Who's (not) counted: finding published data about ethnic and racialized populations in Canada [Online]
2026-02-24 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Halifax) | York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
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 collect more ethno-racial data, especially as it relates to social determinants of health, employment, health care, and education.

This workshop will be conduct by Rosa Orlandini from the York University Libraries’ Data Sercices Team. She will provide you with skills and strategies you can use to navigate this data ecosystem. After this workshop, participants will be able to apply search strategies & tools to find Canadian data, identify data gaps on your topic, and critique how published data are collected and disseminated.

This workshop is part of the Libraries’ programming for International Love Data Week 2026.

Makerspace Orientations: Advanced Sewing
2026-02-26 00:00 - 23:59 | York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
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.

Comment contribuer à Wikipédia? Introduction au fonctionnement de l'encyclopédie libre
2026-02-26 00:00 - 23:59 | UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal, 400 rue Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H2L 2C5
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 règles de fonctionnement éditorial, la structure d’un article ainsi que les principales fonctionnalités de l’interface utilisateur pour la rédaction seront couverts.

Présenté par Jean-Michel Lapointe et Simon Côté-Lapointe

Jean-Michel Lapointe est chargé de projets technopédagogiques au Carrefour d’innovation et de pédagogie universitaire depuis 2023. Il évolue au sein de l’UQAM depuis 2015, où il a d’abord été bibliothécaire. Spécialiste de l’écosystème Wikimédia, de la technologie wiki et de la culture numérique libre, il promeut depuis plusieurs années l’écriture encyclopédique dans Wikipédia en contexte universitaire.

Simon Côté-Lapointe est bibliothécaire en histoire et philosophie, et responsable des humanités numériques à l’UQAM. Il est détenteur d’un doctorat en sciences de l’information portant sur les archives audiovisuelles. Les méthodes et outils numériques pour la recherche ainsi que la gestion, l’organisation, la préservation et la diffusion des données et documents sont parmi ses champs d’intérêt.

Data Bites - File Naming Best Practices for Research Data
2026-03-02 00:00 - 23:59 | The University of British Columbia, 1958 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V62 1Z2, Canada
This practical workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, introduces strategies for consistent and meaningful file naming to support better research organization, collaboration, and long-term data reuse. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and staff, this session helps participants avoid common pitfalls and adopt best practices in their research workflows.

Participants will learn how to:

Avoid problematic file names that can cause compatibility issues across platforms and systems

Apply clear and consistent file naming conventions

Incorporate elements like version control, dates, and identifiers for easy file tracking and retrieval

Presenter(s): Eugene Barsky, Vanessa Choy

Introduction to Python & Coding for HSS - Part I of the HSS Python Series
2026-03-03 00:00 - 23:59
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is the first workshop of a beginner level four-part series for humanities and social sciences researchers (HSS) and librarians. We will use Python due to its vast popularity, easy syntax, and powerful extensions, while working in the user-friendly and convenient JupyterLab environment. This session focuses on introducing participants to basic coding concepts and fundamentals to help them confidently participate in high-level conceptual discussions with computer programmers or technical team members. These general concepts will be reinforced and illustrated with the hands-on development of simple programs that can immediately help with text-based research and analysis.

Participants can continue in the series to apply the Python knowledge with Textual Analysis (TextBlob) and LLMs. It is highly recommended that you complete this 2-part Python series before joining the Textual Analysis sessions.

For the Python workshops, you do not need any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented or prior programming experience.

You need a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages.

Instructor: Tannia Chevez

Introduction to Python & Coding for HSS - Part II of the HSS Python Series
2026-03-05 00:00 - 23:59
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is the first workshop of a beginner level four-part series for humanities and social sciences researchers (HSS) and librarians. We will use Python due to its vast popularity, easy syntax, and powerful extensions, while working in the user-friendly and convenient JupyterLab environment. This session focuses on introducing participants to basic coding concepts and fundamentals to help them confidently participate in high-level conceptual discussions with computer programmers or technical team members. These general concepts will be reinforced and illustrated with the hands-on development of simple programs that can immediately help with text-based research and analysis.

Participants can continue in the series to apply the Python knowledge with Textual Analysis (TextBlob) and LLMs. It is highly recommended that you complete this 2-part Python series before joining the Textual Analysis sessions.

For the Python workshops, you do not need any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented or prior programming experience.

You need a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you will need to pre-load specific software packages.

Instructors: Tannia Chevez

Plugins in QGIS
2026-03-09 00:00 - 23:59
This intermediate-level workshop is meant to extend basic knowledge of QGIS by exploring common plugins. Familiarity of the QGIS is therefore a prerequisite. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to use plugins to

Access dynamic basemaps hosted on web servers

Query and download Open Street Map (OSM) data

Geocode address data from a spreadsheet, and

Create an interactive webmap from a QGIS project

Familiarity with GIS is prerequisite for this workshop. Prior to the workshop date, please review our Introduction to Mapmaking with QGIS (https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-mapping-intro/). Additionally, if you are new to QGIS, we recommend you review our workshop on Thematic Mapping with QGIS (https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-thematic-mapping/) as well.

This workshop is taught by a graduate student in Geography with expertise in GIS and cartographic methods.

Workshop Link: https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-plugins-qgis/

Things to do before arriving:

QGIS is a free and open source desktop geographic information system (GIS). It can be installed on Windows, MacOS, and Linux using the download instructions here: https://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html.

Before attending, please download the most recent QGIS Long Term Release and review the Research Commons’ Introduction to QGIS.

Presenter(s): Lily Crandall-Oral

Data Bites - Choosing File Formats for Research Data
2026-03-09 00:00 - 23:59 | The University of British Columbia, 1958 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V62 1Z2, Canada
This practical workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, explores how selecting the right file formats can support long-term preservation, data sharing, and reuse. Aimed at graduate students, researchers, and staff, the session highlights best practices for choosing formats that align with FAIR data principles.

Participants will learn how to:

Apply practical guidelines for selecting file formats throughout the research data lifecycle

Identify preferred file formats for preservation, sharing, and interoperability

Distinguish between proprietary and open formats and understand their implications

Presenter(s): Eugene Barsky, Vanessa Choy

Textual Analysis using Python for HSS - TextBlob
2026-03-10 00:00 - 23:59
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is the third part of a four-part series for humanities and social sciences researchers (HSS) and librarians.

Textual Analysis using TextBlob focuses enables participants to apply basic coding concepts to text-based analysis. We will use a Python library to import, analyze, explore, and manipulate textual datasets and learn about common natural language processing (NLP) techniques like n-grams and NLP tasks such as word tokenization, parsing, frequency detection, spelling correction, sentiment analysis, classification, and more to explore meaningful trends in language patterns.

It is highly recommended that you complete the 2-part Python series, Introduction to Python & Coding for HSS – Part I & II in the HSS Python Series, before registering for this session.

You do not need any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented.

You need a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you may need to pre-load specific software packages.

Makerspace Orientation: Creating Sound-Immersive Eco-Friendly Cards
2026-03-11 00:00 - 23:59 | York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
Date: March 11 2026

Presenter: Ted Belke & Jiaqi Yuan

Get creative in this fun and eco-friendly workshop! Patrons will design their own stencils using tools like CNC machines, 3D printers, or laser cutters. Then, print the design on cotton paper and add a QR code that links to a sound recording. Make a postcard perfect for sharing or keeping as a special memory!

Débogue tes humanités: Documentation des nouvelles pratiques liées à l’utilisation de l’IA : préconisations pour les SHS
2026-03-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Université de Montréal, 3150 Rue Jean Brillant, Montreal, Québec, H3T 1N7, Canada
Voilà maintenant quelques années que l’IA est devenue monnaie courante et l’heure est désormais à la pérennisation des guides d’utilisation et des limites définies par les institutions de recherche et d’enseignement. Cet atelier présente les lignes directrices adoptées par les institutions en SHS ainsi que les méthodes de documentation existantes de ces nouvelles pratiques de rédaction, de correction et de recherche d’information.

→ Bibliothèque des lettres et sciences humaines (15:30)

→ Alexia Schneider

Pour plus de détails, veuillez consulter https://debogue.ecrituresnumeriques.ca/

Makerspace orientations: Keychains and jewelry
2026-03-12 00:00 - 23:59 | York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
Date: March 12 2026

Presenter: Jacob Turola

This session introduces participants to a blend of traditional and modern methods including 3D printing and laser cutting. Participants will see examples of suitable materials and get live demonstrations of our makerspace equipment. They will also be guided on selecting and attaching fittings and hooks. In a hands-on project, attendees will create unique jewelry pieces with expert assistance.

Textual Analysis using Python for HSS - Using LLMs
2026-03-12 00:00 - 23:59
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is the fourth part of the four-part series for humanities and social sciences researchers (HSS) and librarians.

Modern Text Analysis with Python explores the evolution of linguistic computation, moving beyond static rules of conventional natural language processing (NLP) techniques toward the era of Large Language Models (LLMs). Participants will navigate the shift from simple word representations to sophisticated context-aware embeddings, exploring practical applications of LLMs such as automated summarization, sentence completion, and advanced sentiment analysis using popular language models like GPT, BART and BERT. The session concludes with hands-on insights into state-of-the-art models like Gemini, Claude, and GPT-5, focusing on how to integrate these powerhouses into workflows via application programming interface (API).

This is a continuation of the HSS Python and TextBlob Series. It is highly recommended that you complete the 2-part Python series, Introduction to Python & Coding for HSS – Part I & II in the HSS Python Series, as well as Introduction to Text Analysis with Python using TextBlob before registering for this session.

You do not need any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented.

You need a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc) on which you have administrative privileges, as you may need to pre-load specific software packages.

Instructor: Yashar Monfared

Data Bites - Creating README Files for Research Data
2026-03-16 00:00 - 23:59 | The University of British Columbia, 1958 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V62 1Z2, Canada
This hands-on workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, introduces the importance of README files in documenting research data for long-term access and reuse. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and staff, the session provides practical guidance for creating clear, consistent, and useful data documentation.

Participants will learn how to:

Use templates and open tools to create and maintain README files throughout the research lifecycle

Identify the key components of an effective README file, including dataset description, file structure, and usage instructions

Apply best practices to improve data transparency, usability, and alignment with FAIR principles

Presenter(s): Eugene Barsky, Vanessa Choy

Social Media Data! Practical and Ethical Collection, Visualization, and Management
2026-03-19 00:00 - 23:59
Date: March 19 2026

From Reddit threads to TikTok trends, social media is deeply embedded in our daily lives. These platforms fuel polarization, connect queer communities, raise awareness about rare diseases, amplify both grassroots movements and gender-based violence, and even shape the new recipes we cook for dinner. With this flood of seemingly public content, it’s no surprise that researchers are increasingly turning to social media as a rich (and complicated!) source of data.

This hands-on workshop covers both practical techniques and ethical considerations for working with social media data. You’ll learn from experts across digital scholarship, research data management, and data analysis:

How to Collect to Social Media Data: Digital Scholarship Librarian John Fink will demo manual collection and scraping tools like the Digital Methods Initiative’s Zeeschuimer and 4CAT.

How to Analyze Social Media Data: Data Analysis and Visualization Librarian Subhanya Sivajothy will intro how to comb through social media data and show patterns.

How to Manage Social Media Data: Research Data Management Specialist Danica Evering will share tools and best practices for wrangling and organizing social media data.

How to Navigate Social Media Data Ethics: Digital Scholarship Coordinator Alexis-Carlota Cochrane will explore ethical considerations for researching social media, including strategies for protecting privacy and minimizing harm throughout the research and publication process.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Collect social media data using both manual and automated scraping tools like Zeeschuimer and 4CAT.

Analyze datasets to identify key trends and insights with introductory data exploration techniques.

Organize and manage social media data effectively by applying recommended best practices and tools.

Understand and address ethical challenges in social media research, including protecting privacy and minimizing harm at all stages.

This session is ideal for researchers, students, and practitioners across disciplines who are curious about using social media data in their work and want to approach it thoughtfully, ethically, and responsibly.

Details: Any preparatory work for the session can be found on its information page. This virtual workshop will be recorded and shared on the same page, and discoverable via the Sherman Centre’s Online Learning Catalogue.

Facilitator Bio:

Alexis-Carlota Cochrane (she/they) is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator at the Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship. In her role, she connects students, faculty, staff, and community members to resources, tools, and training that advance their digital research projects. Alexis is also PhD Candidate in the Department of Communication Studies and Media Arts at McMaster University. Her research interests include critical data studies, platform studies, data feminism, online harms, data justice, and digital humanities.

Danica Evering holds broad experience with research support, education, project management, advocacy, and knowledge translation; with fluency in social practice art, healthcare, community research, data, and systems development. Danica supports students, postdocs, faculty, and staff with RDM through the data lifecycle—Data Management Plans, storage and backup, data security, data sharing. With an MA in Media Studies from Concordia, they are interested in fostering RDM within curious scholars and disciplines.

John Fink is the Digital Scholarship Librarian in the Sherman Centre.

Subhanya Sivajothy (she/her) brings a background of research in data justice, science and technology studies, and environmental humanities. She is currently thinking through participatory data design which allow for visualizations that are empowering for the end user.

Certificate Eligibility: This workshop is eligible for the Sherman Centre’s certificate program. For more information, visit scds.ca/certificate-program. It is also eligible for the Canadian Certificate for Digital Humanities. To learn more, visit ccdhhn.ca or contact scds@mcmaster.ca.

Credit Eligibility: This workshop counts toward credit for students in the Faculty of Science who are enrolled in SCIENCE 2SF1: Digital Skills Workshop. For any questions, please contact oursci@mcmaster.ca.Date:

Data Bites - Optimize Directory Structures for Research Data
2026-03-23 00:00 - 23:59 | The University of British Columbia, 1958 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V62 1Z2, Canada
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 to:

Apply best practices to maintain consistency and clarity throughout the research lifecycle

Design directory structures that reflect research workflows and support project organization

Implement naming and hierarchy conventions for easy navigation and version control

Presenter(s): Eugene Barsky, Vanessa Choy

Makerspace Orientations: 3D Printing
2026-03-24 00:00 - 23:59 | York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
Date: March 24 2026

Presenter: Jacob Turola

Join us for this introduction to a staple in makerspace technology! Attendees will get started with 3D printing in the makerspace. The session will cover how to find a file, process it for printing and run the machine. All are welcome, and everyone gets to keep what they make.

La création de cartes interactives avec uMap
2026-03-24 00:00 - 23:59 | UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal, 400 rue Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H2L 2C5
24 March 2026

L’application en ligne uMap permet de créer et de diffuser des cartes géographiques personnalisées, interactives et collaboratives. uMap est utile pour les chercheurs et étudiants universitaires, car l’application permet de présenter des données sur une carte en ligne et de collaborer à plusieurs personnes sur une même carte, offrant ainsi une plateforme conviviale pour la visualisation et la communication efficace des informations géospatiales.

La première partie de l’atelier propose un tour d’horizon des principales fonctionnalités de uMap et des étapes nécessaires pour vous lancer dans la création de votre première carte géographique interactive. Dans la deuxième partie de l’atelier, notre équipe sera là pour vous aider à créer votre première carte en ligne adaptée selon vos champs d’intérêts et besoins.

[Cette formation aura lieu au Laboratoire de données et humanités numériques de la bibliothèque centrale, local A-M203]

Atelier présenté et animé par Katerine Grandmont

Katerine Grandmont occupe le poste de technicienne en cartographie à la Cartothèque de l’UQAM. Elle détient une maitrise en géographie et a travaillé de nombreuses années dans le domaine de la recherche nordique, notamment à la cartographie des risques en milieux de pergélisol. Elle offre du soutien à la communauté universitaire pour l’utilisation d’outils et logiciels de cartographie et d’analyse spatiale et l’utilisation des données géospatiales.

Webmapping
2026-03-30 00:00 - 23:59
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

Why web maps?

Web map vs digital map

Map tiles

GeoJSON

Structure of a web map

Hands on with Leaflet.js

Intro to using your source code editor

Examine the map “boilerplate”

Configure the load location and zoom level

Change base layer

Add building data

Examine building data attributes

Configure a popup

This workshop is taught by a graduate student in Geography with expertise in GIS and cartographic methods.

Workshop Link: https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/gis-intro-leaflet/

Things to do before arriving:

This workshop will require the use of an internet browser and source code editor. We recommend downloading Mozilla Firefox for your browser, and VS Code as a source code editor.

Presenter(s): Lily Crandall-Oral

Data Bites - Creating a Data Dictionary for Research Projects
2026-03-30 00:00 - 23:59
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 tools to build data dictionaries that promote transparency and reproducibility across research projects

Identify key components of a data dictionary, including variable names, definitions, formats, and units

Create and maintain a data dictionary that aligns with best practices and supports FAIR principles

Presenter(s): Eugene Barsky, Vanessa Choy

Makerspace Orientations: Stamps and Print press
2026-04-02 00:00 - 23:59 | York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
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.

Makerspace Orientations: Spin & Motion – Build a Kinetic Toy
2026-04-08 00:00 - 23:59 | York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3, Canada
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!

Data Bites - Licensing Your Research Data
2026-04-13 00:00 - 23:59
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:

Distinguish between copyright and data ownership

Select appropriate licenses for research data reuse and sharing

Apply Creative Commons licenses effectively

Presenter(s): Eugene Barsky, Vanessa Choy, Stephanie Savage

La transcription automatique de manuscrits à l'aide de l'IA: Introduction à Transkribus.
2026-04-16 00:00 - 23:59 | UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal, 400 rue Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Québec, H2L 2C5
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 de la technologie et de l’histoire.

La première partie de l’atelier propose un tour d’horizon du fonctionnement de Transkribus. La deuxième partie de l’atelier vise à initier les participants à l’outil.

[Cette formation aura lieu au Laboratoire de données et humanités numériques de la bibliothèque centrale, local A-M203]

Animation de l’atelier : Simon Côté-Lapointe

Simon Côté-Lapointe est bibliothécaire en histoire, philosophie, sciences des religions et linguistique et responsable des humanités numériques à l’UQAM. Il est détenteur d’un doctorat en sciences de l’information portant sur les archives audiovisuelles. Les méthodes et outils numériques pour la recherche ainsi que la gestion, l’organisation, la préservation et la diffusion des données et documents sont parmi ses champs d’intérêt.

Guides liés: Humanités numériques by Simon Côté-Lapointe

Data Bites - Introduction to Data Management Plans (DMPs)
2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00
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 of Canada.

This session uses UBC’s Simplified DMP Template to make data management planning accessible and practical.

By the end, participants will have:

Insight into applying data management principles to their research projects

A clear understanding of the components of a good Data Management Plan

Confidence navigating the DMP Assistant tool

Presenter(s): Eugene Barsky, Vanessa Choy

Students deserve Research Data Management! Teaching with the RDM Educators Kit
2026-05-05 00:00 - 23:59 | McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada
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?” you might ask. Au contraire mon capitane, they do! If research involves biological samples or survey results, you may feel confident you’re working with research data. But what if your research is rooted in creative practice? What if you’re looking for the specific heat of a material under a magnetic field? Data have many formats: text, numbers, images, recordings, software, algorithms, workflows. Research Data Management is caring for data through the research lifecycle: planning to archiving.

We’ll discuss integrating our new RDM Educators Kit in the classroom, from 2-minute slide inserts to RDM class visits to multi-class Data Management Plan creation as an “open hand of cards.” We’ll end with a working session to imagine challenges and possibilities!

Participants will learn to:

Summarize RDM best practices and what Data Management Plans and Data Deposit look like in your field

Locate available tools from RDM Services

Prepare to implement Research Data Management tools in the classroom.

This session is great for educators from faculty to sessional instructors to graduate students ready to bring RDM into their classrooms!

Details: Any preparatory work for the session can be found on its information page. This virtual workshop will be recorded and shared on the same page, and discoverable via the Sherman Centre’s Online Learning Catalogue.

Facilitator Bio:

Isaac Pratt (he/him) is a research scientist by training and has a PhD in Anatomy & Cell Biology. He leverages nearly a decade of interdisciplinary research experience to help support students, staff, and faculty. His expertise lies in questions surrounding data storage, security, planning, archival, and sharing. Isaac also provides support and curation services for McMaster Dataverse. His other interests include reproducible research methods, open science, and data science.

Danica Evering holds expansive experience with research support, education, project management, advocacy, and knowledge translation; with fluency in social practice art, healthcare, community research, data, and systems development. Danica supports students, postdocs, faculty, and staff with RDM through the data lifecycle—Data Management Plans, storage and backup, data security, data sharing. With an MA in Media Studies from Concordia, they are interested in fostering RDM within curious scholars and disciplines.

Certificate Eligibility: This workshop is eligible for the Sherman Centre’s certificate program. For more information, visit scds.ca/certificate-program. It is also eligible for the Canadian Certificate for Digital Humanities. To learn more, visit ccdhhn.ca or contact scds@mcmaster.ca.

Credit Eligibility: This workshop counts toward credit for students in the Faculty of Science who are enrolled in SCIENCE 2SF1: Digital Skills Workshop. For any questions, please contact oursci@mcmaster.ca.

Project Management in the Humanities
2026-05-05 00:00 - 2026-05-08 23:59 | St Francis Xavier University, 4130 University Ave, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5, Canada
Dates: May 5th 2026 to May 8th 2026

Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Guiliano, Professor of History, Indiana University

Max Participants: 15

Research Data Management for Humanities Researchers
2026-05-05 00:00 - 2026-05-08 23:59 | St Francis Xavier University, 4130 University Ave, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5, Canada
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, Scalar, and Hypothesis, we will discuss how to scope, support, and evaluate projects that incorporate digital publishing into a variety of teaching environments. Discussion will be oriented around how to approach public-facing student projects in ways that are mindful of ethical, privacy, and accessibility considerations. Participants will collaborate on designing and scaffolding assignments, consider methods for assessment, and collectively build a repository of resources, links, and prompts.

Max Participants: 25

Research Data Management for Humanities Researchers
2026-05-05 00:00 - 2026-05-08 23:59 | St Francis Xavier University, 4130 University Ave, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5, Canada
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 texts and images, to audio recordings and cultural artifacts—the workshop provides practical, actionable strategies across the entire research data lifecycle, from initial planning to long-term preservation and reuse.

This is a “bring your own data” workshop! Participants should arrive with the research materials they are seeking help in managing. This can be from an existing project or one you are just embarking on! (And we can point you in some directions if you are looking for data!)

Participants will gain proficiency in developing comprehensive Data Management Plans (DMPs), essential for navigating funder requirements (e.g. SSHRC, NEH) and streamlining project workflows. Through practical exercises, the curriculum emphasizes effective organization and documentation of research materials, use of software for analysis and automation, and the critical role of metadata in ensuring data discoverability and long-term reusability. Sessions will cover secure storage solutions and long-term preservation techniques to safeguard valuable research materials.

A significant focus is placed on the ethical dimensions inherent in many research areas in the humanities, addressing sensitive data, informed consent, use of AI, and the crucial principles of cultural sensitivity and Indigenous data sovereignty. The workshop also guides researchers through strategic data sharing by exploring appropriate repositories (disciplinary and generalist), applying robust curation practices, and navigating licensing and persistent identifiers to maximize research impact and compliance with evolving funder and publisher requirements. Upon completion, attendees will be empowered to confidently manage, preserve, and ethically share their research, enhancing the integrity, accessibility, and scholarly impact of their work.

Max Participants: 25

Data Management Plan Bootcamp (In-Person)
2026-05-12 00:00 - 23:59 | McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada
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 DMP, either for a grant application or for your own research, join RDM Services for this afternoon session. The RDM services team will provide tailored guidance as you write your plan on site, and we’ll have some light snacks and refreshments to keep you going. Come away with a clear path forward or even a finished DMP!

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify the 5 key components of a data management plan (DMP).

Compare strong and weak responses in each section of a DMP.

Develop a tailored outline, or potentially a complete draft, of their own DMP!

This participatory session is especially relevant for researchers at all levels in the beginning stages of a research project or streamlining best practices for their research team. Pair this with our Data Deposit Bootcamp May 19, 2026 for a spring research data management intensive for graduate researchers and research staff. Come on your own, send your research staff, or bring your whole research group. Let us know if you’re joining as a research team – we’ll make sure you get a table to work together at!

Details: Any preparatory work for the session can be found on its information page. This workshop will not be recorded.

Facilitator Bio:

Isaac Pratt (he/him) is a research scientist by training and has a PhD in Anatomy & Cell Biology. He leverages nearly a decade of interdisciplinary research experience to help support students, staff, and faculty. His expertise lies in questions surrounding data storage, security, planning, archival, and sharing. Isaac also provides support and curation services for McMaster Dataverse. His other interests include reproducible research methods, open science, and data science.

Danica Evering holds expansive experience with research support, education, project management, advocacy, and knowledge translation; with fluency in social practice art, healthcare, community research, data, and systems development. Danica supports students, postdocs, faculty, and staff with RDM through the data lifecycle—Data Management Plans, storage and backup, data security, data sharing. With an MA in Media Studies from Concordia, they are interested in fostering RDM within curious scholars and disciplines.

Certificate Eligibility: This workshop is eligible for the Sherman Centre’s certificate program. For more information, visit scds.ca/certificate-program. It is also eligible for the Canadian Certificate for Digital Humanities. To learn more, visit ccdhhn.ca or contact scds@mcmaster.ca.

Credit Eligibility: This workshop counts toward credit for students in the Faculty of Science who are enrolled in SCIENCE 2SF1: Digital Skills Workshop. For any questions, please contact oursci@mcmaster.ca.
