NSERC is hosting live Q&A sessions which are meant to assist the research community on how to apply for the Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program. Attendees are welcome to submit questions in advance up to 2 business days prior to the session. Questions submitted in advance will be prioritized and answered at the […]
Please note this session was cancelled at the last minute by CIHR. The "Ask Me Anything" sessions have all been postponed until the Winter. CIHR will update the community in due course. --- The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) will be hosting “Ask Me Anything” webinars to provide applicants and peer reviewers with more […]
NSERC is hosting live Q&A sessions which are meant to assist the research community on how to apply for the Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program. Attendees are welcome to submit questions in advance up to 2 business days prior to the session. Questions submitted in advance will be prioritized and answered at the […]
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support, in collaboration with Research Services Office, is hosting a webinar on the upcoming 2024 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grant program for the University of Toronto community. This session will feature a faculty panel of recent members of the Discovery Evaluation Committees and/or […]
This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes. A heavy emphasis is placed on why those techniques are important, and the ramifications of formatting decisions.
Join us for the next Cyber security and your research(ers) Office Hours session. These monthly office hours are geared towards researchers and research-supporting staff, by (1) providing a forum for them to ask questions and gain deeper insight into safeguarding their intellectual property and research data and (2) informing them of new and existing initiatives, resources, and […]
This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types […]
Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is one of six core research and innovation values at the University of Toronto. Access to, and appropriate use of, actionable socio-demographic data is critical to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion efforts. The Division of the Vice-President Research and Innovation (VPRI) is launching the Socio-Demographic Data Guide for Program […]
Bridging the Gap: Advancing Clinical Research in Community Hospitals through Collaboration and Innovation. Register for the in-person Eastern Regional meeting located in Oshawa. The event is being organized in collaboration with Lakeridge Health and will include topics on Advancing Clinical Research in Community Hospitals. For further details view the agenda and list of speakers.
This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types […]
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support, in collaboration with Research Services Office, is hosting a webinar on the upcoming 2024 New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) - Exploration competition (https://research.utoronto.ca/funding-opportunities/db/new-frontiers-research-fund-exploration) for the University of Toronto community. The objective of the Exploration stream is to support high-risk, high-reward and interdisciplinary research. It seeks to inspire […]
The Pan-Canadian Research Connect Network is hosting an upcoming Research Connect webinar titled “ALS Breakthroughs: A New Dawn in Neurological Research”, featuring the esteemed keynote speaker, Dr. Michael J. Strong. Dr. Strong is a distinguished figure in the field of neurological research, serving as the Past President of the Canadian Institutes for Health Research. He […]
Community-Based Research Canada presents “Responding to Crises: What is the Value of Community-Based Research?”: our fall 2024- spring 2025 e-learning series. In this E-Learning Series, Community-Based Research Canada showcases Community-Based Research as a tool for responding to current crises facing our society. Community-Based Research engages academic and community partners, including those more directly affected by […]
Is there a conference paper sitting at the bottom of your to do list that you have planned to submit for publication but need some extra motivational support to finally send it off to a journal? Could you and your co-authors use some meaningful peer accountability to get an article ready for submission by the […]
Community of practice meetings actively bring together CBRCanada members from across Canada and beyond to engage in meaningful discussions. All involved in community-based research are welcome, whether you are a researcher, peer-researcher, student, project coordinator, administrator, director, or community leader. The purpose of the community of practice is to network with others, learn from each […]
This session introduces tools, techniques and best practices of 3D printing, including the basics of 3D printing, an introduction to the MADLab space, and the models of 3D printers available for use. Instructors will demonstrate how to safely use the service and the machines from start to finish, as well as how to find and […]
The Black Research Network is pleased to announce the return of the signature BRN Welcome Social. This year’s event will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024 at U of T Mississauga’s Collaborative Digital Research Space (MN3230) from 4 to 6 p.m. The BRN Welcome Social is a chance for our network to ring in […]
The Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport Conference will bring together leading experts, scientists, and practitioners to share applications of cutting-edge research at the intersection of science, medicine, and analytics in sport. Now is an exciting and fast-moving era for the generation of new knowledge through research in the fields of high performance sport science […]
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support, in collaboration with Research Services Office, is hosting a webinar on the upcoming 2024 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grant program for the University of Toronto community. This session will feature a faculty panel of recent members of the […]
NSERC is hosting live Q&A sessions which are meant to assist the research community on how to complete a Discovery Grant (DG) application. Attendees are welcome to submit questions in advance up to 2 business days prior to the session. Questions submitted in advance will be prioritized and answered at the beginning of the sessions […]
Module 1: Safeguarding Science: Raising awareness of security risks and mitigation tools in the research ecosystem Canada is a leader in innovation, research and development, thanks to the research community’s commitment to open science and international collaboration. However, this strength also makes Canadian research an attractive target for malicious actors. The transfer of our cutting-edge […]
French session The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) are partnering to fund Research Communities to conduct unclassified research on cutting-edge technologies in areas of strategic importance to CSE and the Government of Canada. NSERC’s Alliance Communications Team will hold information sessions twice in September […]
This webinar is hosted by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and will provide a general overview of the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. The webinar will guide attendees through the entire process including program overview, eligibility criteria, qualifying expenditures, and the free tools and services offered by the CRA. The focus will be […]
In this session, from the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children, participants will hear from families themselves about their experiences being included in research studies as co-designers. OBJECTIVES: Understand the importance of including newcomer families in research, and the barriers and facilitators to inclusion. Develop strategies to better include newcomer families in research studies, […]
English session The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) are partnering to fund Research Communities to conduct unclassified research on cutting-edge technologies in areas of strategic importance to CSE and the Government of Canada. NSERC’s Alliance Communications Team will hold information sessions twice in September […]
SSHRC will be holding a webinar for research administrators, particularly those in innovation and/or partnership roles, and social science and humanities researchers interested in partnering with industry. The objective of the webinar is to create awareness of SSHRC’s research partnership funding opportunities and the potential benefits they offer to industry partners and the researchers working […]
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) is hosting learning opportunities for University of Toronto researchers, staff and students curious about how Generative AI (GenAI) tools could be used for a range of research activities. These opportunities will support our scholarly research community to become critical users of these new tools. As we explore […]
SSHRC will be holding a webinar for research administrators, particularly those in innovation and/or partnership roles, and social science and humanities researchers interested in partnering with industry. The objective of the webinar is to create awareness of SSHRC’s research partnership funding opportunities and the potential benefits they offer to industry partners and the researchers working […]
NSERC is hosting live Q&A sessions which are meant to assist the research community on how to complete a Discovery Grant (DG) application. Attendees are welcome to submit questions in advance up to 2 business days prior to the session. Questions submitted in advance will be prioritized and answered at the beginning of the sessions […]
This is an orientation to campus resources for those with startups or interested in startups, including accelerators, courses and programs, library resources, commercialization, funding opportunities, and community resources. You will leave with: knowledge of how the university supports student and faculty startups through space, training, and mentorship an understanding of campus accelerators, pitch competitions, and […]
This is an orientation to campus resources for those with startups or interested in startups, including accelerators, courses and programs, library resources, commercialization, funding opportunities, and community resources. You will leave with: knowledge of how the university supports student and faculty startups through space, training, and mentorship an understanding of campus accelerators, pitch competitions, and […]
An Integrative Approach to An Integrative Approach to Experimental Research | CUF Lecture Series The dominant paradigm of experimental social and behavioral science views an experiment as a test of a theory, where the theory is assumed to generalize beyond the experiment’s specific conditions. But in reality, the process of reconciling findings from many different […]
“Open By Default” (OBD) is a dataset from the Investigative Journalism Foundation which is Canada’s largest collection of government documents, comprising over 4.5 million pages of Access To Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests and corresponding government documentation. This project enhanced data capture using optical character recognition (OCR), improved search performance through Large Language Model (LLM) […]
NSERC is hosting live Q&A sessions which are meant to assist the research community on how to apply for the Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program. Attendees are welcome to submit questions in advance up to 2 business days prior to the session. Questions submitted in advance will be prioritized and answered at the […]
This workshop is intended to provide a basic overview of Data Management Plans (DMPs), a tool often used to lay a foundation for good research data management practices through the life of a research project and beyond. This workshop will cover a basic overview of the components of a typical data management plan and share […]
Managing research data is a key component of any research project, and - when done right - can save you time and effort. In this session, participants will learn about current requirements and best practices for managing research data at all stages of a research project. Topics covered include: Journal and funder requirements Data management […]
NSERC is hosting live Q&A sessions which are meant to assist the research community on how to apply for the Research Tools and Instruments (RTI) Grants Program. Attendees are welcome to submit questions in advance up to 2 business days prior to the session. Questions submitted in advance will be prioritized and answered at the […]
Join us at this online training/demo of the VPRI Dashboards, including ART (Tableau)! Dashboards access is required and is limited to staff in research roles at U of T.
Researchers from the Tutte Institute for Mathematics and Computing (TIMC) at the Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSE) will present a virtual scientific session devoted to Exploratory Analysis for Unstructured Data. In this session, TIMC will present their view considering the latest NSERC-CSE Research Communities Call for Proposals on exploratory analysis of unstructured data. The session […]
Annie Collins is a Data Scientist at GivingTuesday, a US-based nonprofit focused on researching generosity and charitable giving behaviours. Beyond GivingTuesday, Annie has spent several years in data management and research roles within the Canadian nonprofit sector. She holds a Bachelors of Science in applied mathematics and statistics from the University of Toronto, and uses […]
Honour the experiences of residential school survivors by joining a University-wide event to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Students, librarians, faculty members, and staff can register to attend this event in person or watch the live stream. Orange Shirt Day has been observed on September 30th annually for […]
On October 1, 2024, join the Data Sciences Institute (DSI) Research Day, featuring leading voices in data science. The DSI Research Day #DataSciencesDay showcases the work of the DSI community and provides a forum for collaborators in academia, industry and government to connect. The day includes a poster session to highlight the innovative research taking place […]
Are you ready to dive into the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Join the Map & Data Library for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed specifically for new learners. This introductory session will guide attendees through the essentials, ensuring they gain a solid foundation in GIS. What to Expect: Installation and Setup: We’ll start […]
This workshop will provide participants with a framework for understanding foundational concepts related to sexual and gender diversity, including gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. The session will examine how common messages and ideas about sexuality and gender operate in our daily lives and work environments, with impacts for all of us, and specifically […]
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) presents the next session in the Drawing Across the Disciplines series, 3D Prototyping and Printing. In this session, we explore the full range of three-dimensional printing, from using specialized software to design the object, to choosing the best type of material to use for printing, to thinking […]
The Mercury Project, together with the University of Nairobi’s Institute for Development Studies, will welcome leaders from the public, private, and philanthropic communities to the Mercury Project Solutions Summit. Together, they will leverage new evidence to identify the most promising opportunities to increase vaccine demand and support science-based health decision-making.
Whether you are on the edge of a new industry or 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 co-sponsors Data Science Institute (DSI) and the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology & Society (SRI) for a dynamic two-day event that merges the hands-on coding experience of hackathons with cutting-edge research presentations. Discover the latest advancements in LLM research and its integration into the programming landscape. Learn about the current progress of LLMs and […]
Early-career researchers, post-doctoral fellows, PhD or Master's students who are passionate about sustainability and interested in engaging with community partners to co-create impactful solutions are being invited to the newest TKC Workshop hosted by the Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability (CECCS) in partnership with the SDGs@UofT Institutional Strategic Initiative (ISI) this coming […]
Sean Taylor is a data scientist, social scientist, statistician, and software developer. He mostly specializes in methods for solving causal inference and business decision problems, and is particularly interested in building tools for practitioners working on real-world problems. He is a co-founder and chief scientist at Motif.
Join co-sponsors Data Science Institute (DSI) and the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology & Society (SRI) for a dynamic two-day event that merges the hands-on coding experience of hackathons with cutting-edge research presentations. Discover the latest advancements in LLM research and its integration into the programming landscape. Learn about the current progress of LLMs and […]
