This workshop will first give an introduction to web maps, including the differences between digital maps and web maps, their structure, and how they work. The second part of the workshop will be a short hands-on session where we will create our own web map using Leaflet.js. Intro to Web Maps Hands on with Leaflet.js This […]
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: April 2 2026 Presenter: Jacob Turola This session demonstrates the creation of custom stamps using various methods. Attendees will explore techniques such as CNC machining rubber, 3D printing with TPU, and laser cutting. Each method will be demonstrated, highlighting the materials and processes involved, allowing participants to choose the best approach for their stamp-making projects.
Date: April 8 2026 Presenter: Jiaqi Yuan Create your own moving toy using 3D printing, Arduino, and servo motors! Explore simple kinetic mechanisms to make objects spin or move back and forth. Learn how to design, print, and control motion with code. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity and imagination!
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: […]
16 April 2026 Cet atelier propose une plongée captivante dans le monde de la reconnaissance automatique de l’écriture manuscrite grâce à l’intelligence artificielle. Nous découvrirons les principales fonctionnalités de Transkribus, un outil gratuit qui facilite la transcription d’archives historiques et de manuscrits. Rejoignez-nous pour une expérience stimulante où le passé rencontre l’avenir grâce à la convergence […]
Learn how to create effective and funder-compliant Data Management Plans (DMPs) in this hands-on workshop led by UBC’s Research Data Management team, designed for graduate students and researchers across disciplines. Participants will explore best practices in research data planning and gain experience using the DMP Assistant tool, a free, bilingual platform maintained by the Digital Research Alliance […]
Date: May 5 2026 Your students deserve to know about Research Data Management! In this brand-new “train the trainer” session for educators, RDM Services will prepare you to prepare your graduate and undergraduate students for increasing grant and publisher requirements for Data Management Plans and Data Deposit. “Do my students even have data to manage?” […]
Dates: May 5th 2026 to May 8th 2026 Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Guiliano, Professor of History, Indiana University Max Participants: 15
Dates: May 5th 2026 to May 8th 2026 Instructors:Dr. Andie Silva, Professor of English (York College) and Digital Humanities (CUNY Graduate Center)zelda montes, CUNY Graduate Center This workshop will explore best practices for immersing students in archival, editorial, and analytical practices that privilege agency, self-discovery, and research-driven writing. Using approaches and tools such as TEI, […]
Dates: May 5th 2026 to May 8th 2026 Instructors:Shahira Khair, University of Victoria LibrariesSandra Sawchuck, Mount Saint Vincent Libraries This intensive four-day hands-on workshop is designed for humanities researchers who want to actively apply best practices in research data management in their own research projects. Recognizing the unique and diverse nature of humanities data—from digitized […]
Date: May 12 2026 Let us be your body double with this in-person bootcamp! Data Management Plans (DMPs) are both incredibly helpful research tools and increasingly required for grants but it can hard to know how to complete a Data Management Plan if it’s your first time. If you’re in the process of creating a […]