This Map and Data Library workshop provides a quick start to get you up and running using Esri's ArcGIS Online platform to create and share spatially aware, web-based digital narratives. First, you'll gain familiarity with the web mapping functionality of ArcGIS Online by creating an interactive web map using open data. Then we'll take a […]
The Acceleration Consortium (AC) is excited to announce the launch of a new grant stream dedicated to social sciences and humanities research. To kickstart this initiative, we are hosting two interactive workshops designed to shape the grant programs and ensure they meet the unique needs of social science and humanities applicants. Wednesday November 13th, 11:45 […]
This talk will discuss a project that explores the housing experiences of urban-dwelling American Indian/Alaska Native people across the United States. There is minimal disaggregated data about the diverse housing experiences of Indigenous people nationally. This includes those who are unhoused, are renters, homebuyers, or who live between reservation lands and cities. Funded by the […]
Presenter: Yohai Meiron & Shawn Winnington-Ball, SciNet. Details TBD
Are you interested in sharing your data with other researchers? Has a journal or funder asked you to share your data? In this session, participants will learn how to organize and publish research data in U of T Dataverse, the University of Toronto's institutional data repository hosted by Borealis. Through a live-demo, participants will learn […]
Once a month, the Office of Spread and Scale (OSS) hosts an online discussion group that provides an opportunity for people to discuss a key topic or paper with peers and experts in the field of implementation science. This session will feature lessons from a youth-parent-researcher partnership on engaging meaningfully in childhood disability research.
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) and The Conversation Canada are pleased to offer a newly created online workshop aimed at mitigating online harassment, trolling, and possible doxxing related to sharing research findings on social media and other digital platforms. Unfortunately, this form of knowledge mobilization has resulted in scholars exposing themselves to […]
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 Human Research Ethics Unit invites you to join this information session to address all types of research involving human participants in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education. Faculty members, graduate students, and staff are invited to attend. Workshops include a presentation with opportunities for questions and discussion. The research ethics workshops are eligible for credit […]
Community-Based Research Canada presents “Responding to Crises: What is the Value of Community-Based Research?”: their 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 […]
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 session is hosted by the Innovations and Partnerships Office (IPO) with support from the Faculty of Arts & Science Experiential Learning Outreach and Support (ELOS) to introduce Campus Ontario and their Ontario Collaborative Innovation Platform (OCIP) to the University of Toronto research community. The panelists for this session are: Nancy Cummings – Lead, Partnerships […]
CanPath is expanding its collaboration with the Canadian Urban Environmental Health Research Consortium (CANUE) by adding 17 new environmental exposure datasets to its existing data resources. CANUE provides standardized, area-level data on air and noise pollution, green spaces, climate change, and socioeconomic factors, linked to health cohort studies using participant residential postal codes. This webinar […]
EPIC is partnering with the Institute for Pandemics and the Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine to host a three-part speaker series this fall on AI and infectious diseases! Moderated by The Globe and Mail’s Ivan Semeniuk, this series will be a fascinating exploration of how AI is revolutionizing the way we detect and respond to infectious diseases. All […]
Clinical trials all too often fail to reflect the communities that stand to be most affected by the outcomes of that research. Like other broad efforts to build a fairer, more inclusive society, there is an ongoing movement toward health equity — the effort to assure every person in society has fair access to health […]
The purpose of this presentation is to provide insight on the immigration process for international students and to explain how prospective applicants are security screened for admissibility. The presentation will provide an overview on the immigration forms, supporting documents and requirements for a study permit. The roles and responsibilities of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada […]
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click qualitative data management and analysis tool, NVivo, by working through some typical steps of a qualitative data analysis research project, such as loading in data, coding, running queries, and exporting. Why: Learning qualitative data analysis skills and tools will help you organize or participate in qualitative research projects, […]
The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) and Centre for Community Partnerships (CCP) invite you to join us for the next session in the Community Engaged Research Discussion Club (https://cris.utoronto.ca/related/community-engaged-research-faculty-discussion-club). This series is for researchers with an interest in deepening their theoretical and practical understanding of community engaged research to connect with, and learn […]
What is the impact of racism on health? How can community-based research and partnerships not only inform policy but also influence how public health equity is taught in post-secondary institutions? In the second installment of the BRN Research Conversation Series, Onye Nnorom (Assistant Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health) and Notisha Massaquoi (Assistant Professor, […]
This session will support trainees in understanding what underpins successful research partnership with Indigenous communities. Foundational theories and central tenets of research with Indigenous communities will be discussed, followed by a deeper examination of the way in which core principles can be actualized. OBJECTIVES: Describe fundamental principles for working with Indigenous communities. Outline best practices […]
Elevate your expertise in managing post-award research budgets with our dynamic STAR workshop. Here is what you can look forward to: • Discover the most effective FIS (Financial Information System) and UTRAC (U of T Research Account) tools for budget administration • Gain a clear understanding of the regulations that impact research funding • Learn […]
In-Person Session What does it mean to be an ally to Indigenous peoples? Is it even possible to call yourself an ally, or is it more correct to say that one can only aspire to be an ally, as allyship is a continuous process of self-reflexivity, learning, and acting in a decolonial manner? These are […]
In today's rapidly changing academic publishing environment, researchers and authors face new challenges and opportunities related to copyright management and open access publishing. This webinar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this complex landscape effectively. This webinar is designed for researchers and authors who wish to deepen their understanding […]
In today's rapidly changing academic publishing environment, researchers and authors face new challenges and opportunities related to copyright management and open access publishing. This webinar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this complex landscape effectively. This webinar is designed for researchers and authors who wish to deepen their understanding […]
At the program information session: • Learn how to successfully apply to the program • Get an overview of the business canvas, a key component of the application • Hear from previous years' pitch finalists • Network with other interested trainees and/or form a team While this program is designed primarily for trainees, supervisors are […]
Born and raised in China, Yiqin Fu spent many of her formative years in the U.S. and the U.K. Yiqin (pronounced ee-ching) is studying towards a Ph.D. in political science at Stanford University, after having worked as a research associate at Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center in New Haven, Connecticut and Beijing, China. […]
The governance of universities plays a critical role in shaping institutional priorities and ensuring equitable practices. Understanding the frameworks and principles that underpin university governance, including the roles and responsibilities of the various governance bodies and the intersection with administrative bodies, is essential in effecting equitable systems change initiatives. This presentation aims to provide greater […]
On November 25th, CARTE Industry Speaker Seminar Series hosts Jimin Sun from Cohere, moderated by Professor Scott Sanner. Title: Tools Fail: Detecting Silent Errors in Faulty Tools Abstract: Tools have become a mainstay of Large Language Models (LLMs), allowing them to retrieve knowledge not in their weights, to perform tasks on the web, and even to control […]
A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs Redbird Circle Inc., in partnership with ICUBE at University of Toronto will continue to offer virtual coaching and mentorship sessions for Indigenous Entrepreneurs on an ongoing basis until mid-fall. This means you will have continuous access to mentorship and coaching to help you progress with your business ventures. […]
The next Desjardins Speaker Series will inspire any entrepreneurs looking to manufacture their own products and scale their businesses. Hear from two iconic Canadian entrepreneurs—Jim Estill, CEO & President of Danby appliances and Katherine Homuth, Founder & CEO of SRTX —as they share their experiences with manufacturing challenges and offer valuable advice for founders looking […]
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 […]
The presentation will provide an overview of Canada's current sanctions measures, best practices on how to conduct due diligence to verify sanctions, and information on how to apply for a permit, if one is required. Sanctions have implications for Canadian educational institutions, affecting research collaborations and funding opportunities, as well as how researchers and other […]
Researchers in the humanities and social sciences, are you wondering how you can better include student training in your funding applications? As projects become more complex, as a PI you might be looking for some inspiration for the range of roles that students can play for a funded research project. This workshop presents the possibilities […]
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 […]
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click qualitative data management and analysis tool, NVivo, by working through some typical steps of a qualitative data analysis research project, such as loading in data, coding, running queries, and exporting. Why: Learning qualitative data analysis skills and tools will help you organize or participate in qualitative research projects, […]
The Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS), in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation and University of Toronto Libraries, is hosting a hands-on workshop that aims to equip researchers with essential knowledge and skills for using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in their work. Participants will learn to craft effective prompts and […]
Insights from Art, Activism and Scholarship Based on research with community organizations led by 2SLGBTQ+, racialized, gendered, and other groups, speakers will discuss findings on EDI and consent practices developed from within these intersectional communities, rather than those shaped by external or institutional policies. Moderated by Dr. Yasmin Jiwani, Concordia University Organized by Dr. Zeinab […]
This session is now being hosted on November 7, 2024. To register, please visit: https://cris.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/4619
In-person session Please note: this is Part 1 of a 2-part workshop. It is recommended that you also attend Part 2 to a complete understanding of the context for this session. Culture is expressed in the worldviews of peoples from different backgrounds, lived experiences and histories. It is fostered through one's unique identification with one's […]
Caroline Weis is a Senior AI/ML Engineer and team lead at gsk.ai. In 2021, she completed her PhD in Machine Learning for Computational Biology and Healthcare at ETH Zurich. Her research interests lie in the development of personalized healthcare through data analysis and machine learning on medical and biological data.
