Toronto Metropolitan University Libraries' Collaboratory

This special edition of the popular ‘Grant Writing for Grad Students’ workshop is dedicated to SSHRC funding for PhD students (Canada Graduate Research Scholarship-Doctoral: CGRS-D).

Just in time for the October 4 submission deadline, this workshop is created by two SSHRC-funded PhD Candidates. The workshop will focus on how to best tailor a research proposal to SSHRC’s quirks, and how to consider the application as a whole. The workshop also reviews tips and tricks to effectively and efficiently navigate the SSHRC process, from start to finish.

First-time and repeat applicants at any stage of their application are invited to join. Please note that this session is a repeat of the August 6 version and remains dedicated to the PhD application only.

Learn more and register here: https://calendar.library.torontomu.ca/event/3925941

Struggling to efficiently review extensive research literature? Join this hands-on walkthrough workshop to learn how topic modeling and Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) can streamline your literature review process with the help of the open-source tool, Orange 3.

In this peer-to-peer learning workshop, you will learn how guest instructor Zahra, a TMU Professional Communication graduate student, is actively using topic modelling in her own research.

Participants will learn how text analysis capabilities of Orange 3 can speed up and automate literature reviews by analyzing papers without getting bogged down in manual reviews.

Using a case study of “binge-watching," participants will be shown how to use this tool to efficiently uncover the core themes and topics within large volumes of text and research data.

Learn more and register here: https://calendar.library.torontomu.ca/event/3930032

This engaging and hands-on workshop will explore 3D development techniques for both XR platforms and physical fabrication.

Participants will be introduced to key tools like Blender, Photogrammetry, and even Minecraft, demonstrating how 3D models can be created, refined and exported into 3D models for use in virtual and physical spaces.

The workshop will include a 15–20 minute live demonstration on how to export a Minecraft model for 3D printing, showing the entire process from digital design to real-world fabrication.

Whether you’re interested in immersive environments or 3D printing, this workshop will provide valuable insights into the workflow of 3D content creation.

Learn more and register here: https://calendar.library.torontomu.ca/event/3897361

This skill-building workshop is an introduction for researchers to learn how to design for 3D.

Participants will learn basic principles of 3D object design by using Fusion 360. These skills can be applied for future designs intended to be printed in 3D or fabricated using other technologies and methods.

No prior experience necessary.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops to the workshop, to follow along. Bringing a mouse would also be very helpful for the learning process.

Fusion 360 is available here to download (free for educational purposes): https://www.autodesk.com/ca-en/products/fusion-360/trial-intake

Register here: https://calendar.library.torontomu.ca/event/3934013