Workshop: Optimize Directory Structures for Research Data This practical workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, focuses on strategies for organizing research data using clear and logical directory structures. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and staff, the session helps participants manage files more effectively to support collaboration, reproducibility, and long-term data stewardship. Participants […]
Date: February 5 2026 Presenter: Jacob Turola Participants work on techniques that make their expensive games more affordable and create unique twists on classics like Catan, Chess, Monopoly, Warhammer, Battletech and many more. You’ll see demonstrations of designing and creating custom game pieces, followed by post-processing and painting techniques to achieve high-quality finishes. These methods enhance […]
Date: February 6 2026 Have a creative project you want to showcase online? Join this hands-on bootcamp to kickstart building your own digital exhibition site using Omeka S, a free and open-source web publishing platform designed for creating and managing online archives and exhibits. In this workshop, we will cover Omeka S fundamentals, including best […]
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn to create simple, static maps to accompany academic publications. You will be introduced to a variety of maps as well as best practices in cartography. This workshop is suited for anyone who wants to make a map of their research area, or whose project involves data with a […]
Date: February 9 2026 Data is never truly neutral. It is imagined, created, managed, and archived through the perspectives, values, and lived experiences of those who produce it. This workshop introduces queer data care, a feminist framework that challenges conventional understandings of “good” or “gold standard” research (Compton, 2018) and invites more ethical, accountable, and […]
This practical workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, introduces the purpose and structure of a data dictionary to support clear, consistent, and reusable research data. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and staff, the session emphasizes how data dictionaries enhance data documentation, sharing, and reuse. Participants will learn how to: Use templates and […]
Date: February 10 2026 Presenter: Rosa Orlandini & Alexandra Wong Do you need to find published data to use in your research projects or assignments, and you don’t know where to start? We can help! This practical workshop will be conducted by members of the York University Libraries’ Data Services Team. It will introduce various sources […]
Date: February 11 2026 Curious about how research networks form and evolve? Bibliometric visualizations can help you uncover patterns in scholarly publishing—who’s collaborating, what topics are trending, and how ideas move across disciplines. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use VOSviewer, a free and open-source tool designed specifically for visualizing bibliometric networks. Using […]
Date: February 11 2026 Presenter: Cora Coady Researching Indigenous topics is undeniably complex. Indigenous knowledges are deeply rooted in community but identifying authentic Indigenous voices in academia among numerous colonial narratives can be a daunting task. Processing this material can take an emotional toll. By learning how to navigate these resources thoughtfully, you can respectfully and […]
Date: February 11 2026 Presenter: Jacob Turola Create miniature worlds and set pieces using the tools and machines at makerspace! Participants will be introduced to methods of 3D printing, laser cutting, and resin printing to make miniature scale props and set pieces.
Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Git is widely used version control software that tracks changes to a group of files, referred to as a repository. GitHub is a popular website for hosting and sharing Git repositories, making it easier to collaborate and share your work. Together, Git and GitHub provide a […]
17 February 2026 Yolaine Chénard & Simon Côté-Lapointe Apprenez comment transcrire vos entrevues avec Whisper Standalone de façon sécuritaire et gratuite lors de cet atelier. Whisper AI est un système de reconnaissance automatique de la parole développé par OpenAI et disponible gratuitement en téléchargement. La version Whisper Standalone permet d’utiliser le script directement sur votre ordinateur PC […]
Date: February 18 2026 Presenter: Jacob Turola Participants will get to make their own circuits and code by trying out Arduino control boards for the first time! Sensors and boards will be provided, alongside wires and other peripherals. This is an entry level orientation to get you started and show you what is available! No experience […]
Date: February 19 2026 Community-led data practices empower and support community-led grassroots actions and initiatives. Data are valuable and we need to work together to take care of them, from the initial planning stages of a project to where it lives after the work is complete. In this 101-level session, we’ll introduce the Community Research […]
This practical workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, explores how licensing supports responsible sharing, reuse, and attribution of research data. Aimed at graduate students, researchers, and staff, the session highlights best practices for applying data licenses that align with FAIR and open science principles within the Canadian data landscape. Participants will learn how to: […]
Date: February 24 2026 Presenter: Rosa Orlandini Are you looking for data about racialized populations and/or ethnic populations in Canada, as it relates to your research topic? It can be a challenge, and you are not alone! In the past couple of years, there have been several calls to actions from the research community calling for governments to […]
26 February 2026 Wikipédia est un projet d’encyclopédie collective en ligne et multilingue qui vise à offrir un contenu librement réutilisable, objectif et vérifiable, que chacun peut modifier et améliorer. Vous désirez contribuer à Wikipédia? Cette présentation propose un tour d’horizon des éléments essentiels pour vous lancer dans l’aventure wikipédienne. La philosophie de Wikipédia, ses […]
Date: February 26 2026 Presenter: Jacob Turola Ready to level up your sewing skills? This advanced orientation is perfect for those who’ve already mastered the basics and want to dive deeper into sewing machine techniques. We’ll explore more refined stitching methods, curved seams, seam finishes, and fabric control for greater precision and versatility.