Canada has signed and ratified key international agreements including on disability, Indigenous rights, race, the environment, economic and social rights and others. Reports from civil society organizations and researchers suggest that the implementation of these agreements is only partial, resulting in fewer supports and services for people with disabilities in Canada and abroad, and more

A book review is a popular choice for graduate students aiming to make their first solo entry into scholarly publishing. Whether you're considering reviewing a book or simply want to

When all is said and done, how do you know it worked? Go beyond the anecdote and learn to use evaluation techniques to assess the impact of your knowledge mobilization

In this workshop, we’ll learn further GIS tools, work with tables, and begin working with raster data. Participants are expected to have strong familiarity with ArcGIS before registering in this workshop. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with

Writing effective introductions. Whether you're writing a journal manuscript, coursework, or beginning your thesis, the introduction is crucial. It’s where you state why your work matters, highlight the key questions, problems, or gaps, and outline how you plan to address them. This workshop will teach key models and linguistic strategies you can use to craft

Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the sixth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 6: Independent samples t-test, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both an independent samples t-test and a Wilcoxon signed-rank

In this workshop we will learn how to navigate Canadian census data for Love Data week. What data can we find on love and relationships? Learn out to search Canadian data for the topics you need for your research and what options are available for digging deeper into data. PLEASE NOTE: When you register for

The informed consent process underpins the ethical conduct of human participant research. During Love Data Week, we are celebrating how this process helps nurture transparency in the research process, protect participant rights, and safeguard data/information. Just as love thrives on trust and respect, a robust and ongoing consent process clarifies researcher responsibilities and fosters a

Yes—you can publish your work in a refereed journal before your results or main arguments are ready. Unlike an original research article, a review article offers a synthesis of previous research on a particular topic without introducing new findings. This workshop will cover how to transform your literature review into a journal-worthy article. We’ll discuss the various types

Learn how to "pitch" your research! Share your complex ideas effectively in a concise format and/or practice presenting your research to an audience. To help you prepare, we are offering an interactive workshop series. Register now to participate in one or both workshops. Workshop 1 – Preparing Your Pitch : February 11, 2 p.m. to

Actively engaging your audiences in your research process is one of the most effective ways to increase the uptake and impact of your research. But how does that work? By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify a range of key audiences and potential goals for engagement Consider different levels and

End your data adventure on a high note by learning how sharing your data in a repository improves your visibility as a researcher, increases citations of your publications, gives you recognition