November 10th 2026 Regular expressions are a powerful and standardized way of representing patterns in text using special symbols and syntax. A core part of many programming languages, search engines, text editors, and other commonly-used software, regular expressions have a surprisingly wide array of uses, from efficiently finding strings of text in large data sets, […]
This workshop will introduce the use of the Ollama application to extract text and structured data from images and sound recordings. It will cover installation and operation of Ollama, and will provide worked examples which can be explored in real time. Ollama provides a chat interface for familiar chat interactions, and also a network API […]
Are you applying for research ethics? Are you unsure what your responsibilities are for managing it or trying to figure out what a good way to manage it is? In this workshop, we will discuss the foundations of working with data from human participants. In our modern research environment it is essential to properly protect […]
Apprenez comment transcrire vos entrevues avec Whisper Standalone ou Vibe Transcribe de façon sécuritaire et gratuite lors de cet atelier. Whisper AI ou Vibe Transcribe sont des systèmes de reconnaissance automatique de la parole disponibles gratuitement en téléchargement. Ils permettent d’utiliser des scripts de transcription directement sur votre ordinateur PC (non disponible sur Mac). Étant donné qu’ils sont installés […]
Workshop: Introduction to De-identification This practical workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, is the first session in a three‑part series on anonymizing and preparing sensitive data for responsible research use and sharing. This introductory session focuses on core concepts, terminology, and conceptual frameworks that underpin data de-identification practices across disciplines. Participants will […]
This session will introduce participants to OpenRefine, a powerful, free and open source tool to work with large datasets. We will quickly work through how to use OpenRefine to effectively clean and format tabular data while automatically tracking any changes. This session is suitable for beginners with no prior knowledge of OpenRefine. There are no […]
Want to turn your data into clear, compelling visuals? In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to use Power BI, a powerful tool for building interactive dashboards and charts. Power BI is freely available to McMaster users, making it a great option for coursework, research, and projects. No previous experience with Power BI is […]
Date: November 24th 2026 Plain text formats have received increasing attention fromscholars in recent years and have been described as among the best ways to store knowledge persistently. This workshop will introduce you to the benefits of using plain text files and simple markup formats to create flexible, robust, and future-proof workflows for digital scholarship, […]
nterested in learning how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to explore, visualize, and communicate spatial information? GIS combines geographic data with analytical tools to help researchers identify patterns, answer spatial questions, and create compelling maps. Through hands-on exercises in ArcGIS Pro, participants will gain practical experience working with geographic data and applying core […]
Workshop: Introduction to Manual Data De-identification This practical workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, is the second session in a four‑part series on de-identifying and preparing sensitive data for responsible research use and sharing. Building on the concepts introduced in the first session, this hands‑on workshop focuses on applied manual techniques for de-identifying […]
Want to learn how to work with rich Canadian survey data? The Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) from Statistics Canada offers detailed microdata from national sample surveys—perfect for uncovering meaningful insights. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to access, manage, and analyze PUMF datasets. Through practical exercises, you’ll explore statistical techniques and develop skills […]
Formation réservée pour les personnes étudiantes aux cycles supérieurs. NVivo est un logiciel en soutien à l’analyse qualitative. Il facilite l’organisation et l’analyse de données non structurées. Cette initiation présentera les fonctionnalités de base du logiciel : Les informations de connexion (lien Zoom) seront envoyées par courriel à votre adresse UQAM. Informations importantes : Guides liés: NVivo par […]