Led by: Shu Wan This course introduces the basic knowledge of social network analysis (SNA) to digital humanities scholars, especially historians. The course will consist of three parts. The first introduces the theory and terminology of SNA, centrality, its measurements, and other key SNA categories such as groups/subgroups, ego networks, and two-Mode networks. The second […]
Led by: Juilee Decker and David Messinger In the past, scholars applied lemon juice and a heat source when uncovering hidden features of historical documents (think: “National Treasure”). We now know that this method damaged artifacts unnecessarily. Interest in this field has led to newer, safer practices involving cameras, sensors, and LED panels. A low-cost, […]
Led by: William J. Turkel This course is a hands-on introduction to using LLM technology (large language models like ChatGPT or Gemini) to assist with the practice of writing nonfiction. Popular discussions of this technology have focused on the unconstrained models’ tendencies to hallucinate, their inability to cite or return verifiable sources of information, and […]
Led by: David Wrisley and Parham Aledavood Ce cours propose un aperçu des méthodes numériques appliquées aux études littéraires. Il s’adresse aux débutant·e·s intéressé·e·s par le potentiel du numérique dans leurs recherches et souhaitant découvrir une diversité de techniques. Nous explorerons des exemples novateurs de recherches en études littéraires, en abordant les méthodes et la […]
Date: June 9 2025 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 will learn how […]
Dates: June 9th to June 13th 2025 Part of IDARE Summer University 2025: “Handmade Digital”IDARE: INTERACTIVE DIGITAL ARTS, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION The Small Web: Making Minimal Websites and Digital Ephemera by Hand Please note: in-person or virtual attendance is possible for this workshop. Instructor: Reg Beatty The “small web” is a space where people question […]
Dates: June 9th to June 13th 2025 Part of IDARE Summer University 2025: “Handmade Digital”IDARE: INTERACTIVE DIGITAL ARTS, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION Tiny Games: Handmade Playables Please note: in-person or virtual attendance is possible for this workshop. Instructor: Jeremy Andriano Video games can be tiny! In this course, you will be introduced to several digital authoring […]
Dates: June 9th to June 13th 2025 Part of IDARE Summer University 2025: “Handmade Digital”IDARE: INTERACTIVE DIGITAL ARTS, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION Micro-Editions: Handmade Digital Editions Please note: in-person or virtual attendance is possible for this workshop. Instructor: Jason Boyd Online publishing makes feasible the publication of texts of varying lengths, from the very long to […]
Date: June 10 2025 Description: Have you ever tried to run someone else’s code and it just didn’t work? Have you ever been lost interpreting your colleague’s data? This hands-on session will provide researchers with tools and techniques to make their research process more transparent and reusable in remote computing environments. We’ll be using platforms like […]
Led by Apurva Ashok (Rebus Foundation) Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will explore practical, fun, and effective strategies for co-creating Open Educational Resources (OER) with students. We’ll discover how open educational practices and renewable assignments can transform classroom dynamics by engaging students as active knowledge creators rather than passive participants. Together, we’ll […]
Date: June 12 2025 Description: With the release of the Tri-Agency Research Data Management Policy all Canadian post-secondary institutions and research hospitals that administer Tri-Agency funding were required to develop and post institutional research data management (RDM) strategies by March 1, 2023. As institutions finalized their strategies, they began to consider what implementation would look like. […]
Date: June 16 2025 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 […]