This intermediate-level workshop is focused on common tools and workflows in QGIS. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to set up a QGIS project, find and load data onto a basemap, edit vector data from inside the GIS interface, perform joins and selections, and answer spatial questions using basic vector analysis. […]
In part two of the AI for Coding series, we will learn how to use GitHub Copilot to interact with data in a GitHub repository. We’ll also learn how to integrate this powerful AI programming assistant into our workflow, set up our development environment, and explore the features of GitHub Copilot’s online workspace. Prior experience […]
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 […]
Discover something unexpected through an afternoon of author readings, a playful community book exchange and finally, a blind date with a book. Readings will feature local authors, including Louise Lee Hsiu (Penghu Moon in the Well) and Phebe Ferrer. Browse, swap, and leave with a story you’ve never heard. This event is presented by Intriguing […]
In the third part of our AI for Coding series, we will set up a GitHub Codespace environment. Here we will learn how to use GitHub Copilot to enhance our data exploration and coding . Working with a sample dataset, we'll practice writing clear prompts and use Copilot’s chat features to generate R code to […]
Highlight your strengths and achievements for each application you are preparing and learn how to get past the 6-second read that most employers use. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter.
Curiosity moves us. Determination gets us there—because progress doesn’t happen on its own. See how we push forward.
