Introduction to Python for Data Analysis (Beginner)

Online/Virtual Event

This workshop is an orientation intended for beginners who have little to no experience with Python and using Python for data analysis. The basic structures of the Python programming language will be reviewed before looking at its use for data analysis. The workshop is one hour, followed by an optional 30 minute practice period to […]

Free

Introduction to Voyant Tools

Online/Virtual Event

We will introduce Voyant, a free suite of visual tools for text analysis. Participants will get hands on experience applying common tools within Voyant to a corpus. No prior experience with text analysis is required. This workshop is part of the Digital Toolkit workshop series presented by the UBC Library Research Commons. Location Details Location: *ONLINE* If […]

Free

UBC Video Needs Assessment Open Feedback Session

Online/Virtual Event

The Enterprise Video Platform (EVP) project is hosting online feedback sessions to gather feedback about what we require in a single video system that will cater to the needs of teaching, learning, and staff support activities at our university. This is a drop-in Zoom session where any UBC faculty, student, or staff member can join […]

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

Annotating Audio Visual materials with AudiAnnotate

Online/Virtual Event

This workshop will provide an introduction to AudiAnnotate, a free and open source tool for publishing and sharing annotations on audiovisual files. AudiAnnotate is built using minimal computing principles and the finished annotation files are all designed for longevity, a core challenge in the publication of digital scholarship outputs. This tool can be run locally […]

Free

EDI in TAing: Building inclusive learning environments

Online/Virtual Event

Overview As a resource that supports both students and instructors, Teaching Assistants (TAs) are well-positioned to help build learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and respectful. Join Rachael E. Sullivan, Equity Education Strategist from the Equity & Inclusion Office, to learn about power dynamics within the classroom, the policies and guidelines that frame the work […]

EDI in TAing: Building inclusive learning environments

Online/Virtual Event

Overview As a resource that supports both students and instructors, Teaching Assistants (TAs) are well-positioned to help build learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and respectful. Join Rachael E. Sullivan, Equity Education Strategist from the Equity & Inclusion Office, to learn about power dynamics within the classroom, the policies and guidelines that frame the work […]

Event Series Mindful Mondays with Aisha

Mindful Mondays with Aisha

Online/Virtual Event

Audience: All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and Okanagan  Location: Zoom.  Description: Join Aisha Tejani for a 20-minute, virtual mindfulness session every Monday from September 11 to December 18 – you can take part in a single session or multiple sessions!   Taking place from 9:30-9:50 am join Aisha and an engaged community to […]

Data Bites – Best Practices for File Naming

Online/Virtual Event

Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30 mins workshop highlights practical techniques for file naming. Join us to develop a naming convention based on elements that are important to your work.

Free