Workshops by Series

This session is presented in collaboration with the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Canada, and will be delivered by a CPA member with expertise in personal finance and student-focused financial education.

This session equips students with practical tools for managing money with confidence. Learn how to create a realistic budget, understand cash flow, and define a financial plan that works for your goals. Key concepts like distinguishing wants from needs and recognizing the difference between “good debt” and “bad debt” will be covered, along with an introduction to three powerful savings vehicles: RRSPs, RESPs, and TFSAs, and how they can support your financial future. You'll also learn where to find trusted support and resources to keep your plan on track.

Whether you're earning consistent income, managing student debt, or planning for major life decisions, this session provides the tools to build a strong financial foundation and move toward long-term success.

Presenter: Dwayne Richards, CPA, CMA

Target Audience: Upper-year undergraduate and graduate students, particularly those earning income, managing debt, or planning for post-graduation financial independence.

If you have any questions about this workshop, email Chris Kim at kim.chris@torontomu.ca, or Magdalen Sinson at msinson@torontomu.ca.

This virtual 30‑minute lunchtime session, led by a Medical Librarian at the Bikram S. Dhillon and Family Medical Library introduces clinical faculty to the library’s core services, collections, and support for teaching, research, and clinical practice. The session is designed to be concise and practical. 

By the end of the session, faculty will: 

• Understand the scope of medical library services and collections available both in person and online 
• Navigate and access key library resources for teaching and research 
• Establish a point of contact for ongoing collaboration with library staff

Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are a critical component of medical education, designed to assess clinical competence in a structured and standardized way. Preparing for OSCEs requires access to reliable, high‑quality resources that support both knowledge and skill development. The TMU Libraries provide a range of tools and collections to help medical learners strengthen their clinical skills, practice exam scenarios, and build confidence. This session introduces key library resources that can support OSCE preparation and demonstrates effective strategies for navigating them. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Access support services (e.g., librarian consultations, subject guides) to enhance OSCE readiness.
• Identify key features of OSCE‑related resources (e.g., video demonstrations, case scenarios, practice checklists) within Bates’ Visual Guide.
• Apply search strategies to retrieve OSCE materials across multiple formats (print, e‑books, multimedia) in the TMU Libraries collection.

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.

No technical or previous experience is required.

Bring a laptop with the software and add-ons installed, along with the CSV.
** All materials should be downloaded and installed prior to the workshop.**

• Orange Data Mining (free and open): https://orangedatamining.com/download

• Instructions to install the add-ons: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t_v6-AB_iz10PpCk1BvaFjLfuV3UB9hj/view?usp=sharing

• Downloadable dataset (required for workshop):  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LItkxG20Xp5SC107wNP6F4ioKkmxbH3C/view?usp=drive_link

• Stopwords list (required for workshop): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ggtDd05r2xDOXAsVIffbppembFnf1gym/view?usp=drive_link

About the Guest Instructor:

Zahra Entezami holds an MBA and a Master of Professional Communication from TMU, with a research focus on bibliometrics and text mining. She brings over four years of experience in teaching, analysis, and digital marketing, as well as one year of experience as a research assistant. Zahra is actively engaged in scholarly work, with a publication on media literacy and an ongoing research project on social media influencers’ media management practices at the prestigious World Media Economics and Management Conference.

Join us for the MedLib Resource Spotlight, a 30‑minute live virtual demo showcasing one essential library tool for medical education and practice. Each session offers a focused walkthrough, practical tips, and space for questions. You’ll get an in‑depth look at a key resource and learn how to use its features to strengthen your study process. 

In this session, we will explore Bates’ Visual Guide to Physical Examination, a video‑based resource demonstrating head‑to‑toe and systems‑based physical exam techniques. The platform includes high‑quality instructional videos that support skill development in assessment and clinical medicine. It also features OSCE Clinical Skills videos that model realistic patient encounters and help learners strengthen their clinical reasoning and exam preparation.

By the end of the session, learners will be able to: 

1. Access Bates Visual Guide to Physical Examination through the library and set up a personal account. 
2. Locate and use videos in the three main content areas:
   1. Physical Examination 
   2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills 
   3. OSCE Clinical Skills 
3. Integrate Bates into study routines.

This panel session brings together a diverse group of humanities and social science scholars who have recently published their first monograph to reflect on the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned along the way. Panelists will share candid insights, practical advice, and personal strategies that helped them navigate through the academic publishing journey. While the discussion focuses on the unique experiences of scholars in the humanities and social sciences, faculty from all disciplines interested in monograph publishing are welcome to attend and benefit from the collective wisdom shared. 

Session Objectives:

• Explore the challenges scholars face throughout the monograph publication process and approaches to overcoming them
• Offer participants actionable insights, tips, and strategies from experienced faculty
• Provide practical guidance that supports individual progress toward monograph publication

Moderator: Natalie Alvarez, Dean of The Creative School, Professor

Panelists: 

• Sibo Chen, Associate Professor & Associate Chair, School of Professional Communication
• Tara Collins, Professor, School of Child and Youth Care
• Max Ritts, Professor, Geography & Environmental Studies
   

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Identify common author challenges in the book publishing process
• Apply strategies to mitigate obstacles during manuscript development and submission
• Recognize key steps and milestones in progressing toward the publication of a scholarly monograph

Target Audience:

This session is primarily designed for early-career researchers at TMU working in the humanities and social sciences. However, researchers at all career stages and across all disciplines, including instructors and postdoctoral fellows are warmly invited to attend.

If you have any questions about this session, email Chris Kim at kim.chris@torontomu.ca, Ann Ludbrook at aludbrook@torontomu.ca, or Toby Malone at toby.malone@torontomu.ca.

Got a big idea but don’t know where to start? Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup founder, an artist, a creator, an intrapreneur, or a student interested in learning more about entrepreneurship, this workshop will introduce you to the resources and spaces available to you at TMU Libraries and beyond.

In this workshop, you will learn about:

✅ The different spaces and resources that support entrepreneurs and creators at TMU

✅ Market research support at the library

✅ Skill-building opportunities at TMU Libraries

Who should attend? TMU students of all disciplines, aspiring entrepreneurs, and innovators. In order to access library resources in this workshop, you need to be a current member of TMU, such as a student, Zone member, faculty, instructor or staff.

No prior entrepreneurship experience or venture idea required! If you’re interested in entrepreneurship but don’t know where to get started, this workshop will be useful in navigating the different resources, spaces, and units at the library and across campus.

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Before embarking on your venture, understanding the problem you're trying to solve is an important step in validating your business idea. This workshop will introduce you to key research strategies and resources that will support you research your problem

In this workshop, you will:

✅ Understand why it’s important to learn about a problem before trying to solve it

✅ Identify impact gaps between problems and solutions using the Impact Gaps Canvas

✅ Learn where to find information using library resources

✅ Gain essential searching skills using Omni and library databases

Who should attend? TMU students of all disciplines, aspiring entrepreneurs, and innovators looking to ground their ideas with research. In order to access library resources in this workshop, you need to be a current member of TMU, such as a student, Zone member, faculty, instructor or staff.

No prior entrepreneurship experience or venture idea required! If you’re interested in entrepreneurship but don’t have an idea yet, this workshop will be useful in helping you build key research skills using proprietary business databases.

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Understanding your industry is an essential step when starting a new venture. It will help you become aware of trends, understand competitive forces, identify emerging opportunities, and more. This workshop will introduce you to key research strategies and resources that will support you when doing industry research.

In this workshop, you will learn:

✅ How to identify your industry

✅ Where to find industry information at the library

✅ How to read an industry report

Who should attend? TMU students of all disciplines, aspiring entrepreneurs, and innovators looking to ground their ideas with research. In order to access library resources in this workshop, you need to be part of the TMU community as a student, Zone founder, faculty, staff, etc.

No prior entrepreneurship experience or venture idea required! If you’re interested in starting a business but don’t have an idea yet, this workshop will be useful in helping you build research skills using proprietary library business databases.

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To learn more about conducting secondary market research for a new venture, this workshop is best when taken alongside the following workshops: Competitor Research: Know your Rivals, and Market Research: Customers and Consumers.

This virtual 30‑minute lunchtime session, led by a Medical Librarian at the Bikram S. Dhillon and Family Medical Library introduces clinical faculty to the library’s core services, collections, and support for teaching, research, and clinical practice. The session is designed to be concise and practical. 

By the end of the session, faculty will: 

• Understand the scope of medical library services and collections available both in person and online 
• Navigate and access key library resources for teaching and research 
• Establish a point of contact for ongoing collaboration with library staff

Understanding the competitive landscape will give your venture an advantage. Discover how library resources can help you identify competitors and find company profiles for private and public companies.

In this workshop, you will learn:

✅ Where to find company profiles and financials

✅ How to identify competitors, both direct and indirect

✅ How to create company lists and map business locations

Who should attend? TMU students of all disciplines, aspiring entrepreneurs, and innovators looking to ground their ideas with research. In order to access library resources in this workshop, you need to be a current member of TMU, such as a student, Zone member, faculty, instructor or staff.

No prior entrepreneurship experience or venture idea required! If you’re interested in starting a business but don’t have an idea yet, this workshop will be useful in helping you build research skills using proprietary library business databases.

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To learn more about conducting secondary market research for a new venture, this workshop is best when taken alongside the following workshops: Industry Research: Big Picture Trends, and Market Research: Customers and Consumers.

Understanding consumer trends and identifying your target market is important to building a successful business. Discover free and library resources to help you understand your audience through secondary market research.

In this workshop, you will learn:

✅ Where to find consumer market reports and data

✅ How to find information on target market segments (demographic, geographic, psychographic, and behavioural)

✅ The differences between primary and secondary research, with a small intro to primary research methods

Who should attend? TMU students of all disciplines, aspiring entrepreneurs, and innovators looking to ground their ideas with research. In order to access library resources in this workshop, you need to be a current member of TMU, such as a student, Zone member, faculty, instructor or staff.

No prior entrepreneurship experience or venture idea required! If you’re interested in starting a business but don’t have an idea yet, this workshop will be useful in helping you build research skills using proprietary library business databases.

Get recognized for your skills! This workshop is badged. Learn more about how to earn a badge.

To learn more about conducting secondary market research for a new venture, this workshop is best when taken alongside the following workshops: Industry Research: Big Picture Trends, and Competitor Research: Know your Rivals.

This virtual 30‑minute lunchtime session, led by a Medical Librarian at the Bikram S. Dhillon and Family Medical Library introduces clinical faculty to the library’s core services, collections, and support for teaching, research, and clinical practice. The session is designed to be concise and practical. 

By the end of the session, faculty will: 

• Understand the scope of medical library services and collections available both in person and online 
• Navigate and access key library resources for teaching and research 
• Establish a point of contact for ongoing collaboration with library staff