Upcoming Research & Innovation Events

Explore November & December Training & Events!
And visit the CRIS calendar for a full listing.

Let’s Talk International Partnerships Fireside Chats 

Global Classrooms
November 26, 2020, 12:00pm-1:00pm 
Register: https://cris.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/983

Academic Partnerships
December 17, 2020, 12:00pm-1:00pm 
Register: https://cris.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/984 

These monthly drop-in sessions with the Office of the Vice-President, International allow you to ask questions about how to engage with international partners, obtain funding, learn more about U of T’s international strategy, and more. 

Snacking on Bits and Bytes – Map and Data Library Webinar series

Nov. 17, 2020, 2:00pm-3:00pm 
Getting Started with Python in ArcGIS Pro 
Register: https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/event/3584331

This talk illustrates how to get started using Python in ArcGIS Pro and as a stand alone program to automate geoprocessing tools through the ArcPy site package. 

Dec. 1, 2020, 2:00pm-3:00pm 
Introduction to Dataverse for Sharing Data 
Register: https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/event/3577283https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/event/3577283

Dataverse is a repository for research data. This webinar will provide an introduction to Dataverse and provide participants with an overview of how to log on to Dataverse, add a dataset, restrict access to files, and give collaborators permission to edit datasets. 

CRIS Making & Sustaining the Pivot Webinar Series 

November 17, 2020, 10:00am-11:30am 
Register: https://cris.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/772   

In this session, panelists will share their first-hand experience with planning and hosting virtual research conferences and events. 

Research Ethics in the Health Sciences Info Sessions 2020-2021 
November 24, 2020, 12:00pm-2:00pm 
Register: https://cris.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/1009

Faculty members, graduate students, and staff are all invited to attend.  Workshops will include a presentation with opportunities for questions and discussion.  

JHI: 2020 SSHRC Insight Development Grant 
December 3, 2020, 9:30am-11:30am 
Register: Contact Suzanne Jaeger

For U of T humanities faculty researchers who are preparing February 2021 SSHRC Insight Grant application. Register now to learn valuable tips and strategies to increase your chances of success.

NVivo Fall Qualitative Research & Innovation Series 

This series highlights qualitative research and data collection methods across the social sciences and showcases practical insights into both traditional and emerging qualitative research approaches. 

November 12, 2020, 12:00pm-1:00pm 
NVivo: Connecting for Collecting Data: Qualitative Research Online with Human Participants 
Register: https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/event/3579884 

This webinar will explore ways to design and conduct qualitative research online, including 1-1 or group interviews, participant observation, or creative methods. 

Dec. 4, 2020, 8:00am – 9:00am 
NVivo: An Introduction to Rapid Qualitative Research 
Register: https://libcal.library.utoronto.ca/event/3579885 

This webinar provides a brief introduction to the field of rapid qualitative research. 

SCINet: Relational Database Basics 

Session 1: November 30, 2020 12:30pm-2:00pm
Session 2: December 2, 2020 12:30pm – 2:00pm 
Session 3: December 4, 2020 12:30pm – 2:00pm  
Register: https://support.scinet.utoronto.ca/education/go.php/559/index.php  

Principles and uses of relational databases with practical examples using python and sqlite on the Niagara supercomputer.