Statistics Canada provides access to a rich collection of data resources that support research, teaching, policy development, and evidence-based decision-making. From Census data and national surveys to public use microdata files and geographic datasets, these resources offer valuable insights into Canada’s population, economy, health, and society. Through guided demonstrations, participants will learn how to navigate […]
Date: October 22nd 2026 This workshop provides a gentle introduction to web mapping using the browser-based platforms and . These platforms are free and quite straightforward to use. Join us to learn how to dynamically and interactively visualize geospatial data with maps that can be shared to others via a link.Note: This workshop is part of the […]
The landscape of social media data collection has changed significantly in recent years, creating new challenges and opportunities for researchers interested in studying online platforms. This workshop introduces Zeeschuimer and 4CAT, a powerful combination of browser-based and server-based tools designed to support the collection, management, and analysis of data from selected social media platforms. Through […]
Date: October 27th 2026 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 […]
We use spreadsheet programs for entering, organizing, subsetting, and sorting data, for generating statistics and plots, and more. This course shows you some best practices that will result in fewer mistakes, greater reproducibility, and easier use of other software tools with data exported from spreadsheets. Learn how to: decide whether a spreadsheet or a database […]
Workshop: Licensing Your Research Data 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. […]
Join the Sherman Centre and the Office of Community Engagement for an interactive workshop exploring digital tools and techniques that can enhance community-engaged courses. Through demonstrations, discussion, and hands-on exploration, participants will learn how to evaluate digital tools for specific teaching and partnership goals, identify best practices for implementation, and discover practical tips and tricks […]
Date: October 29th 2026 This workshop provides a gentle introduction to web mapping with , a free and open-source code library. No prior experience necessary! Join us to learn how to dynamically and interactively visualize geospatial data with maps that can be shared to others via a link.Note: This workshop is Part 2 of the series Intro […]
Researchers and librarians often deal with “messy” data. This could include inconsistent interview transcripts, poorly formatted longitudinal datasets, or standardizing names for an authority file. Preparing this data for analysis is a critical step that requires the same level of rigor and reproducibility as the analysis itself. This workshop introduces OpenRefine, a powerful, free, and […]
This introductory workshop explores how cloud computing can support research projects. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of cloud computing and be given the tools for determining when cloud computing is the right choice over high-performance computing (HPC). The workshop will provide an overview of the cloud services offered by the Digital Research Alliance […]
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 […]
November 4th 2026 This workshop focuses on Large Language Models (LLM) to provide participants with a foundational understanding of LLM, their working, and how to fine-tune a pre-trained LLM for your own data. In this workshop, we will use cloud-based platforms, so you don’t need to have Python installed. Please make sure that you have […]