Event Series Introduction to Docker

Introduction to Docker

Online/Virtual Event

This workshop is meant to introduce you to the set of virtualization tools referred to as Docker, which allow you to use, create, and share container images. Containers create small reproducible computing workspaces […]

Free

Steps, tools, & resources for promoting reproducibility

Online/Virtual Event

Researchers across disciplines have called for reproducible research as an attainable minimum standard for assessing the value of scholarly claims, particularly when full independent replication of a study is not […]

Free

Accessing modern and historical census data

Online/Virtual Event

Are you interested in learning how to access modern and historic census data? Join a virtual presentation with the Statistics Canada Library as we learn about the tools, web pages, […]

Free

Research Data Centre (RDC) Rundown

Online/Virtual Event

An overview of the Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) and Research Data Centre (RDC) program, including some little-known or misunderstood tidbits about access to the data, training initiatives & […]

Free

Introduction to REST APIs with OpenRefine

Online/Virtual Event

This workshop will introduce participants to web APIs with a focus on using REST APIs for accessing data. Learn about common HTTP methods and responses used in REST APIs and […]

Free

One-on-One Sessions with EDI Scholar-in-Residence C.E. Gatchalian

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Do you have a question, topic, or lived experience to share and discuss about the arts and writing? Schedule a consultation time with C.E. Gatchalian! This is an opportunity to […]

Free

Exploring BC’s Community Information Tool

Online/Virtual Event

The Community Information Tool (CIT) is a central access point for data to help planners, policy makers, economic developers, researchers, and academics thrive in the digital economy. The CIT compiles […]

Free

Version control of scientific datasets with DataLad

Walter C. Koerner Library 1958 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Abstract: While Git is a fantastic tool for version control of software, written content and other collections of small files, it can become unmanageable for large, multi-GB data files. Over […]

Free

An Introduction to AI and Copyright in Canada

Online/Virtual Event

Speaker: Dr. Graham Reynolds, Associate professor, UBC Allard School of Law Description: This session will provide an introduction to some of the key issues involving AI and copyright in Canada. After providing […]