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ITS all-staff town hall meeting

Great Hall - Hart House 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

All ITS staff are invited to attend the town hall. RSVP by hitting "accept" in the Outlook invitation by Aug. 30 at 5 p.m.

REDCap summer 2023 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic & Collaborative Technologies (ACT) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

SRI Seminar Series: Aaron Hertzmann, “Can computers create art?”

In this talk, Aaron Hertzmann will discuss how these developments parallel the development of previous artistic technologies, like oil paint, photography, and traditional computer graphics, with many useful analogies between past and current developments.

REDCap fall 2023 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Thursday@3: Learn about the ITS Buddy Program

This session will describe the buddy program's activities, roles and responsibilities of mentor-buddies and how interested staff can apply to take part as an experienced buddy who will welcome a newcomer.

Reconciliation: Walking the path of Indigenous allyship

What does it mean to be an ally to Indigenous peoples? And is it even possible to call yourself an ally or is more correct to say that one can only aspire to be an ally as allyship is a continuous process of self-reflexivity and learning and acting in a decolonial manner. These are some of the questions and issues that will be explored in the hour and a half presentation.

SRI Seminar Series: Salomé Viljoen, “Valuing social data”

Our weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Salomé Viljoen, an assistant professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School who studies the information economy, the social impacts of automation, and how legal structures can impact inequality.

Universal Design 101

This session will provide all staff with key resources, tips and techniques to support the embedding of universal design principles in all aspects of their work. Participants will be introduced to the concepts and principles of universal design, provided with guidance on what spaces, built and not, universal design has been applied, and given advice on what aspects of university administration and services can be designed using this concept. Participants will leave this session with practical strategies for applying universal design to their own roles.

What is a Data Management Plan and why do I need one?

This workshop is intended to provide a basic overview of Data Management Plans (DMPs), a tool often used to lay a foundation for good research data management practices through the life of a research project and beyond.

REDCap fall 2023 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

CRIS Connects: REDCap

Join us for the next session CRIS Connects: REDCap with guest expert Siqi (Tim) Zheng, Business Systems Analyst & REDCap Administrator from the Academic, Research & Collaborative (ARC) technologies group at UofT.

REDCap fall 2023 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Digital document and web accessibility fundamentals

This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes.

Meet and greet: Information Security at U of T

Bahen Centre for Information Technology 40 Saint George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This meet and greet event is designed to enlighten and engage U of T students, staff and faculty on staying secure together.

CANARIE Summit: Disputing the disruptors

Hotel Omni Mont-Royal 1050 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Join the conversation at the CANARIE Summit and learn how leaders in Canada’s research, education, and innovation sectors are taking action to reframe disruption as a gateway to innovation.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 1)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 2)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

Thursday@3: New IT Governance Explainer

Join us to learn more about the new governance model, and how it will influence our response to strategic priorities in the coming months.

Secure together: Addressing information security risks

Join us for an insightful virtual panel event where security practitioners from across the University will talk about how they are addressing security risks and challenges within their areas.

REDCap fall 2023 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

REDCap fall 2023 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Digital document and web accessibility fundamentals

This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 1)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 2)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

REDCap fall 2023 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

REDCap fall 2023 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Language, accessibility & ableism

This session will provide participants with a foundational knowledge on how communication and language can create barriers to accessibility, and how to address these barriers.

ITS staff holiday party

Great Hall - Hart House 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ITS staff are invited to the annual ITS staff holiday party. This reception is an excellent opportunity to unwind, enjoy great company and strengthen our connections.

Connect+Learn: SIS training resources & support session

Join Connect+Learn for a session on SIS training resources & support. The Student Information Systems (SIS) group manages enterprise student and curriculum applications, and processes for the University.

Universal Design 101

This session will provide all staff with key resources, tips and techniques to support the embedding of universal design principles in all aspects of their work. Participants will be introduced to the concepts and principles of universal design, provided with guidance on what spaces, built and not, universal design has been applied, and given advice on what aspects of university administration and services can be designed using this concept.

Digital document and web accessibility fundamentals

This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 1)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

Reflecting on Indigenous Land Acknowledgements

Many Canadian Institutions including the University of Toronto do land acknowledgements before meetings, before convocations and at seminars and conferences, but why do we do them; what is their purpose and are they an effective tool of reconciliation and decolonization.

REDCap fall 2023 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 2)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Digital document and web accessibility fundamentals

This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes.

UTCGA fraud prevention and information security workshop

Sidney Smith Hall, Room 2106 100 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

University of Toronto Chinese Graduate Association (UTCGA) sincerely invites all U of T graduate students who are interested in fraud prevention and information security to attend the workshop.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 2)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Language, accessibility & ableism

This session will provide participants with a foundational knowledge on how communication and language can create barriers to accessibility, and how to address these barriers.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Data Privacy Day: Privacy in the world of AI

In this event, the panelists will delve into the intricate intersection of AI and privacy, addressing ethical considerations, societal impacts, and regulatory perspectives.

Fairness – ChatGPT workshop

This workshop aims to equip researchers and users with a deeper understanding of the potential social impact and ethical considerations associated with AI technologies.

ITS all-staff meeting

Rotman School of Management, Desautels Hall 105 St. George St., Toronto, ON, Canada

In the upcoming ITS all-staff meeting, we will come together to share strategic insights and foster a culture of learning and collaboration. Your presence and active participation are highly valued, and ITS staff are expected to work on campus that day to attend the event.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

The journey: Black leadership navigating institutional spaces

Great Hall - Hart House 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join ARCDO and Hart House for a film screening and discussion centered on Black women in leadership navigating institutional spaces. Navigating the realities of anti-Black racism within varying intersectionalities calls for Black leaders to engage a level of hope, determination and strength within their professional journeys.

There is more: Black healing circle

With the use of African wisdom and principles, the focus of this Black healing circle will be for participants to explore how they may begin to live more liberated now, whether in or outside the school institution.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 1)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 2)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Thursday@3: Introduction to MS Co-Pilot

The University now offers eligible staff access to Microsoft Copilot, an advanced AI-powered chatbot and search engine. Unlike other chatbots, Copilot provides an enhanced user experience by responding to prompts with content and footnotes linked to original internet sources.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

SRI Seminar Series: Rohan Alexander, University of Toronto

Rotman School of Management 95 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Our weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Rohan Alexander for a special in-person talk that will also be broadcast online. Alexander’s research investigates how to develop workflows that improve the trustworthiness of data science.

The 2024 AI landscape study: Current sentiments and experiences

This webinar will highlight key findings from a recent EDUCAUSE survey focused on the inaugural EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study in which we summarize the higher education community’s current sentiments and experiences related to AI in higher education.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Digital document and web accessibility fundamentals

This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 1)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 2)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

Social media & accessibility

This session will provide communications professionals with key resources, tips and techniques to support the development and creation of accessible social media content. Participants will be reminded of our obligations, legal and social, to create accessible content, provided with guidance on common social media platform accessibility features, and given advice on how to design accessible content within social media apps.

How to not get hacked — Cyber safety 101 with U of T Information Security

Hart House - Music Room (2006) 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON, Canada

Join the Hart House Student Debates & Dialogue Committee for Town Hall with members of the University of Toronto's own Information Security Team where they seek to educate the student body on why certain security measures are in place and what it means for our data, as well as to hear your concerns and questions about how they protect you in cyberspace and how you can do the same.

IT@UofT co-ed hockey 2024

Varsity Arena 299 Bloor St. W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Plans are in place for our second annual IT@UofT co-ed hockey game and you are invited to join us at Varsity Arena. Players of any skill level from across the IT@UofT community are welcome to take part in this event.

Thursday@3: VoiP Edge Cases – Next generation telephony

Learn about strategies for mitigating risk, including awareness of potential threats to information security; best practices in data handling; and the adoption of security measures to avoid potential data exposure when utilizing third-party tools.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Disruptors & dilemmas: AI advances in health care

As global health care faces unprecedented challenges, what role does AI play in offering transformative solutions? Join three experts as they discuss current applications, emerging possibilities, and the imperative for interdisciplinary collaboration in driving innovation within health care systems.

Digital document and web accessibility fundamentals

This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 1)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 2)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

REDCap winter 2024 virtual hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Connect+Learn:  Generating ROSI and ROSI Express reports

Join Connect+Learn for a session on Generating ROSI and ROSI Express Reports. This session will explore several methods that staff in academic units and Registrars’ Offices can use to generate class lists, reports, and downloads of ROSI information.

Canadian SecuR&E Forum

The Canadian SecuR&E Forum, hosted by CANARIE, aims to bring cyber security professionals to diverse people and discipline, highlighting the importance of various skill sets beyond technical expertise.

Thursday@3: Navigating security and privacy in generative AI

Learn about strategies for mitigating risk, including awareness of potential threats to information security; best practices in data handling; and the adoption of security measures to avoid potential data exposure when utilizing third-party tools.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

IT@UofT 2024 conference

Hosted by Bo Wandschneider, Chief Information Officer and Information Technology Services at the University of Toronto, the IT@UofT conference is a forum for people to share ideas, learn about information technology innovations and make lasting connections with colleagues from across the tri-campus community.

IT@UofT Strategic Plan Renewal – Town Hall

Robarts Library - Robert H. Blackburn Room Room 4036, 130 St. George Street, University of Toronto Robarts Library, 4th floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

We are seeking input and inspiration from stakeholders across the tri-campus community. Your feedback will help develop a refreshed plan to be available in fall 2024.

Digital document and web accessibility fundamentals

This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes.

IT@UofT Strategic Plan Renewal – Town Hall

We are seeking input and inspiration from stakeholders across the tri-campus community. Your feedback will help develop a refreshed plan to be available in fall 2024.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 1)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 2)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

IT@UofT Strategic Plan Renewal – Town Hall

Robarts Library - Robert H. Blackburn Room Room 4036, 130 St. George Street, University of Toronto Robarts Library, 4th floor, Toronto, ON, Canada

We are seeking input and inspiration from stakeholders across the tri-campus community. Your feedback will help develop a refreshed plan to be available in fall 2024.

IT@UofT Strategic Plan Renewal – Town Hall

We are seeking input and inspiration from stakeholders across the tri-campus community. Your feedback will help develop a refreshed plan to be available in fall 2024.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Alexander Manu on Artificial Intelligence & the future of creativity

Rotman School of Management 95 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Venture into the evolving landscape of creativity. Join us for an evening of discovery, engaging discussions, and insights into the potential of AI-augmented creativity as Alexander Manu, celebrated author and […]

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Universal Design 101

This session will provide all staff with key resources, tips and techniques to support the embedding of universal design principles in all aspects of their work. Participants will be introduced to the concepts and principles of universal design, provided with guidance on what spaces, built and not, universal design has been applied, and given advice on what aspects of university administration and services can be designed using this concept.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 1)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 2)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Accessibility & procurement

This session will provide participants with a foundation to interpreting the accessible procurement rules under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Participants will discover the specific legislative requirements around accessibility design criteria and features, and how these apply to the procurement of goods, services and facilities.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Connect+Learn: Second SIS Ask Us Session

Join Connect+Learn for the second SIS Ask Us session. These sessions are for administrative staff and faculty users of applications and processes managed by SIS. The Ask Us sessions are designed to address ‘How To’ pre-submitted questions related to system usage and functionality.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Connect+Learn: Monthly SIS training resources & support session

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an informative Connect+Learn session on SIS Training Resources & Support, tailored primarily for new ROSI users. The Student Information Systems (SIS) group manages enterprise student and curriculum applications, and processes for the University.

ITS summer social

The Clark Quad, University College 15 King's College Cir, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mix and mingle at the third annual ITS summer social, brought to you by the Office of the CIO. Enjoy the sunshine and connect with your colleagues with ice-cold treats, refreshing drinks and fun activities.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

VPOREP BBQ

The Clark Quad, University College 15 King's College Cir, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Vice-President Operations & Real Estate Partnerships (OREP) established the annual Staff Achievement Awards Program in 2015 in order to recognize exceptional staff contributions to the success of their particular unit, the OREP portfolio, and/or the University.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

REDCap summer 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Information Security Booth at Clubs Carnival

1 King's College Circle Toronto, ON, Canada

Students across the tri-campus are welcome to visit the Information Security booth at the University of Toronto Student’s Union Clubs Carnival event to chat about how to stay safe online and participate in fun activities.

Connect+Learn: Monthly SIS training resources & support session

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an informative Connect+Learn session on SIS Training resources & support, tailored primarily for new ROSI users. The Student Information Systems (SIS) group manages enterprise student and curriculum applications, and processes for the University.

Information Security booth at Campus Resources Fair

Great Hall - Hart House 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Students across the tri-campus are welcome to visit the Information Security booth at the Campus Resources Fair for Incoming Graduate Students to chat about how to stay safe online and participate in fun activities.

REDCap fall 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 1)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 2)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.

Accessible social media

This session will provide communications professionals with key resources, tips and techniques to support the development and creation of accessible social media content. Participants will be reminded of our obligations, legal and social, to create accessible content, provided with guidance on common social media platform accessibility features, and given advice on how to design accessible content within social media apps.

REDCap fall 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

What is a Data Management Plan and why do I need one?

This workshop is intended to provide a basic overview of Data Management Plans (DMPs), a tool often used to lay a foundation for good research data management practices through the life of a research project and beyond.

Connect+Learn: Count and registration cleanup

Join us for a Connect+Learn session on Count and Registration Cleanup. This session will guide staff in academic units through the process of interpreting the initial count procedures instructions from P&B.

REDCap fall 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Discover online safety

Get Cyber Safe and MediaSmarts, in line with Cyber Security Awareness Month and Media Literacy Week 2024, invite Canadians of all ages to this free virtual workshop to help you stay safe online.

Connect+Learn: Monthly SIS training resources & support session

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an informative Connect+Learn session on SIS Training resources & support, tailored primarily for new ROSI users. The Student Information Systems (SIS) group manages enterprise student and curriculum applications, and processes for the University.

REDCap fall 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

Digital document and web accessibility fundamentals

This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes.

Securing Ontario’s digital future

Toronto Metropolitan University - Commons conference room POD-250 380 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Dive into the latest trends and insights in the cybersecurity landscape through engaging presentations and dynamic discussions with industry experts. This event is designed for students, as well as technical and non-technical IT and cyber security professionals across Ontario’s broader public sector.

Information security awareness booth and privacy clinic

Bahen Centre for Information Technology 40 Saint George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Join us at our booth for some intellectual fun and participate in educational games to test your knowledge of information security. Plus, there are prizes and giveaways that await you—a token of our appreciation for your commitment to information security at U of T.

Thursday@3: Exploring AI powered Assistants on the ITS Private Cloud

In this session we will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming access to information at EIS. Jose will outline EISgpt, a suite of advanced AI-powered assistants built using Meta Llama 3 and integrated with the Danswer AI Enterprise platform.

SRI Seminar Series: Roger Grosse, “On the origin of rogue AI”

Our weekly SRI Seminar Series welcomes Roger Grosse. His research focuses on better understanding neural net training dynamics, with his current work exploring how understandings of deep learning can be applied to generate safe and aligned AI systems.

REDCap fall 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

DAI-IRSA information session

The 2024/2025 Data Asset Inventory and Information Risk Self-Assessment (DAI-IRSA) cycle kicks-off on Oct. 7, 2024 and we are looking for support from participating units in ensuring its success.

Student connection panel event

Join us for an engaging panel event where you’ll hear directly from students, the next generation of cyber security professionals.

Navigating online privacy and security

Designed for individuals with beginner to intermediate technical knowledge, this workshop looks at how to keep your devices and your personal life secure online.

1Password for you: Tips for making your workflows easier

Join us for an interactive webinar where we’ll show you how you can use 1Password to secure your team without slowing them down. We’ll cover all the ways 1Password can help you improve productivity, streamline workflows, and protect against cyber attacks.

Universal Design 101

This session will provide all staff with key resources, tips and techniques to support the embedding of universal design principles in all aspects of their work. Participants will be introduced to the concepts and principles of universal design, provided with guidance on what spaces, built and not, universal design has been applied, and given advice on what aspects of university administration and services can be designed using this concept.

REDCap fall 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

DAI-IRSA information session

The 2024/2025 Data Asset Inventory and Information Risk Self-Assessment (DAI-IRSA) cycle kicks-off on Oct. 7, 2024 and we are looking for support from participating units in ensuring its success.

Fireside chat: Building digital trust

Join us for an engaging panel event where you’ll hear directly from Donna Kidwell, Acting Chief Information Officer, University of Toronto and Kate Giovacchini, Executive Director Engineering, Office of the CIO, Arizona State University.

REDCap fall 2024 virtual office hours

The Centre for Research and Innovation Support (CRIS) in collaboration with Academic, Research & Collaborative Technologies (ARC) is hosting REDCap Office Hours. This will provide an avenue for a one-on-one consultation with a REDCap expert to answer questions and address issues related to your REDCap projects.

DAI-IRSA information session

The 2024/2025 Data Asset Inventory and Information Risk Self-Assessment (DAI-IRSA) cycle kicks-off on Oct. 7, 2024 and we are looking for support from participating units in ensuring its success.

Connect+Learn: Monthly SIS training resources & support session

Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an informative Connect+Learn session on SIS Training resources & support, tailored primarily for new ROSI users. The Student Information Systems (SIS) group manages enterprise student and curriculum applications, and processes for the University.

Thursday@3 – Bridging Gaps: The Role of Human in the Loop in Generative AI

In this session the critical role of human oversight in mitigating biases within Generative AI systems in the university context will be explored. Join our Acting CIO Donna Kidwell for a discussion of emergent strategies and real-world applications that ensure AI models are not only technically robust but also socially responsible.

Digital document and web accessibility fundamentals

This session focuses on accessible content creation practices. Techniques for conceptualizing, creating and maintaining accessible documents will be discussed and how to build these into department wide processes.

Accessible social media

This session will provide communications professionals with key resources, tips and techniques to support the development and creation of accessible social media content.

Web content accessibility crash course (Day 1)

This session aims to give a foundation or refresher for website content editors on web accessibility fundamentals. Participants will learn about Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and how they apply to the AODA, what this means for their role at the University and provide a foundation for discussion of web accessibility with different types of stakeholders.