Workshops & Events
The following co-curricular workshops and events are currently scheduled at U of T Scarborough and across the library system. Workshops and events offer special skills and opportunities to expand your research and information skill set. If you are interested in customizable, curricular workshops based on these topics, or in scheduling a co-curricular workshop, please contact your Liaison Librarian.
Learn more library research skills on your own time through self-paced modules and recorded workshops.
All Workshops
What: This hands-on workshop will build on the concepts introduced in An Introduction to Programming for Absolute Beginners Using Python: Part 1 to introduce you to more basic concepts of one of the world's most popular programming languages, Python… More
Presenter Neil Aitken & Nick Field
Location: Online
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ggplot2 is a popular R package used to create publication-quality graphics.
This workshop gently introduces users to ggplot2 functions in RStudio for creating clear and visually appealing graphs.
No math or statistics theory required or covered.… More
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
What: Take a crafty break with us! Make a custom positive affirmation button, get to know the Unstudy Leisure Collection, and take the opportunity to ask a librarian any of your burning questions related to… More
Location Robarts Library
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Event > Wellness
This interactive workshop introduces the fundamentals of 3D design using Autodesk Fusion 360. Learn how to plan a project, master the basics of parametric 3D modelling, and personalize your design using industry-relevant tools. Perfect for makers… More
Presenter Mary Ellen Brown & Marita Cafazzo
Location Gerstein Library
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3D Printing
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… More
Presenter Mary Ellen Brown
Location MADLab
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3D Printing
What: Learn to use a market-leading, point-and-click data visualization tool, Power BI, by creating visualizations, such as bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, and scatter plots.
Why: Learning data visualization skills and tools will help you gain… More
Presenter Kelly Schultz
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
Learn how to gather, organize, and cite your sources using Zotero, a free, open-source reference management tool. No prior Zotero knowledge is required. Please note that this is a workshop intended for beginner Zotero users – if you have advanced… More
Location OISE Library
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Citation Management
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… More
Location Gerstein Library
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3D Printing
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… More
Location: Online
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Business & Entrepreneurship
Please, check out other Fun Data Friday events.
What: Learn the basics of qualitative data analysis through a discussion and practice using NVivo.
Why: With data spread across so many different formats, finding… More
Location The BRIDGE, UTSC
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Digital Tools
Would you like to learn how to elevate your mapping workflows using coding? This free, two-hour workshop from the Map and Data Library will give you a hands-on introduction to Python programming using ArcGIS Pro. Designed for learners who have some… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
Learn how to gather, organize, and cite your sources using Zotero, a free, open-source reference management tool. No prior Zotero knowledge is required. Please note that this is a workshop intended for beginner Zotero users – if you have advanced… More
Location OISE Library
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Citation Management
What: Need to paws and de-stress? Health & Wellness and Robarts Library are hosting Sunshine Therapy Dogs to help students de-stress and recharge.
Why: Take a break from studying to connect with a loving therapy dog, and chat… More
Location Robarts Library
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Event > Wellness
What: The Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS) is staying up late to help you get things done! We'll be at Robarts Library running in-person activities to help you de-stress and connect with other students.
Why: Take a break… More
Location Robarts Library
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Event > Social
This event will feature current U of T Master of Science in Biomedical Communications (MScBMC) students who share their academic experiences and present their work in biomedical communications. The MScBMC program is a highly competitive… More
Location Gerstein Library
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Bring your thesis, research, or paper to this workshop and learn how to creatively transform it into a visual product in the form of a zine. Join library staff from the Earth Sciences, Engineering & Computer Science, and Gerstein libraries for a… More
Presenter Ginny Ekvall
Location Engineering Library
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Join us for a panel featuring professionals working in science communication/graphic medicine, followed by an hour-long, hands-on illustration workshop. Participants will be able to engage directly with experienced practitioners:… More
Location Gerstein Library
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Would you like to learn how to enhance your open source mapping using coding? This free, two-hour workshop from the Map and Data Library will give you a hands-on introduction to geospatial Python programming using QGIS. Designed for learners who… More
Presenter Cole White
Location: Online
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Data & Statistics
A collaboration between The Centre for Teaching and Learning, UTSC, Library UTSC, Library UTM
Faculty, librarians and staff are invited to an experiential day of learning about how to integrate contemplative pedagogy into teaching and learning… More
Location UTSC (see description for exact location)
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Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
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… More
Location Gerstein Library
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3D Printing
Workshop Title: Scholarly Publishing Landscape: Getting Published 101
What: Learn about the economics behind scholarly publishing, including different open access models and the implications of who holds copyright. You'll gain… More
Presenter Garni Assadourian & Michelle Spence
Location: Online
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Scholarly Publishing
What: Learn how to manage your author identity through tools like ORCID and consistent name usage which can boost the visibility and impact of your research. You'll also explore key metrics… More
Presenter Heather Cunningham & Michelle Spence
Location: Online
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