This workshop will introduce participants to what is possible with the Hathi Trust Research Centre (HTRC) as a tool for Text Mining Research and include a hands-on component working with HTRC Data Capsules, a powerful tool for working with Hathi Trust materials. For hands-on participation please create a Hathi Trust Analytics account as per these […]
Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. Before the workshop Install both Zotero software and Zotero Connector from this page: https://www.zotero.org/download/ Please keep in mind that the moderator will not devote much time to reviewing the installation process during the workshop. It is important to […]
Bring your friends and your sustainability knowledge to Koerner's Pub to compete for awesome prizes! *Note: There is an entrance fee of $5 to attend, but all proceeds will be given to FreshRoots! https://freshroots.ca/ About Common energy: Common Energy UBC is one of the most active student-run sustainability organization on campus. We are made up of […]
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 […]
Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully integrate Indigenous content and representation into your course work? Curious about how to offer meaningful land acknowledgements in online meetings or events at UBC? Indigenous Initiatives’ Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are great place to explore these topics, connect with others on the same learning path, or just get […]
Before gathering data for a scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) project you need to decide on the best method for answering your inquiry. If focus groups or interviews are the best fit, it is important to design the sessions in a way that elicit useful and insightful data. In this workshop, we will discuss […]
Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH), led by UBC, is one of five national research hubs established through the integrated Canada Biomedical Research Fund (CBRF) and Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund (BRIF) competition. CIEBH is pursuing an integrated program of biomedical research and talent development, along with building associated infrastructure to support the development and manufacturing […]
R is often used for quantitative analysis in both the humanities and sciences. This workshop demonstrates how to produce descriptive statistics with R. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and the RStudio environment. The workshop is one hour, followed by an optional 30 minute practice period to reinforce what you learned or […]
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for creating a README file. A README is a guide to your data and assists other researchers to understand your dataset, its contents, provenance, licensing and how to interact with it.
Are you working on an OER Fund project or developing and incorporating open educational resources (OER) into your teaching and learning? Join us for a discussion about how to design or adapt OER so they are more accessible for all learners. In this session on making OER content accessible, we’ll focus on complex content formats and explore […]
The Drop-In Clinics are open for administrators of UBC weblogs or websites to get one-on-one support in WordPress and Wiki for Teaching and Learning or Administrative purposes. Participants should come prepared with a list of questions specific to their sites when attending this session. Specialists at the clinic will assist you in addressing and resolving […]
Are you a health sciences researcher who is kept up at night by data cleaning and formatting? Have you ever wondered about the basic principles of good data organization for spreadsheets? Does health data privacy and security confuse you, especially as it relates to good data management practices? Set yourself up for success by attending this workshop. […]