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Joseph Frederic Soulacroix painting depicting an elegant tea gathering in an ornate interior. Three figures in flowing satin gowns are arranged around a small tea table, with one figure serving tea while two others hold delicate teacups. The room features gilded wall panels, draped curtains, decorative sconces, and a large potted palm in the background. Soft shades of gold, pink, cream, and green create a refined atmosphere, while the polished fabrics and richly detailed furnishings emphasize the painting's

Spill the tea: A data-driven look at gossip

Everyone loves a good story... especially when it's about someone else. From celebrity scandals and viral rumors to everyday workplace whispers, gossip is everywhere. But how does it spread? Why do we do it? And who ends up at the centre of the conversation? Join us as we spill the tea on gossip through the lens of data, exploring trends, networks, and the surprisingly fascinating numbers behind one of humanity's oldest pastimes. Pour yourself a cup and join the conversation. There's plenty of tea to go around.

A Pop Culture by the Numbers Workshop 

Painting by Joseph Frederic Soulacroix

Related LibGuide: Media Literacy Week @ McGill by Marcela Isuster

Date:
Friday, October 30, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Presenter:
Marcela Isuster & Emily Kingsland
Categories:
Digital Scholarship Hub Media Literacy Week
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.

Registration is required. There are 9 seats available.

Event Organizer

Emily Kingsland
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Marcela Isuster

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