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QGIS: Loading and Manipulating Data (in-person)

QGIS: Loading and Manipulating Data (in-person) In-Person

Join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll dive into the world of QGIS! This session, presented by UofT's Map and Data Library, is designed to help you build proficiency in loading and manipulating data from a variety of sources within QGIS 3.

Whether you’re completely new to GIS, looking to expand your skills, or need a refresher, this workshop will cover key topics such as:
    • Creating projects
    • Adding vector and raster data layers
    • Understanding map projections
    • Using attribute tables
    • Symbolizing and labeling data
    • And more

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your modern GIS skills using this powerful cross-platform software. We look forward to seeing you there!

Prerequisites:
While it’s beneficial to have attended our 'QGIS: An Introductory Tour' workshop, this is not a prerequisite. This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about GIS.
Audience:
This workshop is designed for U of T students and researchers.
Instructor:
Cole White, GIS Analyst

This event will be held in Robarts Library, room 4033 on the 4th floor. For directions, please visit: https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/robarts-library-electronic-classroom

This is the second workshop in the Map and Data Library's QGIS series. Register for our upcoming QGIS workshop here:

Map & Data Library workshops, such as this one, are a welcoming and inclusive environment for learning. To learn more, check out our Code of Conduct.

MDL is committed to making our workshops accessible to everyone. If you'd like to discuss how we can best meet any accessibility needs you may have and help you get the most out of this workshop, please contact Cole White (cole.white@utoronto.ca).
Date:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Robarts Library, Electronic Classroom (Map )
Campus:
St. George (Downtown) Campus
Audience:
  Alumni     Community     External Researchers     Faculty     Graduate Students     Staff     Undergraduate Students  
Categories:
  Digital Tools     Maps & GIS     Workshop  

Registration is required. There are 16 seats available.

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Cole White

Cole is the GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Analyst at U of T's Map and Data Library, and a graduate of the Centre of Geographic Sciences in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. They offer expertise in advanced spatial analysis, Esri and open-source software, coding, cartographic design, and web mapping.

A few interesting projects Cole has worked on include:

    • Performing spatial analysis to support sustainable economic empowerment for global communities
    • Developing interactive, educational web maps to promote ecologically sound home gardening practices
    • Designing creative, experimental map graphics to be used in collaborative published art projects
    • Using deep learning to analyze historical maps

At U of T, Cole facilitates workshops, develops instructional materials, and provides technical consultations for anyone interested in GIS. Cole loves helping others learn and is dedicated to connecting learners of all varieties with skills and resources to make the best use of geospatial technology in their work. Feel free to get in contact at cole.white@utoronto.ca