Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre (CS-DCC)

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The data hub funded by Genome Canada to enhance omics innovations in climate-smart agriculture and food systems research.

CS-DCC (Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre) GitHub for Research Collaboration Webinars Join us for a two-part webinar series that will teach you the basics of GitHub and how it can support collaboration, documentation, and resource sharing within research teams. Part 1: Getting Started with GitHub. 22 Sept 2026 @ 1:00PM ET (10:00AM PT) Part 2: Working with GitHub Desktop. 29 Sept 2026 @ 1:00PM ET (10:00AM PT) climatesmartagrifood.ca
University of Calgary Online Workshops: RDM & DMP Learn the fundamentals of research data management and data management plans, including: -Data sharing -Handling sensitive data -Funder requirements -DMP Assistant tools Aug 24 & 25, 2026
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Partenariat des bibliothèques universitaires du Québec (PBUQ)
ComputeOntario x ParaView Workshop: Scientific Visualization with ParaView Session 1: June 18, 2026 @ 9am - 12pm ET Session 2: June 18, 2026 @ 1:30pm - 4:30pm ET Beginner level Interactive Completion certificate
Compute Ontario Summer School
We're Hiring! Join our Team. RDM Catalogue and Curation Lead We're looking for an RDM Catalogue and Curation Lead to join our University of Guelph team! Get practical experience in research data management (RDM), metadata, and research infrastructure. Two year contract, hybrid work environment. Apply by May 15! Send your resume and cover letter to edwardsm@uoguelph.ca.
UBC Library Research Commons Data Bites - Introduction to Data Management Plans (DMPs)
CS-DCC Apr 21/23, 2026 FOCUS GROUP: DMP as SOP Give feedback on an SOP-in-progress that will work alongside your data management plans (DMPs), and get help to work on building a resource for your own SOPs.
The Dirty Business of Data Harmonization: Tools and best practices for developing data standards. By: Emma Griffiths, PhD. 17 March 2026. Brought to your by the CS-DCC (Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre)
Decentraliser les donnees pour une recherche climato-intelligente : politiques, infrastructure et confiance Presente par le Reseau pour des systemes agro-alimentaires durables et le Centre pour les politiques scientifiques canadiennes
Climate-Smart Agri-Food Network and Canadian Science Policy Centre Present: Decentralizing Data for Climate-Smart Research: Policy, Infrastructure, and Trust. This panel includes 6 members from across the Canadian science policy ecosystem, from Indigenous leaders to funders to academics.
The 5 Ws and 1 H of the CS-DCC (presentation by Michelle Edwards, PhD, MLIS) 12 March 2026.
CS-DCC (Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre) DATA HUB OVERVIEW PRESENTATION: The 5 Ws and 1 H of CS-DCC. Join us for a presentation and discussion on how our data hub can work for your and how we can support your research. Attendance is free and open to all. Thursday, March 12, 2025 @ 1PM ET. RSVP HERE: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/73ed2a04-fb86-4b29-b8b9-ff76aff8c25d@be62a12b-2cad-49a1-a5fa-85f4f3156a7d
CS-DCC: Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre Mar 17-18, 2026 FOCUS GROUP: Data Harmonization Learn how data harmonization and ontology specification can improve your research, and contribute to a collaborative project to develop a new soil microbiome data shandard.
WatSPEED Workshop | Getting Started with AI Agents. Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 12 - 1 PM ET
CS-DCC: Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre Feb 24/26, 2026 FOCUS GROUP - Semantic Engine Share your experiences with data schema creation, connect with colleagues across the CSAFS portfolio, and help influence the direction of new developments and improvements to the Semantic Engine.
Data Security, Privacy, and Protection Webinar. Lucia Costanzo, MLIS, Claude Robert, PhD, Andre Gerges, PhD. 10 February, 2026. CS-DCC: Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre.
[Image aérienne d'une table ronde avec cinq personnes assises autour, des manuels et des ordinateurs portables ouverts sur la table. Le sol est en béton gris.] 24-26 février 2026 GROUPE DE DISCUSSION : Moteur sémantique Partagez vos expériences en matière de création de schémas de données, connectez-vous avec vos collègues et contribuez à influencer l'orientation des nouveaux développements et améliorations du Semantic Engine.
[An image from above of a round table with five people seated around it, with open textbooks and laptops on the table. The ground is a grey concrete.] Feb 24/26, 2026 FOCUS GROUP: Semantic Engine Share your experiences with data schema creation, connect with colleagues across the CSAFS portfolio, and help influence the direction of new developments and improvements to the Semantic Engine.
Bonne Journée internationale des femmes et des filles de sciences! 11 février 2026
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! February 11, 2026
Canadian Bioinformatics Hub Conference 2026. May 27-29, MaRS Discovery District, Toronto, Canada. Last Call for Abstracts CBHC 2026 invites abstract submissions from trainees, early-career researchers, and established professionals showcasing original and innovative research at the forefront of bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science. All accepted abstracts will be published in the official CBHC 2026 Abstract Booklet. Submission deadline: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Hackathon pour améliorer la découvrabilité des dépôts de données canadiens grâce aux métadonnées de Re3data Ce hackathon offrira des ressources et des directives à toutes les personnes impliquées dans la gestion d’un dépôt de données au Canada sur la création ou la curation des notices de métadonnées dans re3data. 11 février 2026 à 13 h 30 (HE)
Hackathon for Improving Findability of Canadian Data Repositories Through Re3data Metadata This hackathon will provide anyone involved in the management of a data repository in Canada with resources and guidance on how to add a new metadata record or curate an existing metadata record for that repository in re3data. Feb 11, 2026 @ 1:30 PM ET
LOVE DATA WEEK
Love Data Week. February 9-13, 2026. "glorious modern computing"
Un cœur rose recouvert d'autocollants liés aux données.
A pink heart over a black-to-white ombre background, with data related stickers over it.
Calcul Quebec
Calcul Quebec
CCD-AD: Centre de collaboration sur les données en agriculture durable. 3 février 2026. Session de formationsur la sécurité, la confidentialité et la protection des données. Acquérir une compréhension de base de la sécurité,de la confidentialité et de la protection des données,et apprendre à utiliser les ressources d'assistance. S'inscrire: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bdca50e0-9c6d-4a9e-ac65-eed6dd01f639@be62a12b-2cad-49a1-a5fa-85f4f3156a7d
CS-DCC. Feb 3, 2026. Data Security, Privacy, and Protection TRAINING SESSION. Gain a basic understanding of data security, privacy, and protection, and learn to navigate resources for support. Sign up: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bdca50e0-9c6d-4a9e-ac65-eed6dd01f639@be62a12b-2cad-49a1-a5fa-85f4f3156a7d
University of Guelph Library Workshop Series. Learn about scientific writing, research data management, AI tools, and much more! Start date: Jan 19, 2026 End date: May 8, 2026 Location: Various (in person & virtual) www.cal.lib.uoguelph.ca
Love Methods week. I [heart] Methods. #LoveMethods26
Introduction to Data Analysis with SPSS from the Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship. Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM ET. Online Workshop.
Six computer generated images showcasing how data can be used for image generation. This screenshot was taken from https://ccvis.netlify.app/
Six images générées par ordinateur illustrant comment les données peuvent être utilisées pour la génération d'images. Cette capture d'écran provient de https://ccvis.netlify.app/
Microbiome ANCHOR: Advancing Novel Computational and High-quality Omics Research. Microbiome Conference, June 8-10, 2026. Oak Island, Nova Scoatia. An intimate microbiome meeting to foster connections and share ideas about microbial communities, the methods used to study them, and their diverse applications. microbiome-anchor.ca
Canadian Bioinformatics Hub Conference 2026. May 27-29, 2026, MaRS Discovery District, Toronto, Canada. Nominate Outstanding Contributors to Canada's Bioinformatics Community! Help us recognize the researchers and community builders shaping the future of bioinformatics in Canada! CBHC 2026 is accepting nominations for awards celebrating innovation, leadership, inclusivity, and trainee excellence across the BCBDS community. Eligible nominees include trainees, early-career, and mid-career professionals. Self-nominations welcome!
Bourses de formation HCB. A propos des bourses: Le programme de bourses de formation HCB offre jusqu'a 2 500$ CA pour le perfectionnement professionnel des stagiaires au Canada. Inscrivez-vous aux ateliers, tutoriels et formations repondant a vos besoins en bioinformatique, biologie computationnelle et science des donnees. Date limite de depot des candidatures: 1er decembre 2025. Des questions? training@bioinformatics.ca
CBH Training Awards. About the Awards: CBH Training Awards fund up to $2,500 CAD for professional development for trainees in Canada. Apply to attend workshops, tutorials, and training events that address your training needs in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Data Science. Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2025. Questions? training@bioinformatics.ca
University of Waterloo | WatSPEED. 3 WatSPEED workshops next month: Dec 3, 2025 (12-1pm ET): Generative AI for Data Science Dec 17, 2025 (12-1pm ET): Introduction to Machine Learning Dec 18, 2025 (12-1pm ET): Getting Started with Python
PANORAMICS - A Vision True North Spatial 2026 Canada's 1st Spatial & Single-cell Biology Summit March 25-27, 2026 MaRS Innovation Centre, Toronto, ON Experience the Panoramic Chapters collectively through our True North Spatial Summit, as we inspire, enlighten, and challenge your mind. Set in downtown Toronto, the Queen City, at the iconic MaRS Discovery District, the beacon of Canada's innovation, this landmark event opens the doors to Canada's first Spatial and Single-Cell Summit, where thought leaders, scientists, and innovators unite to share ideas, spark collaboration, and shape the future of discovery. PRE-REGISTER HERE: https://shorturl.at/lAiuJ
Espaces de données nationaux. Appel de propositions. Date limite: le 1er decembre 2025
DRAC National Data Spaces Call for Proposals. Deadline: 01 Dec 2025.
Compute Ontario. Pourquoi la cybersécurité est essentielle à la recherche: protéger les données, les patients et la découverte. Séminaire en ligne. Date: 29 octobre 2025. Heure: 12 h - 13 h HE. Lieu: Zoom. Participez ici: https://shorturl.at/YCKmQ
Compute Ontario: Why Cybersecurity Matters in Research: Protecting Data, Patients, and Discover. Online Webinar. Date: October 29, 2025. Time: 12-1PM ET. Location: Zoom. Attend here: https://shorturl.at/YCKmQ
POSTULEZ DÈS MAINTENANT POUR OBTENIR UNE BOURSE DE FORMATION HCB ! La Bourse de Formation HCB offre jusqu'à 2 500$ CA pour soutenir le développement professionnel des bénéficiaires. Ces fonds peuvent être utilisés pour participer à des ateliers ou à d'autres événements de formation qui permettent d'améliorer les compétences et les connaissances en bio-informatique. La date limite de dépôt des candidatures est fixée au 1er décembre 2025.
Canadian Bioinformatics Hub Newsletter Highlights. APPLY NOW FOR THE CBH TRAINING AWARDS. the CBH Training Awar offers up to $2,500 CAD to support trainees' professional development. These funds can be used to attend workshops or other training events that enhance bioinformatics skills and knowledge. Application deadline is December 1, 2025.
September 23, 2025. INTRO TO GITHUB WORKSHOP. In this webinar, you'll gain a basic understanding of Github, learn to navigate Github for support, and use Github tools for group projects. Register for free! https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1cb28c4c-1c83-4191-a1db-72756107fe12@be62a12b-2cad-49a1-a5fa-85f4f3156a7d
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CALL FOR POSTERS. Cultivating Resilience: Advancing Climate-Smart Agri-Food. A summit bridging technology, strategy, and partnerships to change the future of food. Oct 27-28, 2025 @ Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, BC. We invite researchers, practitioners, innovators, and community members to submit poster abstracts for the upcoming Cultivating Resilienct: Advancing Climate-Smart Agri-Food Summit. This is your opportunity to showcase your work, share insights, and connect with experts and interest-holders driving sustainable and resilient agri-food solutions! Poster topics may include: Genomics in the agri-food system; Agri-tech and digital innovation; Crop innovation & sustainability; Local/national food systems; Other related topics. Who should submit? Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP), including students and post-docs; Scientists and researchers; Farmers and producers; Industry innovators; Policy makers and advocates; Non-profit and community organizations. Proposal submission deadline: Sep 7. Notification of acceptance: Sep 15. Poster submission deadline (for printing): Oct 15. Poster session: Oct 27 @ Networking Reception. For questions or more information, contact us at ag.act@uoguelph.ca. We look forward to your contributions!
Early-Bird Registration is OPEN for Cultivating Resilience: Advancing Climate-Smart Agri-Food. Oct 27-28, 2025 in Vancouver, BC. Important deadlines: Early-Bird Tickets close Sep 7, Hotel Blocks close Sep 9, and Call for Posters closes Sep 7. Brought to you by AG-ACt (Agricultural Genomics Action Centre), SFU's BC Centre for Agritech Innovation, BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network, and SFU's Public Square. site.pheedloop.com/event/cultivate
SAVE THE DATE! Oct 27-28, 2025. Cultivating Resilience: Advancing Climate-Smart Agri-Food. A summit bridging technology, strategy, and partnerships to shape the future of food. At Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, BC. Early-bird registration opens in Aug 2025. More details coming soon. Hosted by Agricultural Genomics Action Centre, SFU's BC Centre for Agritech Innovation, BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network, and SFU's Public Square.
Formation sur la littératie des données. Statistique Canada offre plusieurs cours de formation sur les données, y compris des cours payants dispensés par les enseignants, et des cours gratuits en ligne que vous pouvez suivre à votre rythme. Fondements de l’analyse des données; Littératie des données dans la fonction publique; Élaborer des politiques efficaces grâce aux données désagrégées. Pour en savoir plus, visitez https://www.statcan.gc.ca/fr/afc/litteratie-donnees
Data Literacy Training. Statistics Canada offers several data training courses - including paid, teacher-led courses and free, self-paced courses. Courses include: Foundations of data analysis; Data literacy for public sector; Working with disaggregated data for better policy outcomes. Learn more at https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/wtc/data-literacy