qualitative Research & Innovation Webinar Series presented by NVivo and SAGE Publications. Are you interested in mixed methods research but unsure of whether it is a good fit for your more qualitative-focused study ideas? Mixed methods research requires specific knowledge and skills within the rapidly evolving field. This […]

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 a single page. It’s also a great tool to make sense of exactly what information […]

This presentation will examine the mapping of covid-19 data. Issues discussed will include data quality, access, and cleaning. The focus of the presentation will include mapping at the international, national and local levels. Software used for the presentation will include ArcGIS Pro and QGIS. A link to join the event online will be sent to […]

Facilitators: Chad Crichton, Liaison Librarian, University of Toronto Scarborough Library As the UTSC Library partially reopens for the fall semester, dedicated UTSC Library assistance is available through the online library help desk. Visit us online via Blackboard Collaborate on Tuesday, October 20th to learn more about this service and get live answers to your library […]

In this workshop, spread out over three days within one week, will cover parallel profiling, performance analysis, and tuning of applications. 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 introduction to MATLAB, we will go over variables, operators, built-in functions, and accepting input in scripts. We will also go over how to access the MATLAB from computers around campus. (This session is part of the UTM Library 501 program, but all UofT affiliated persons are welcome to attend).

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 […]

This practical online workshop is for U of T faculty, staff and students across all campuses who would like to make their research openly accessible, discoverable, and permanently preserved on a U of T platform. TSpace is a free and secure research repository established by the University of Toronto Libraries to disseminate and preserve the […]

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Library. It is part of library's Digital Scholarship @UTSC Series as well as upOA, a UTSC-specific initiative that seeks to better understand the research output of UTSC scholars, and to promote open research and scholarship. Facilitator: Sarah Forbes, Liaison Librarian, Scholarly […]

In this workshop, spread out over three days within one week, will cover parallel profiling, performance analysis, and tuning of applications. Location: SciNet Online -- Powered by icalfilter.com --

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Library. It is part of library's Digital Scholarship @UTSC Series as well as upOA, a UTSC-specific initiative that seeks to better understand the research output of UTSC scholars, and to promote open research and scholarship. Facilitator: Sarah Forbes, Liaison Librarian, Scholarly […]

This virtual workshop will offer an overview of using ProQuest RefWorks, a web-based reference management tool available to U of T students, staff, and faculty. No prior RefWorks knowledge is required. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Collect and annotate references Organize references using tags, folders, and other features Collaborate […]

How many riddles can you solve? 1. What is a ghost's favorite treat? 2. Why wouldn't the skeleton cross the road? 3. Why was the little ghost crying 4. How do you fix a broken pumpkin? 5. What do witches put in their hair? 6. What kind of witch lives near the ocean?

Maker Monday workshops series Learn about 3D printing at the UTSC Library Makerspace. Register online.

Title TBD Dr. Kristian Lum Assistant Research Professor Department of Computer and Information Science School of Engineering and Applied Science University of Pennsylvania More details here: https://canssiontario.utoronto.ca/?mec-events=ares_lum_kristian    

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 […]

Vinita Haroun, Director of Centre for Innovation and Support (https://cris.utoronto.ca/) (CRIS), the newly established researcher-focused centre at UofT will introduce available supports, upcoming workshops, and how to work with her team.

Interested in Arts Entrepreneurship? Don’t know where to begin? Join artist, creative facilitator, and community organizer, Sylvie Stojanovski in learning the basics of arts-entrepreneurship—what it is, why it matters, and how YOU can take your creative business ideas to the next level. In this workshop, you’ll discover resources to support your evolving career identities, learn […]

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 […]

Does your research require you to make a game or a digital storytelling experience? In this introductory workshop attendees will learn how to use the Unity Editor, import art assets, and create a mini-game. Attendees will also get a brief overview of game and story design and go through the process of building and releasing […]

This practical workshop is meant for journal editors and editorial teams across all campuses. Both library hosted and other University of Toronto-affiliated student and faculty journals are welcome to join. In this workshop we will discuss: International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) for journals What is an ISSN? Why should your journal obtain an ISSN? How […]

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 […]

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 other features Collaborate and share references Generate citations and bibliographies Prior to the […]