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Practical Data Skills workshop series

January 05, 2026

Gain practical data skills that support Open Science through short, interactive lessons taught online by UVic librarians.

Open Science (also known as Open Scholarship) is a broad movement to make research across disciplines more transparent, accessible, and collaborative. It’s about more than just making knowledge accessible. It’s about transforming how that knowledge is produced.

Workshop details

  • Date: Wednesdays, January to February 2026
  • Time: 12–12:30 p.m.
  • Location: Online via Zoom
  • Registration: Use the links in the list below to register. Once registered, you’ll receive the Zoom link and email reminders before each session.
  • Cost: Free!

Workshop topics

  • Open Science 101: Discover practical skills that empower you to contribute meaningfully to Open Science. Make your work more accessible, equitable, and impactful.
  • Organizing Files and Folders: Learn how to keep your files tidy and easy to navigate.
  • Citizen Science: Explore how everyday people can actively contribute to scientific research.
  • Data Privacy 101: Start building responsible research habits. Learn the basics of working with sensitive data.
  • Pre-Registering Your Study: Learn how and why pre-registering your study with Open Science Framework registries increases the transparency and the credibility of your research.
  • Using ORCiDs: Help yourself and others properly receive credit for work (including data). Streamline connections across various platforms.
  • Finding Open Data: Explore methods for locating and utilizing open datasets.

Why attend?

  • Gain knowledge and skills to make your research more open, clear, and impactful.
  • Take part in practical exercises that help you apply new skills right away.
  • Meet others who are also interested in improving their research with Open Science and data skills.

Questions?

Any questions about the workshops? Please contact Monique Grenier, the Science & Research Data Literacy Librarian (mgrenier@uvic.ca).

You can also read Monique's Open Science & Open Scholarship Guide for more information.