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Digital Scholarship Commons

We are here to help you pursue your passions and tell your research stories in engaging ways. We offer workshops and help with software, 3D printers, laser cutters and more. The DSC provides a welcoming and inclusive space for the UVic community.

Workshops
3D printing
Laser cutting
Large-format printing

Visit us

Find us

Come check us out on the third floor of the main library! You can study in our space when it's not being used.
    • Mearns - McPherson Library, room A308 
    • floor map

Our team

We're here to answer questions, give tutorials and develop curriculum. 

Read our blog

There's always something happening at the DSC!
  • follow  and learn something new

Workshops

Our workshops are free and open to everyone. Most are related to makerspace tools, data analysis, communication tools and generative AI. If you have any questions, feel free to drop us an email at dscommons@uvic.ca. Instructors can also contact us to ask about running a workshop for your course.

Illustrated badges showing creative communication workshop skills, including Canva, infographics, podcasting, and Twine.

Badges

We offer badges as recognition for completing various workshops. Digital badges are also known as informal credentials. The goal of badging is to give you the opportunity to share your skills with the public.

How to get a badge:

  • sign up for a workshop and complete all activities
  • email dscommons@uvic.ca and ask for a badge (include proof of the activities you finished)
  • share badges through LinkedIn and other social media, or on your personal site
Laser cut and 3D printed objects arranged in front of a large window with trees in the background.
Credit: Dani K. Johnson

3D printing

Collection of 3D printed objects, including a mini T-rex, skull, and model colosseum.

Want to learn how to design and print objects in 3D? Check out our free workshops! You can also submit projects for our 3D printers (for a fee).

  • take an using TinkerCad
  • take an using Fusion 360

Laser cutting

A collection of engraved wooden objects, including a map, model plane, and globe.

Take a workshop to learn about laser cutting! You can also create a design and we will engrave it for you (for a fee).

  • take our

Large-format printing

We offer large-scale printing on low quality paper. This paper is most suitable for temporary or test printing.

Prints are 36" wide and customizable by length. We charge $5.00 per print.

  • visit or Blink for higher-quality printing

Upcoming workshops