EBSCO Databases will have a Major User Interface Change
Original Communication – Gerstein news item: July 30, 2025

All EBSCO databases will have a major user interface change, which includes some changes to items saved to users’ personal EBSCO accounts and some of its other functions. While CINAHL users will have access to the new interface starting on Aug 5th, they will still have access to the classic (old) interface until Dec 31st for some additional time to adjust to this transition.

Data Science Certificate for Doctoral Students
Original Communication – Data Sciences Institute website: July 28, 2025

The School of Graduate Studies and the Data Sciences Institute collaborate to offer the Data Science Certificate for University of Toronto doctoral students to support their success in their chosen field. The not-for-credit Certificate provides in-demand skills in industry that can enhance doctoral student career opportunities. The Certificate includes a module on deploying AI applications, including large language models (LLMs).

Given the need for data sciences upskilling across a wide range of disciplines and careers, the Data Science Certificate content is suitable for students from a broad range of academic disciplines with no prior data science and AI experience.