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 […]

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 60-minute introductory session that will explore current issues in publishing and suggest helpful strategies for navigating the world of scholarly communications and for understanding your rights and responsibilities as an author. This session will provide a primer on: The research and publishing lifecycles The economics of scholarly publishing Understanding a publication agreement: copyright, licensing, […]

This workshop 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 learn how to use the Digital Scholar Lab and get an overview of text […]

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 for users […]

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 […]

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 […]

The University of Toronto Research Administrator's Network (UTRAN) will be meeting on November 10th from 10:00am - 11:00am. Agenda 1:00pmTech Accessibility Check1:05pmShare and Tell Session We're on a mission to uncover the hidden talents of our UTRAN members! In this first session, Ely Lyonblum (Faculty of Music) and Carla de Marco (UTM) will each talk […]

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 60-minute session will provide a more in-depth look at publishing in the social sciences and humanities. This session will provide a primer on: What editors in the social sciences and humanities look for Factors to consider in journal or publisher selection (such as impact factor & open access policies) Peer review Manuscript preparation 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 […]

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 60-minute session will provide a more in-depth look at publishing in the STEM disciplines. You have spent years designing, conducting, analysing and writing about your research. The manuscript submission phase also requires careful planning and consideration. Please note this sesion focuses on journal article publishing. The session will provide a primer on: Factors to […]

Have you found copyright laws, fair dealing (Canada) and fair use (U.S.) confusing? Would you like to add a Creative Commons license to your work? Have you contacted copyright owners to obtain permission to reuse their work? Do you know when you would need to do so? This session will discuss these and other challenges […]

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 Ann Glusker, Doe Library, University of California Berkeley Free Event | Register online to receive workshop details   […]

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 […]

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 […]

Across U of T, we have a highly impactful research community across a broad range of disciplines. DiscoverResearch is the new 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. […]

Having trouble with finding the time and motivation to write? Shut Up and Write is a chance for academic writers within the U of T 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 […]

Join us for the next installment of the Data Science Speaker Series at U of T with Munmun DeChoudhury.   Free Event | Registration Required   Find talk title, abstract, and speaker profile at the registration link.

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.

Interested in using Twitter to up your networking game and benefit your academic career? This hands-on session covers Twitter best practices and etiquette, hacks to find the right community, and other tips to maximize your social media use as a researcher. That next collaboration may be just around the corner!

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 […]

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 visualizations, and run descriptive statistical tests. Note: this workshop will not cover advanced statistical concepts, […]

  This hands-on workshop showcases tips and tricks to power up your research using the world’s most popular search engine.   We will take a quick look at how Google Search works and then explore Google’s advanced search features in depth. We’ll also ensure you know how to maximize your use of Google Scholar. We […]

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 grad-level reading. During this workshop, you will continue the conversation with a learning strategist from Academic Success […]

How do you know if you have a winning product/service concept? This workshop will introduce you to market research methods, techniques, and tools that are relevant in a startup environment and help you to gather relevant information that could impact your innovation. This hands-on workshop will focus on primary research as the key to uncovering […]

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 Radu Craiu, Statistical Sciences @ U of T.   Free Event | Register online to receive workshop details […]

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 […]

This is part of a Series: 1 workshop monthly from Nov 2021 to March 2022, except no workshop in December. (details will be updated) Facilitators: Whitney Kemble, Librarian, UTSC and Beatrice Lego, Campus Farm Coordinator, UTSC Welcoming students to help pack seeds for the Seed Library, and learn about saving seeds and gardening. LOCATION: SW318 […]

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 build on the basics of spatial data, mapping, and GIS techniques learned in Part I and continue to develop skills in data analysis and mapping. Requirements are an online […]

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

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: […]

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 […]

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 build on the basics of spatial data, mapping, and GIS techniques learned in Part I and continue to develop skills in data analysis and mapping. Requirements are an online […]

Mitochondrial Innovation Initiative (MITO2i), MitoCanada and the Brain and Mind Institute at UOttawa, in partnership, are pleased to virtually host the MITO2021 Conference and give our communities a sense of belonging, opportunity to have their questions addressed and learn about developments in the field of mitochondrial disease, research and medicine. The conference will allow for […]

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 third workshop, UK Clinical Training Workshop: A patient perspective - how to diagnose mitochondrial […]

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 Kieran Campbell, Lunenfeld Tanenbaum Research Institute.   Free Event | Register online to receive workshop details   Speaker […]

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 […]

UTSC OVPRI Celebration of Research Excellence Lecture Series with Professor Nicholas Mandrak “A Brief History of the Fish Communities of the Great Lakes: Past, Present, Future” The fish communities of the Laurentian Great Lakes are young, having colonized the basin since the recession of the last Ice Age about 12,000 years ago. Despite their young […]

This virtual hands-on workshop will introduce a few selected R packages (available in RStudio) for creating simple maps. The topics covered include installing R packages, writing and running commands from R Script, plotting data, plus adding headers, labels and a legend to creating a map layout for export. This workshop is most suitable for novice […]

In partnership with Academic Success, Office of Student Life This is part 3 of a 3 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 workshop, you will continue the conversation with a learning strategist from Academic Success […]

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 Leanne Trimble, UofT Libraries.   Free Event | Register online to receive workshop details   Speaker Profile Leanne […]