PRiME is hosting the third installment of the Connaught Global Challenge Series introducing our partnership with ETH Zurich. This event will feature investigators from both PRiME and ETH Zurich who are working at the forefront of disease-in-a-dish/on-a-chip models and engineering molecular structure for imaging. More information, and full agenda can be found here (https://www.prime.utoronto.ca/news/prime-connaught-global-challenge-series-symposium-with-eth-zurich). Models […]

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 each seminar is to help you develop your own voice as an emerging scholar […]

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. Learn the basics for creating a Stop Motion video using Stop Motion Studio app and a mobile phone or tablet. At the end of the workshop, you will have knowledge of the tools, software and steps needed to make […]

In partnership with Academic Success, Office of Student Life This is part 1 of a 2 part workshop series where we will use evidence-based learning strategies and mindfulness practices to help you settle and focus your mind for university-level reading. During this first workshop, you will join a learning strategist from Academic Success and Dan […]

Frustrated with tracking down your research group’s files in your email? This workshop will share two collaboration tools to streamline the activities of your research group: Share your resource libraries + create group bibliographies with Zotero Annotate websites, PDFs, and other documents as a group with Hypothes.is

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 […]

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 to read or listen to by Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021. Facilitators: Chad Crichton, Liaison Librarian, […]

Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, people across Canada recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. In 2021, the Canadian government designated this day to be the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In this self-directed hour you will be sent a calendar invite*, so you can […]

Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, people across Canada recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. In 2021, the Canadian government designated this day to be the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In this self-directed hour you will be sent a calendar invite*, so you can […]

Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, people across Canada recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. In 2021, the Canadian government designated this day to be the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In this self-directed hour you will be sent a calendar invite*, so you can […]

Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, people across Canada recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. In 2021, the Canadian government designated this day to be the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In this self-directed hour you will be sent a calendar invite*, so you can […]

Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, people across Canada recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. In 2021, the Canadian government designated this day to be the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In this self-directed hour you will be sent a calendar invite*, so you can […]

Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, people across Canada recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. In 2021, the Canadian government designated this day to be the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In this self-directed hour you will be sent a calendar invite*, so you can […]

“A scholarly edition is an information resource which offers a scholarly enriched representation of primarily historical documents or texts” (Neuber, 2014). In this workshop, we will explore scholarly editing and attendees will learn how to create their own critical edition using online tools. No prior experience is needed.

Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, people across Canada recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. In 2021, the Canadian government designated this day to be the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In this self-directed hour you will be sent a calendar invite*, so you can […]

Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, people across Canada recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. In 2021, the Canadian government designated this day to be the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In this self-directed hour you will be sent a calendar invite*, so you can […]

Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, people across Canada recognize and raise awareness about the history and legacies of the residential school system in Canada. In 2021, the Canadian government designated this day to be the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In this self-directed hour you will be sent a calendar invite*, so you can […]

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, a Special on the 2021 Canadian Election.   Free Event | Register online to receive workshop details

The workshop will go over using the social annotation software hypothes.is for collaborative commenting and annotation. There will also be a conversation that addresses how we think through/about the questions: How do social annotation practices enrich digital humanities scholarship? And how does social annotation bridge our web 2.0 communication and academic communication styles? Why is […]

For participants 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 both direct and indirect competitor information […]

New to citation management tools? Learning to cite correctly and organizing your citations and resources can be overwhelming, but citation management tools like RefWorks can help. This session will teach you the basics of RefWorks and will demonstrate how to import references to create your own personal database and bibliographies for projects and assignments.

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 each seminar is to help you develop your own voice as an emerging scholar […]

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. This session introduces you to 3D design using Tinkercad, a free design platform that is great for beginners. At the end of the workshop, you will have created a basic object that is ready to be 3D printed. Facilitator: […]

Find out what makes your technology unique and who else holds patents in your space. This basic DIY patent searching course includes an introduction to open web databases for patent searching, an overview of classification systems, and examples of prior art searches. You will learn: How to read a patent document quickly and efficiently The […]

UTSC OVPRI Celebration of Research Excellence Lecture Series The UTSC Office of the Vice-Principal Research & Innovation’s Celebration of Research Excellence Lecture Series returns this coming fall. Reflecting the diversity of faculty accomplishments in the humanities, social sciences and physical sciences, this series will showcase the UTSC campus’ rigorous research environment and creative activity. The […]

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. This is an introduction to the tools and techniques for 3D printing. At the end of the workshop, you will have general knowledge of the principles, tools and best practices for 3D printing. Note: Attendance is mandatory if you […]

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 […]

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 Fedor Dokshin, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto.   Free Event | Register online to […]

The Black Research Network (BRN) represents an interdisciplinary network of Black scholars who champion Black excellence and cultivate connections to enhance its research capacity within the university and across the globe. On Friday October 8, the BRN will host a launch event, Mapping The Network. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about their programs, […]

Facilitator: Bill Chau, BRIDGE Supervisor | UTSC Library The annual UTSC Trading Competition is a flagship event hosted jointly by The BRIDGE and the Investment Society. UTSC student traders compete in teams to experience life on the trading floor. Using Rotman Interactive Trader software, students learn how to trade financial securities with each other on […]

In partnership with Academic Success, Office of Student Life This is part 2 of a 2 part workshop series where we will use evidence-based learning strategies and mindfulness practices to help you settle and focus your mind for university-level reading. During this workshop, you will continue the conversation with a learning strategist from Academic Success […]

Across U of T, we have a highly impactful research community across a broad range of disciplines. REDNeT is the institutional online tool that allows internal and external users to search for and find University researchers based on their research expertise, allow our community to showcase their varied research accomplishments and potentially facilitate collaboration opportunities. Grab […]

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 Drew Stommes from Yale University   Free Event | Register online to receive workshop details   Speaker Profile Drew […]

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 […]

Join us for the next installment of the Data Science Speaker Series at U of T with: Professor Jeffrey Rosenthal Department of Statistics University of Toronto   Free Event | Registration Required   Talk Title: The Magic of Monte Carlo   Abstract: Monte Carlo algorithms have completely revolutionised statistical computation, allowing previously intractable models to […]

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 each seminar is to help you develop your own voice as an emerging scholar […]

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: […]

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 […]

LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the 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 advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In […]

LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the 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 advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In […]

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 the […]

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 […]

How has the information security sector grown over the last decade? What initiatives has the University of Toronto (U of T) implemented to adapt to these changes? How is information security an enabler, and what are the best ways to navigate the landscape of secure computing? Join the virtual event hosted by Isaac Straley, Chief […]

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 Tegan Maharaj from the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto.   Free Event | Register online […]

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. Learn the basics for creating a Stop Motion video using Stop Motion Studio app and a mobile phone or tablet. At the end of the workshop, you will have knowledge of the tools, software and steps needed to make […]

In this session, panelists will discuss how equity is part of the pedagogy, research, and community in their respective disciplines. The session will provide participants opportunities to reflect on equity practice gaps and what equity specific initiatives relate to their teaching & learning and research. Panelists: Sonia Kang, Associate Professor, Management, Canada Research Chair in […]

ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based mapping and geospatial data analysis tool from the esri suite of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of spatial data, mapping, and GIS techniques. Requirements are an online connection and a browser. Before the workshop, attendees should visit https://utoronto.maps.arcgis.com to set up an […]

The Data Science Applied Research and Education Seminar (ARES) is a speaker series that showcases opportunities in all realms of society for Data Science. Speakers are Data Scientists who span multiple disciplines, such as political science, health, ethics, humanities, global affairs, data science education, genomics, economics and many more.   Join us at the Data […]

PRiME will be holding its 3rd Annual Symposium virtually on October 25th, 2021. The event will feature two keynote speakers, one from industry and the other from academia: - Dr. Ray Deshaies (Senior Vice President, Global Research, Amgen) - Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi (Professor, and Baker Family Director of Stanford ChEM-H) As in PRiME's tradition, this event […]

Effective information security is an essential part of staying safe in our increasingly virtual world. Join the Information Security team within the Information Technology Services (ITS) division at the University of Toronto (U of T) to celebrate Cyber Security Awareness Month and learn how to protect yourself, your data and your privacy online. In this […]

In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how to import and explore data, create graphs, create new variables and manage data. It is suitable for new Stata users and Stata users looking to review their familiarity with basic Stata syntax. Participants have the option to follow along on their computer.

ArcGIS Online is a cloud-based mapping and geospatial data analysis tool from the esri suite of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of spatial data, mapping, and GIS techniques. Requirements are an online connection and a browser. Before the workshop, attendees should visit https://utoronto.maps.arcgis.com to set up an […]

This hands-on workshop introduces the R statistical programming language in RStudio. Participants can follow along the demonstration on their computer. The topics covered are importing and exploring data, creating graphs, creating new variables and managing data. It is most suitable for new R users or users looking to review their basic knowledge in R.

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 […]

Open Access (OA): What are my Options? Join CDRS and librarian Yayo Umetsubo during Open Access Week to discuss the ins-and- outs of OA, how to plan for an OA publication, and how the library can support your options. Speaker: Yayo Umetsubo, Scholarly Communications and Liaison Librarian  

The JHI is excited to offer a 90-minute Twitter workshop led by Jooyoung Lee. This year's social media workshop is aimed specifically at BIPOC academics who want to get their research out into the public sphere. BIPOC social media users often face additional challenges and this workshop will address those challenges in more depth. Attendees […]

This workshop is an introduction to Esri's web-based story authoring application, ArcGIS Story Maps. Participants will load and create maps, text, images, and other media to create and publish interactive Story Maps. Before the workshop, attendees should visit https://utoronto.maps.arcgis.com to set up an account (use the "ArcGIS Online (University of Toronto) link). A UTORID and […]

LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the 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 advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In […]

With this introduction to Git, we will go over the basics on Git and GitHub. We will go over setting up a GitHub account, explaining basic commands like clone, add, and commit, setting up a repository on GitHub, and how to recover old versions of files. Note, that participants should take Part 1: The Unix […]

The Mitochondria Innovation Initiative (MITO2i) has partnered with the Wellcome Center for Mitochondrial Research at Newcastle University to bring together the expertise in neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases and their connection with mitochondria function from a research, clinical and patient perspective.

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 Josh Speagle, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Dunlap Institute, Statistical Sciences,   Free Event | Register online to receive workshop […]

LaTeX is a free document creation alternative to MS Word which specializes in the 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 advantages for managing references, typesetting maths, inserting graphics and figures, and much more. In […]

This workshop is an introduction to Esri's web-based story authoring application, ArcGIS Story Maps. Participants will load and create maps, text, images, and other media to create and publish interactive Story Maps. Before the workshop, attendees should visit https://utoronto.maps.arcgis.com to set up an account (use the "ArcGIS Online (University of Toronto) link). A UTORID and […]

The Data Science Applied Research and Education Seminar (ARES) is a speaker series that showcases opportunities in all realms of society for Data Science. Speakers are Data Scientists who span multiple disciplines, such as political science, health, ethics, humanities, global affairs, data science education, genomics, economics and many more.   Join us at the Data […]

Ever finish reading an article and realize you can’t remember much of what you just read? You’re not alone, particularly if you spend a lot of time online. Studies show that we read online materials faster and in a way that is more shallow than we read print. Studies also show that mindful meditation can […]

This hands-on workshop introduces the R statistical programming language in RStudio. Participants can follow along the demonstration on their computer. The topics covered are importing and exploring data, creating graphs, creating new variables and managing data. It is most suitable for new R users or users looking to review their basic knowledge in R.

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 […]

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 […]

Celebration of Research ExcellenceLecture Series #1 – Navigating Disruptive Times with Dr. Julie McCarthy Even before thecurrent COVID pandemic, the fast-paced nature of today’s corporate world wasplacing increased demands on employees and triggering high levels of workplacestress and anxiety. Today, more than ever, it is critical to understand thedeterminants, outcomes and factors that mitigate anxiety […]

Join us for part two of the Indigenous Book Club where we will discuss the titles we selected together in Meeting #1. T Facilitators: Chad Crichton, Liaison Librarian, University of Toronto Scarborough Library Juanita Muise, Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, UTSC Office of Student Experience & Wellbeing The Indigenous Book club is a Tri-Campus initiative started at […]

This session will occur online and is facilitated by the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Makerspace. This session introduces you to 3D design using Tinkercad, a free design platform that is great for beginners. At the end of the workshop, you will have created a basic object that is ready to be 3D printed. Facilitator: […]

Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of manipulating, visualizing and analyzing geospatial datasets in Esri's ArcGIS Pro software. Topics covered will include: A tour of ArcGIS Pro; Loading and Manipulating; shapefiles and geodatabases; Symbology; Cartography; Spatial and Attribute Joins; Querying; Summarized Statistics; Subsetting; Clipping; Erasing and Buffering; Geocoding.

Now that you know what kind of literature synthesis project you will be working on, it’s time to practice searching. After attending this session, you will be able to select the appropriate databases and apply the structured search method in most search environments. Learning outcomes: translate your PICO or concept map into structured search statements; […]

In partnership with Academic Success, Office of Student Life This is part 1 of a 2 part workshop series where we will use evidence-based learning strategies and mindfulness practices to help you settle and focus your mind for grad-level reading. During this first workshop, you will join a learning strategist from Academic Success and Dan […]

Once you have conducted your database searches and have an archive of records, you need to screen and appraise them. This session introduces you to COVIDENCE, a software solution available at UofT that simplifies this daunting process. After attending this session, you will be able to start working with COVIDENCE to expedite the screening and […]

Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of manipulating, visualizing and analyzing geospatial datasets in Esri's ArcGIS Pro software. Topics covered will include: A tour of ArcGIS Pro; Loading and Manipulating; shapefiles and geodatabases; Symbology; Cartography; Spatial and Attribute Joins; Querying; Summarized Statistics; Subsetting; Clipping; Erasing and Buffering; Geocoding.

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 Yun William Yu, Math Department, UofT; UTSC Computer & Mathematical Sciences.   Free Event | Register online to […]

This workshop is an introduction to Esri's web-based story authoring application, ArcGIS Story Maps. Participants will load and create maps, text, images, and other media to create and publish interactive Story Maps. Before the workshop, attendees should visit https://utoronto.maps.arcgis.com to set up an account (use the "ArcGIS Online (University of Toronto) link). A UTORID and […]

This workshop offers a quick introduction to 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 references Organize references using tags, folders, and other features Generate citations and bibliographies Prior to the workshop, please download and install the […]