Postcards: Trans Narratives on Stage

UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A panel of trans theatre artists and UBC graduate students explore arts-based research to consider the affordances of theatre to centre trans voices, drawing on strategies from theatre-as-research approaches.

Event Series Using Zotero for citation management

Using Zotero for citation management

Online/Virtual Event

Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. During this session, participants will: Learn the best ways to use Zotero to keep all of your citations in order throughout your research; Gain tips and tricks to get the most out of Zotero  and your citation management tracking […]

Free

Introduction to Machine Learning: Classification and Clustering

Online/Virtual Event

This workshop offers an exploration of machine learning models for clustering and classification. With the increasing availability of large datasets, these models play a crucial role in extracting valuable insights and making informed decisions. In this workshop, participants will gain insight into clustering algorithms such as K-means, explore popular classification algorithms like decision trees, and […]

Free

Seven Cautionary Tales for Publicly Engaged Humanities in 2023

St. John's College 2111 Lower Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join us for the first Faculty of Arts and Public Humanities Hub Noted Scholar Lecture. This event is held on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam peoples and is sponsored by the Faculty of Arts, Public Humanities Hub, and St. John’s College. Seven Cautionary Tales for Publicly Engaged Humanities in 2023 This […]

Free
Event Series Introduction to Git and GitHub

Introduction to Git and GitHub

Online/Virtual Event

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 and GitHub provide a […]

Free

Introduction to Machine Learning: Neural Networks

Online/Virtual Event

In this workshop, participants will dive into the fascinating world of neural networks. Neural networks have emerged as powerful models for solving complex and nonlinear problems. This workshop begins with an introduction to neural networks, covering their architecture, activation functions, and training algorithms. Participants will gain insights into how neural networks can effectively capture and […]

Free

Python for simple data visualizations

Online/Virtual Event

Abstract: Building on our two previous Python workshops, today we will look at various packages to do simple plotting and data visualization in Python. In the hands-on part, we will focus on matplotlib which is a well-established Python plotting library for for creating static and animated visualizations in Python. Setup & Software Installation: You need […]

Free
Event Series Using Mendeley for citation management

Using Mendeley for citation management

Online/Virtual Event

Mendeley is a reference management tool that helps you build libraries of references and then add citations and bibliographies to word-processed documents. This workshop is meant for those using or considering Mendeley as a Citation Management tool. Attendees will learn to add, edit, and organize references; create bibliographies; manage PDF and use the Mendeley Papers […]

Free

Let’s Talk About Your Data: A Discussion of Public Health Data

UBC Robson Square 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Engage in a discussion of sharing public health data and technological advances that assure security with health professionals, researchers, and patient representatives presenting their community health research endeavours.

Data Bites – Introduction to depositing datasets in Borealis

Online/Virtual Event

Storing your data in a repository like Borealis makes it easy for other researchers, publishers, and collaborators to find, use, and cite your data. It supports the Open Science movement goals of transparency, accessibility, and collaboration, and can increase attention to your work. Please join us for this short hands-on workshop to learn how to […]

Free