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Great news for U of T staff! You may be eligible to apply to use the Staff Tuition Waiver for the DSI’s 3-week Deploying AI microcredential https://certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredential_ai/
Deploying AI Microcredential for U of T staff. Five into the power of LLMs and learn how to harness them to create cutting-edge applications. You may be eligible to use the Staff Tuition Waiver for this microcredential.
December 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Organizations working with data and AI, this one’s for you!
Join us on January 22 and discover an incredible ecosystem of data science and AI talent, #UofT experts and industry leaders. You don’t want to miss this: bit.ly/DSI_showcase
#AI #datascience #events
Discover our data science & AI ecosystem 2,300+ members 650+ trainees 90+ industry collaborators 6,500+ annual event attendees Join us at the Data Science & AI Talent Showcase January 22, 2026 bit.ly/DSI_showcase
December 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Bridge the gap between academic training & the skills needed for today’s data-intensive projects w/ @uoftdsi.bsky.social Genetic Data Analysis Toolbox microcredential
Special fee for STAGE trainees & mentors & OSAP eligible
https://bit.ly/4rT1QDX
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December 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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The DSI’s new Genetic Data Analysis Toolbox microcredential is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between traditional academic training and practical data skills required for today’s data-intensive projects.
🗞️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4oy8H31
DSI Launches Unique Microcredential in Genetic Data Analysis - DSI
The human genome contains billions of molecules, and small variations within them can influence biological processes, traits, and disease. As the volume and complexity of genomic data grow, so does th...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Join DSI and @rotmanschool.bsky.social on January 26 for a #DataSciencesSpeakerSeries talk, LLM Post-Training and Reasoning via Efficient Value-Based RL with Nathan Kallus
🎟 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/data-sciences-institute-data-speaker-series-tickets-1976462451397?aff=oddtdtcreator
Data Sciences Speaker Series. LLM Post-Training and Reasoning via Efficient Value-Based RL. January 26, 2026, 11am-12pm. Register at datasciences.utoronto.ca. Prof. Nathan Kallus
December 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Join DSI and UTSC Sociology on Jan. 19 for a #DataSciencesSpeakerSeries talk, We’re Talking About the Wrong Error: Why Variance Matters More than Bias in AI with Laura Nelson
🎟 Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/data-sciences-institute-data-speaker-series-tickets-1917403679019?aff=oddtdtcreator
Data Sciences Speaker Series. We’re Talking About the Wrong Error: Why Variance Matters More than Bias in AI. January 19, 2026, 11am-12pm Register at datasciences.utoronto.ca. Prof Laura Nelson, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of British Columbia
December 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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We had a great first day at the Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit! If you’re here today, come say Hi 👋 at out exhibitor booth!
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December 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Data science research opportunity open to undergraduate students across all of Canada. I’ve got a proposal in there: “Classifying fish species with sound” 🐟🔊

A few summers ago I worked with a great quantitative ecology student from UBC so it’s very open to students from various backgrounds!
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📣 Undergraduate students, are you interested in #DataScience? The DSI Summer Undergraduate Data Science Opportunities Program is a great chance to engage in hands-on research.

Apply now!

https://datasciences.utoronto.ca/suds-student-call-2026/
Calling all undergraduate students interested in data science! Apply today for our Summer Undergraduate Research Program for the opportunity to engage in hands-on data science research!
December 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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The DSI is at the Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit! Come find us at our exhibitor booth to learn about our upskilling certificates and microcredentials for teams, connect with us on industry partnerships and build your data talent strategy in healthcare analytics.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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📣 Undergraduate students, are you interested in #DataScience? The DSI Summer Undergraduate Data Science Opportunities Program is a great chance to engage in hands-on research.

Apply now!

https://datasciences.utoronto.ca/suds-student-call-2026/
Calling all undergraduate students interested in data science! Apply today for our Summer Undergraduate Research Program for the opportunity to engage in hands-on data science research!
December 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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The DSI Talent Showcase will feature Dr. Nardin Samuel’s inspiring vision for the intersection of neuroscience, AI, and data innovation.
📆 January 22, 2026
📍 700 University Ave, 10th floor, Toronto
🎟️ Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/talent-showcase-2026-tickets-1899492185259
Discover the intersection of neuroscience, AI, and data innovation Join us on January 22, 2026 bit.ly/DSI_showcase Dr. Nardin Samuel CEO & Co-Founder, Cove Neurosciences Neurology Resident, Physician-Researcher & Educator Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
December 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Industry booths at the DSI Talent Showcase are filling fast! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with emerging talent and industry leaders driving the future of AI, machine learning, and data science.
Interested in featuring your company? Contact partnerships.dsi@utoronto.ca
Feature your company at the Data & AI Talent Showcase. January 22, 2026. Contact pertnerships.dsi@utoronto.ca
December 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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👋 UofT Doctoral Students: Register for the Data Science Certificate!
Learn the fundamentals and deploying AI with LLM while gaining in-demand skills that can enhance career opportunities. No prior knowledge of data science required.
📆 Deadline: Jan 15
🔗 https://uoft.me/DScert-doctoral
Data Science Certificate for U of T Doctoral Students. uoft.me/DScert-doctoral
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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The DSI’s new Genetic Data Analysis Toolbox microcredential is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between traditional academic training and practical data skills required for today’s data-intensive projects.
🗞️ Read more: https://bit.ly/4oy8H31
DSI Launches Unique Microcredential in Genetic Data Analysis - DSI
The human genome contains billions of molecules, and small variations within them can influence biological processes, traits, and disease. As the volume and complexity of genomic data grow, so does th...
datasciences.utoronto.ca
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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The DSI will be at the Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit next week! On Dec. 9 & 10, come chat with us about data talent, industry partnerships, and upskilling opportunities — including our new microcredential for genetic data analysis: https://bit.ly/48cUhQO
13th Annual Summit on Data Analytics for Healthcare. December 9 & 10, 2025. Hyatt Regency Toronto. Powered by University of Toronto Data Sciences Institute. Accelerating Data-Driven transformation in healthcare. Join us in Toronto!
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Registration is now open for the Data Sciences Institute Talent Showcase!
📆 January 22, 2026, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
📍 Data Sciences Institute, 700 University Ave, 10th floor, Toronto
🎟️ Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/talent-sho...
Talent Showcase January 22, 2026, 2:30-5:30pm Join us for: An inspiring keynote A lively poster session Networking opportunities And to connect with rising talent Learn more at datasciences.utoronto.ca
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Our Deploying AI Microcredential is seeing soaring interest from professionals, reflecting demand for the tools and confidence to deploy generative AI at scale.
Read more: datasciences.utoronto.ca/deploying-ai...
Register for the next session: certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredent...
Microcredential in Depploying AI. Dive into the power of LLMs. Translate cutting-edge models into applied, scalable solutions.
November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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👋 UofT Doctoral Students – learn more about the Data Science Certificate!
Interested in gaining in-demand data science skills that can enhance career opportunities?
Register for our info session on Nov. 25: bit.ly/43zrWS7
Data Science Certificate for U of T Doctoral Students. uoft.me/DScert-doctoral
November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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👋 Need to learn more about genomic data analysis? The DSI Genetic Data Analysis Toolbox microcredential is designed to give you practical, hands-on experience applying modern computational tools to real-world genetic data.
📆 Apply by February 2, 2026
🔗 bit.ly/Genetic-Data...
Genetic Data Analysis Toolbox Microcredential Upskill with practical and applied skills in genomic data analysis Starts February 24, 2026 Learn more and register at bit.ly/Genetic-Data-Analysis-Toolbox
November 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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📣 DSI Postdoctoral Fellowships support applicants pursuing a research project that has a data sciences focus, through the development of novel methodology or the innovative application of existing approaches.
🗓️ Apply by January 23, 2026
🔗 datasciences.utoronto.ca/postdoctoral...
Postdoctoral Fellowships support applicants pursuing a research project that has a data sciences focus, through the development of novel methodology or the innovative application of existing approaches.
October 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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📣 DSI Doctoral Student Fellowships support applicants pursuing a research project that has a data sciences focus, through the development of novel methodology or the innovative application of existing approaches.

🗓️ Apply by January 23, 2026
🔗 datasciences.utoronto.ca/doctoral-stu...
Doctoral Student Fellowships support applicants pursuing a research project that has a data sciences focus, through the development of novel methodology or the innovative application of existing approaches.
October 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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The DSI Talent Showcase is a great chance to connect with top talent ready to tackle real-world challenges.
Interested in featuring your company? Contact partnerships.dsi@utoronto.ca
Talent Showcase January 2026 Connect with top talent ready to tackle real-world challenges. Interested in featuring your company? Contact partnerships.dsi@utoronto.ca
October 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Join us for our AI for Qualitative Research Workshop on November 20
🔗 Register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ai-and-qua...
AI for Qualitative Research Workshop November 20 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 10th floor Seminar Room, 700 University Avenue, Toronto Register at datasciences.utoronto.ca
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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👋 UofT Doctoral Students - register for the Data Science Certificate!
Learn the fundamentals and deploying AI with LLM while gaining in-demand data science skills that can enhance career opportunities. No prior knowledge of data science required.
📆 Deadline: Jan 15
🔗 uoft.me/DScert-docto...
Data Science Certificate for U of T Doctoral Students. uoft.me/DScert-doctoral
October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Come join the DSI for an exciting workshop on November 4 (4:30PM), where we will explore the important role of human factors in the development and implementation of AI in healthcare.
️🎟 Register: uoft.me/Beyond-AI
Beyond the Algorith,: Human Factors at the Heart of AI in Healthcare. Prof. Susanne Gaube (keynote). Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Digital health Technologies, University College London, Global Business School for Health. Join us for a collaborative workshop to explore how people and workflows shape the effective use of AI in clinical settings. Data Sciences Institute, University of Toronto. November 4th, 4:30-6:30PM
October 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM