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👋 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.
📆 Deadline: February 4
🔗 https://uoft.me/DScert-doctoral
January 21, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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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.

📆 Jan. 22, 2:30pm
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/talent-showcase-2026-tickets-1899492185259
Who’s 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
January 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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The DSI Talent Showcase is next week! Over 200 emerging data scientists, U of T experts, and industry leaders have registered—secure your spot today!
📆 Jan. 22, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
📍 700 University Ave, Toronto
🎟️ Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/talent-showcase-2026-tickets-1899492185259
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
January 15, 2026 at 9:11 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
January 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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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.
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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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/
We are hiring!
January 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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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
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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
December 19, 2025 at 7:38 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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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 [email protected]
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 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 [email protected]
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