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π UofT Doctoral Students: You have one more day to register for the Data Science Certificate!
Gain in-demand skills that can enhance career opportunities. No prior knowledge of data science required.
π Deadline: February 4
π https://uoft.me/DScert-doctoral
Data Science Foundations Microcredential Start your data science journey here. Starts April 6, 2026 Learn more and register at uoft.me/dsfoundations
Our Data Science Foundations microcredential provides a focused entry point to prepare for more advanced AI deployment and/or machine learning training.
Learn more and register: https://certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredential_dsfoundations/
π Need to learn more about genomic data analysis? You have one week left to register for the Genetic Data Analysis Toolbox microcredential!
π Apply by February 9, 2026
π https://certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredential_gentoolbox/
Industry Speaker series Step into the future of data science and AI with the DSI Industry Speaker Series. From LLMs to AI Agents: From Words to Action Jay Alammar Director, Engineering Fellow (NLP), Cohere March 2, 2026 700 University Ave, Toronto uoft.me/industryspeakers
Join us on March 2 for βFrom LLMs to AI Agents: From Words to Actionβ with @Jay Alammar, Director, Engineering Fellow (NLP), at Cohere.
π March 2, 2026
π700 University Ave, Toronto
ποΈ https://datasciences.utoronto.ca/industry_speakers/
Data Sciences Speaker Series LLM Post-Training and Reasoning via Efficient Value-Based RL Prof. Nathan Kallus Associate Professor, Cornell Tech, Cornell University Machine Learning & Inference Research, Netflix February 24, 2026, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Register at datasciences.utoronto.ca
New date! Join DSI and @rotmanschool.bsky.social β―on Feb. 24 for a #DataSciencesSpeakerSeries talk, LLM Post-Training and Reasoning via Efficient Value-Based RL with Nathan Kallus
π Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/data-sciences-institute-data-speaker-series-tickets-1981864007597
Last week we welcomed industry, researchers and top data science & AI talent for our Talent Showcase
Huge thanks to Industry Partner AstraZeneca Canada, sponsors BMO Canada and Global Affairs Canada and keynote speaker Nardin Samuel
https://datasciences.utoronto.ca/big-ideas-meet-industry-impact/
π UofT Doctoral Students: You have one week left to register for the Data Science Certificate!
Gain in-demand skills that can enhance career opportunities. No prior knowledge of data science required.
π Deadline: February 4
π https://uoft.me/DScert-doctoral
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
π Need to learn more about genomic data analysis? You have 2 weeks left to register for the Genetic Data Analysis Toolbox microcredential!
π Apply by February 9, 2026
π https://certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredential_gentoolbox/
Biprateep Dey: Calibrated Uncertainty Quantification for Physical Sciences
Biprateep Dey presenting his research to Professor Lisa Strug, Director of the DSI and Co-Director of our Schmidt AI in Science Program!
On January 22nd, we attended a Talent Showcase hosted by the Data Science Instituteβ¨. We were proud to support our #SchmidtAIinSci Fellow, Biprateep Dey who shared his research on Calibrated Uncertainty Quantification for Physical Sciences π.
23.01.2026 17:16 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 1Due to an expected snowstorm, Nathan Kallusβ Data Speaker Series talk scheduled for Monday, January 26, has been postponed.
We will share the new date as soon as it's confirmed.
π UofT Doctoral Students: You have two more weeks to register for the Data Science Certificate!
Gain in-demand skills that can enhance career opportunities. No prior knowledge of data science required.
π Deadline: February 4
π https://uoft.me/DScert-doctoral
Our Deploying AI microcredential features in @ecampusontario.bsky.social's list of standout microcredentials that open doors to emerging sectors!
Registration for the February session of Deploying AI closes January 22! certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredent...
Whoβs coming to the Data Science & AI Talent Showcase U of T experts and industry leaders Emerging data scientists Industry reps from finance, health, tech, government and more Thank you to our Industry Partner AstraZeneca Sponsors, BMO Canada and Global Affairs Canada January 22, 2026 bit.ly/DSI_showcase
The Data Science & AI Talent Showcase is this Thursday!
Secure your place amid industry representatives from finance, health, tech, government and beyond, and meet top U of T talent in data science and AI.
π Jan. 22, 2:30pm
ποΈ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/talent-showcase-2026-tickets-1899492185259
U of T staff who want to build the skills and confidence to apply generative AI effectively in their work have a new opportunity for learning with the Data Sciences Institute.
Read more: https://datasciences.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-staff-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-the-data-sciences-institute/
Data Science & AI Talent Showcase One week away Join us on January 22, 2026 bit.ly/DSI_showcase Discover: Industry perspectives Applied data science & AI research Networking opportunities with rising talent
The DSI Talent Showcase is next week! Over 200 emerging data scientists, U of T experts, and industry leaders have registeredβsecure your spot today!
π Jan. 22, 2:30 pm β 5:30 pm
π 700 University Ave, Toronto
ποΈ Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/talent-showcase-2026-tickets-1899492185259
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
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
π Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/data-sciences-institute-data-speaker-series-tickets-1976462451397?aff=oddtdtcreator
The DSIβs new Genetic Data Analysis Toolbox microcredential is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between traditional academic training and practical data skills required for todayβs data-intensive projects.
Registration closes Feb 9!
ποΈ Read more: https://bit.ly/4oy8H31
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
Organizations working with data and AI, this oneβs for you!
Join us on January 22 and discover an incredible ecosystem of data science and AI talent, #UofT experts and industry leaders. You donβt want to miss this: bit.ly/DSI_showcase
#AI #datascience #events
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.
Great news for U of T staff! You may be eligible to apply to use the Staff Tuition Waiver for the DSIβs 3-week Deploying AI microcredential https://certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredential_ai/
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We are hiring!
The Data Sciences Institute is seeking a Strategic Research Grants Officer who will play a pivotal role in the development, promotion and support of DSI research initiatives.
Deadline to apply: Jan. 12
Learn more: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Strategic-Research-Grants-Officer-ON/598310017/
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.
Great news for U of T staff! You may be eligible to apply to use the Staff Tuition Waiver for the DSIβs 3-week Deploying AI microcredential https://certificates.datasciences.utoronto.ca/microcredential_ai/
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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
Organizations working with data and AI, this oneβs for you!
Join us on January 22 and discover an incredible ecosystem of data science and AI talent, #UofT experts and industry leaders. You donβt want to miss this: bit.ly/DSI_showcase
#AI #datascience #events
Bridge the gap between academic training & the skills needed for todayβs 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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The DSIβs new Genetic Data Analysis Toolbox microcredential is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between traditional academic training and practical data skills required for todayβs data-intensive projects.
ποΈ Read more: https://bit.ly/4oy8H31
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
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
π Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/data-sciences-institute-data-speaker-series-tickets-1976462451397?aff=oddtdtcreator
Data Sciences Speaker Series. Weβre 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
Join DSI and UTSC Sociology on Jan. 19 for a #DataSciencesSpeakerSeries talk, Weβre Talking About the Wrong Error: Why Variance Matters More than Bias in AI with Laura Nelson
π Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/data-sciences-institute-data-speaker-series-tickets-1917403679019?aff=oddtdtcreator
A DSI staff members speaks to a booth visistor
A speaker stands in front of Summit signage
We had a great first day at the Data Analytics for Healthcare Summit! If youβre here today, come say Hi π at out exhibitor booth!
10.12.2025 16:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Data science research opportunity open to undergraduate students across all of Canada. Iβve got a proposal in there: βClassifying fish species with soundβ ππ
A few summers ago I worked with a great quantitative ecology student from UBC so itβs very open to students from various backgrounds!
A DSI staff member speaks to a booth visitor
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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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!
π£ 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/
