Workshops

This workshop provides an introduction to using SPSS to perform common data management and basic statistical analysis tasks. Participants will work through hands-on exercises in SPSS, and will learn to import spreadsheets, manage and edit data,… More

In this workshop you will learn how to create a library, collections (folders), import citations to build your personal library, remove duplications, find full-text, and create a bibliography in MS Word as you write your papers. Zotero has an online… More

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… More

Learn how to safely operate the LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printers. You must complete this safety training session before you can use our 3D printers. The event will be held in the Digital Studio on the south side of the first floor of Robarts Library.

This is an introduction to advanced searching using the PubMed interface. In this workshop we will cover searching with MeSH terms and filters, creating an account and saving the search, creating an alert, and exporting citations for better… More

This interactive workshop introduces the basics of 3D design. Learn to plan a project, master the basics of 3D modelling using the free, web-based TinkerCad application, and personalize your design. Perfect for makers who want to design a digital… More

What: Learn best practices to create infographics, which are a specific type of data visualization that uses a mix of data, visuals, and text to inform or persuade. Why: Learning infographic creation skills and tools will help you promote… More

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… More

Join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll dive into the world of QGIS! This session, presented by UofT's Map and Data Library, is designed to help you build proficiency in loading and manipulating data from a variety of sources within… More

This introductory workshop will introduce you to the tools and resources related to podcasts. You will learn about best practices for creating a podcast, including choosing a format, comparing recording software and selecting the proper equipment… More

In this workshop you will learn how to create a library, collections (folders), import citations to build your personal library, remove duplications, find full-text, and create a bibliography in MS Word as you write your papers. Zotero has an online… More

Join us for a workshop highlighting the physical resources available for founders to borrow and use in support of their ventures. Location: The Makerspace AC256

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

Please, check out other Fun Data Friday events. What: In this workshop we will discuss what aspects of a map make it interpretable. You will learn how to map geospatial data, map layers, and how to apply map layers in ArcGIS Online and… More

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… More

What role do 3D technologies play in innovation? Join the Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing team for an interactive demonstration and Q&A with Jia Xi Chen, one of the founders of U of T startup Morphace, a smart mask that tracks your skin… More

Are you writing a knowledge synthesis for a dental topic? This workshop will guide you in selecting the correct guidelines for your methodology (systematic review, scoping review, umbrella review, etc.), selecting appropriate databases for a dental… More

This session will introduce you to DesignSpace, the online tool for creating Cricut projects. During the interactive workshop, you'll learn how to browse the Cricut design database or use the program's tools to create your own projects, like… More

In this free Map and Data Library workshop, you will learn how to use open data and geoprocessing tools to perform spatial analysis and develop problem-solving workflows. Using QGIS 3, we'll model a real-world problem and walk through the steps… More

Join archivists from the University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services (UTARMS) for an introductory session on archival research. Learn practical skills that can be applied across campus archives and beyond, helping you build a… More

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

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

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