Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in a communal setting. The sessions will follow the Pomodoro technique where there will be a sequence of short sprints of writing with a few breaks in between. […]

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. Facilitators: Adriana Sgro, Library Technician Reference & Makerspace Assistant | User Services, University of Toronto Scarborough Library This hands-on session will introduce you to the basics of Arduino. We will work with a virtual Arduino kit. At the end […]

The Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) is a weekly hour-long discussion where academia and industry come together to share best practices for the initial data-centric steps in any applied statistics project.   Join us at the next TDW with Ijeamaka Anyene from Kaiser Permanente Division of Research.   Free Event | Register online to receive workshop […]

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. Facilitator: Adriana Sgro, Library Technician Reference & Makerspace Assistant | User Services, University of Toronto Scarborough Library Learn the basics for creating a Stop Motion video using Stop Motion Studio app and a mobile phone or tablet. At the […]

Have you ever experienced challenges when screening for studies in a systematic review, a scoping review, or other knowledge synthesis study? Join this session to learn strategies on improving your screening process and working better on a review team.   Learning objectives In this session, participants will be able to:  • Recognize the importance of alignment between the eligibility criteria developed in the protocol when screening • Understand the importance of asking clarifying questions with the PI and review members to perform better screening.  • Describe the characteristics […]

How does Wikipedia work, and how are we using it in the context of the web? How do we talk about it or bring it into the classroom? We’ve heard that Wikipedia is biased, but how so? What does intervention look like? This one-day bootcamp will equip you to think through these questions and plan […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Wed Aug 11 Shut Up & Write session is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please keep an eye out for SUAW's return in Fall 2021! Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the UofT community to write productively in […]

Humanities researchers, are you finalizing your SSHRC Insight Grant application but could use an insider’s perspective? Join the JHI on September 1, 10:30-12 noon, for a roundtable Q&A session with last year’s successful recipients and a recent adjudicator to answer questions about: • Budget • Equipment • Co-PIs and collaborators • Knowledge mobilization • Framing […]

The University of Toronto Research Administrator's Network (UTRAN) will be meeting on August 17th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. In this "Ask Me Anything" Session, get your questions about research administration answered byother UTRAN members in a friendly environment - no question is too big or small:) Questions can be submitted in advance (to s.fisher@utoronto.ca (mailto:s.fisher@utoronto.ca)), […]

How does Wikipedia work, and how are we using it in the context of the web? How do we talk about it or bring it into the classroom? We’ve heard that Wikipedia is biased, but how so? What does intervention look like? This one-day bootcamp will equip you to think through these questions and plan […]

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. WeVideo is a cloud-based editing platform that allows you to create digital productions such as videos, podcasts and presentations. This introductory workshop will demonstrate basic functions of the platform. All are welcome to attend the workshop but access to […]

OJS Tips & Tricks is a series of 30 minute practical workshops led by Journal Production Services staff. This series is designed to help journal editors learn more about the different features available on your Open Journal Systems (OJS)* website and how they can benefit your journal. In this workshop we will go over using […]

The Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) is a weekly hour-long discussion where academia and industry come together to share best practices for the initial data-centric steps in any applied statistics project.   Join us at the next TDW with Students from Vianey Leos Barajas’ research group from the University of Toronto.   Free Event | Register […]

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. It is part of the library's Maker Monday Series. Facilitator: Adriana Sgro, Library Technician Reference & Makerspace Assistant | User Services, University of Toronto Scarborough Library Attendance is mandatory for UTSC users interested in accessing the 3D printers at […]

This 2-part workshop is meant for graduate students working on their master’s or doctoral dissertations. The workshop is offered jointly by the School of Graduate Studies and Library staff. In Part 1: Formatting and Submission we will cover: Thesis submission requirements, process, fees and deadlines for SGS* Requesting an embargo for your thesis Convocation and […]

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: […]

The Toronto Data Workshop (TDW) is a weekly hour-long discussion where academia and industry come together to share best practices for the initial data-centric steps in any applied statistics project.   Join us at the next TDW with students from Rohan Alexander's research group at the University of Toronto.   Free Event | Register online […]

This 2-part workshop is meant for graduate students working on their master’s or doctoral dissertations. The workshop is offered jointly by the School of Graduate Studies and Library staff. In Part 2: Copyright and Publishing we will cover:* Your rights as an author and copyright considerations Reusing someone else’s materials in your thesis Turning your […]

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 2021. 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 […]

The Division of theVice President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) is inviting all existing andupcoming My Research Applications & Agreements (MRA) users to an information session onthe renewed MRA system. MRA is beingredeveloped in the latest technology to bring a more modern look and user-friendlyexperience to the process of submitting research funding applications. Therenewed MRA is […]