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New Call for Proposals for the CHMS Biobank (Deadline: December 31, 2015)
The Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) is a Statistics Canada survey designed to collect valuable information about the health of Canadians. Enhancing the visibility and use of this collected information is critical to the success of the survey. From November 1 to December 31, 2015, Statistics Canada is inviting researchers to apply for access to […]
Free ICPSR Summer Program workshop: “China Multigenerational Panel Datasets”!
WORKSHOP: “China Multigenerational Panel Datasets” DATES AND TIME: January 6 – 8, 2016, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. LOCATION: University of California, Los Angeles INSTRUCTORS: Cameron Campbell, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Shuang Chen, University of Iowa DESCRIPTION: The workshop will feature the China Multigenerational Panel Dataset-Shuangcheng (CMGPD-SC), 1866-1913 (ICPSR 35292). The CMGPD-SC provides longitudinal individual, household, and […]
Save the Date! ICPSR Summer Program starts June 20, 2016
The Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) Summer Program is excited to announce its four-week session dates with the first session beginning June 20, 2016. More information, including workshop announcements, will become available soon. Visit the ICPSR Summer Program website for the latest details!
American Geographical Society Library Fellowships now available
The American Geographical Society Library in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, is currently offering fellowships for qualified applicants. Currently, there are two types of eligibility: Scholars at all levels, including faculty and Ph.D. dissertators, at U.S. federally defined Minority-Serving Institutions are eligible for the AGSL Fellowships for MSI Scholars. ($600/week, up to 4 weeks) Scholars at all […]
How do Statistics Canada’s Data Impact the Health of Canadians? : News from World Statistics Day
October 20th marked World Statistics Day, with the theme “Better data. Better lives.” Statistics Canada participated with a discussion on health statistics, which provided an overview of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS), its objectives, collection processes and dissemination strategy. Results from previous cycles were presented as well as an overview of the CHMS Biobank […]
Land Information Ontario geospatial data now available
Don’t limit your studies to BC! UBC Library has just signed a license with the province of Ontario giving you access to huge amounts of highly detailed data on the province of Ontario. The datasets include elevation, contour, wildlife information and more! Find what you need for your research by browsing the data in Abacus. […]
Koerner Library Book and DVD sale
The Koerner Library sells books and DVDs! We sell unsolicited gifts and donated items which the Library already owns or are not suitable for our collection. All funds will be used to purchase Koerner Library books. Visit the sale bookcase located on the entrance level, adjacent to the Borrower Services Desk. Each item is only […]
Join us at Cinema Salon
12:00 Noon |Thursday, November 26 | Room 216, Koerner Library
CRDCN 2015 National Conference in Toronto, Nov. 5-6
Each year, the Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) hosts a national conference showcasing research results by academic researchers working in the RDCs. This year’s conference is being hosted by the Toronto RDC at the Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel on November 5 and 6, 2015. The theme for this year’s conference is: “Research and Public […]
RDC Webinar, October 15, 2-3:15pm (EST)
The Canadian Research Data Centre Network is hosting a free webinar on “The making of Racial and Ethnic Categories: Official Statistics Reconsidered” with Patrick Simon on October 15, from 2-3:15pm (Eastern Standard Time). Free registration at: www.rdc-cdr.ca. See flyer for more details.