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Build Your Own Chatbot: Local Applications in Generative AI on your Laptop

Sep 17, 2025

Most people know cloud-based generative AI tools like ChatGPT, but did you know that the powerful technology behind them, transformer-based Large Language Models (LLMs), can also run directly on a modern laptop?

Create Simple Maps using Google Maps and Microsoft Excel

Sep 24, 2025

10:30 am TO 11:30 am

Want to create maps but don’t have the time, patience, or storage space for a new application? We’ve got you covered.

Best Practices for Managing Data in your Research

Oct 1, 2025

10:30 am TO 11:30 am

TIFU (Today I F'ed Up) by losing a ton of data for my research - Have you ever seen a description like this on Reddit? Are your desktop and downloads folders a jumble of files named Data-finalFINAL-USETHISONE?

Visions of Generative AI: Historical and ethical dimensions of visual media literacy in the era of AI

Oct 8, 2025

10:30 am TO 12:00 pm

Whether you regularly engage with visual generative AI or are just dipping your toe into these waters, this workshop focuses on recognizing sources of image biases and its impacts and implications as artificial images become increasingly sophistic

Getting Started with Linear Regression in R

Oct 9, 2025

4:00 pm TO 5:00 pm

Curious about uncovering patterns in your data? Whether you're investigating how income relates to education or how age and location affect voting behaviour, linear regression helps quantify and interpret relationships between variables.

Introduction to R Programming

Oct 16, 2025

1:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

Curious about R but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for those with no prior experience in R programming.

Establishing and Maintaining Researcher Profiles

Oct 21, 2025

2:00 pm TO 3:00 pm

The ability to effectively track and express your research impact is an essential skill for today’s researchers.

Visualizing Networks with Gephi

Oct 23, 2025

1:00 pm TO 2:00 pm

Want to explore how people, ideas, or objects are connected? In this virtual workshop, you will learn how to use Gephi, a free and open-source tool designed for network visualization and analysis.

Creating High-Quality Documents with LaTeX

Oct 23, 2025

2:00 pm TO 3:30 pm

Want more control over how your documents look and function? LaTeX is an open-source typesetting system used to create clean, consistent, and professional documents.

Introduction to Data Analysis with SPSS

Oct 30, 2025

1:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

Looking for an accessible way to analyze data? SPSS is a widely used statistical software that makes it easy to explore, summarize, and interpret data—no programming required.

Creating Interactive Data Visualizations with Power BI

Nov 6, 2025

1:00 pm TO 2:30 pm

Want to turn your data into clear, compelling visuals? In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn how to use Power BI, a powerful tool for building interactive dashboards and charts.

Introduction to Python Programming

Nov 13, 2025

1:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

Interested in learning one of the world’s most popular programming languages? Python is beginner-friendly and widely used across many fields for data analysis, automation, and more.