UBC Library Research Commons

Are you a graduate student and new to UBC? This information session will provide an overview of the many resources and services UBC Library provides for graduate students. Learn about library spaces and services, how to connect with librarians for your specific discipline, and how to effectively use UBC Library. Can’t make this session? Feel […]

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 […]

Workshop: Depositing Research Data to Borealis, the Canadian Dataverse Repository This hands-on workshop, delivered by the UBC Library Research Data Management team, guides participants through the process of depositing datasets into the UBC Borealis collection. Designed for graduate students, researchers, and staff, the session emphasizes best practices for sharing and preserving data in alignment with […]

Are you a graduate student and new to UBC? This information session will provide an overview of the many resources and services UBC Library provides for graduate students. Learn about library spaces and services, how to connect with librarians for your specific discipline, and how to effectively use UBC Library. Can’t make this session? Feel […]

This workshop and resource provides an overview of mapmaking with QGIS, a free and open-source Geographic Information System for analyzing, modifying, and visualizing spatial data. By the end of this short overview, you will: Be able to identify different kinds of spatial data; Understand how GISs work and the advantages of using QGIS; Know when […]

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn to create simple, static maps to accompany academic publications. You will be introduced to a variety of maps as well as best practices in cartography. This workshop is suited for anyone who wants to make a map of their research area, or whose project involves data with a […]