Protecting Individual Privacy in Machine Learning
Abstract: Modern machine learning systems are trained on massive amounts of data. It turns out that, without special care, machine learning models are prone to regurgitating or otherwise revealing information about individual data points. This is problematic when parts of the training data are sensitive or contain private information, as is commonly the case in
Equity Essentials: Call it out? Identifying and Responding to Microaggressions
This session will identify the systems and attitudes that contribute to microaggressions and discuss strategies for responding effectively. By the end of this workshop you will: - Gain a broader awareness of how oppression affects the lived experience of equity-deserving groups, and the specific context of EDI on post-secondary campuses. - Understand how dominant groups
Dairy at Guelph Annual Research Showcase
Dairy at Guelph is hosting its annual research showcase on November 2 at the Grandway Events Centre in Elora, featuring the latest information and research from the University of Guelph – Canada’s dairy university! In addition to presentations, there will also be research poster presentations and summaries from masters, doctoral and post-doctoral students. Register to
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaWant more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908
OAC – ONE HEALTH LECTURE SERIES -Presenting -Dr. Hélène Carabin School of Public Health, University of Montreal
Talk Title : The One Health Approach: Governance and Operationalization Challenges. Discussion Panelists -Dr. David McCarthy, Dept of Civil Engineering, Monash University, Brisbane Australia -Dr. Marc Habash, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph The concept of One Health has been around for centuries, but the official term was adopted in 2004. Despite its devastation
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Student Health Services offers flu shots & COVID vaccines, FREE and available to any student, faculty or staff member, plus the Guelph community members. You can get one or both vaccines on campus during one of our Vaccine Clinics with no appointment required (see uoguel.ph/2023-vaccines for dates).
Fall Preview Day
Visit our campus and learn why the University of Guelph is rated as one of Canada's top universities! Join us to take a campus tour, visit residence, attend a program information session, and chat with professors and students. Visit our website to learn more and register today!
2023 United Way Treasury Operations Raffle
Grab your tickets for a chance to win one of 6 prizes. Draw will take place Friday, December 9, 2023 @ noon. Six incredible prizes: $500 Amazon Gift Card 2
Future You is an Entrepreneur: Hub Incubator Info Session
So you want to be an entrepreneur? Our Hub Incubator Info Session offers a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of our program's inner workings. Whether you're considering applying or simply curious about the impact of the program, this event is your gateway to unravelling the potential that our incubator holds. Prepare to be
India and Canada: An Emerging Power and a Troubled Relationship?
Join us for India and Canada: An Emerging Power and a Troubled Relationship? Our panel of experts will speak on India’s political scene and its relationship with Canada. Featuring: Dr. Narendra Subramanian, Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University Dr. Bharat Punjabi, Instructor, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Moderator: Dr. Ian Spears,
ReDiscovery of the Banting Legacy
The Banting Research Foundation is pleased to announce it will celebrate 100 years of successful biomedical Discovery granting in 2025! As such, a special public virtual panel discussion (including Q&A) will be held Nov. 6 at 7PM ET. The panel will rediscover the legacy of Frederick Banting, examine his values of access and equity that
Skills for Research Impact Series: KTT Strategies and Dissemination
How do you share your research with non-academic audiences? Learn about a number of potential mechanisms you can use for knowledge mobilization, discover how to choose a mechanism that’s appropriate for your audience, and take a deep dive into several popular mechanisms for dissemination, including social media, research summaries, infographics, and media. After attending this
Skills for Research Impact Series
Ontario, CanadaSkills for Research Impact is a workshop series, spanning the fall and winter semesters, for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Through sessions facilitated by impact experts, participants will learn how to successfully plan, execute and evaluate knowledge mobilization (or knowledge translation and transfer)
National Indigenous Veterans Day Flag Raising
Join the U of G community as we recognize Indigenous Veterans Day and honour the important contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans in service to Canada. Wednesday, November 8 @ 9 to 9:15 a.m. – by the flag at the corner of College Ave. and Gordon St. The event includes: Lowering of
Moccasin Identifier Project
Treaties are commitments recognized by the highest law in Canada, the Canadian Constitution Act. We all need to work together through Treaty commitments to achieve harmony between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous People. This is what the Moccasin Identifier Project aims to do. It is important to recognize that all of Canada resides on traditional, unceded and/or treaty lands
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Student Health Services offers flu shots & COVID vaccines, FREE and available to any student, faculty or staff member, plus the Guelph community members. You can get one or both vaccines on campus during one of our Vaccine Clinics with no appointment required (see uoguel.ph/2023-vaccines for dates).
U of G Blood Donation Event
Blood donors needed at the University of Guelph on Thursday, November 9th, 10am-4pm, in the UC, PCH. Distribution of blood to hospitals is outpacing the number of blood donations being made - especially here in Ontario. Appointments only. Book your appointment time by visiting www.blood.ca or the GiveBlood app.
20-Minute Mindful Mid-day Movement Break
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaWant more out of your lunch hour? Join us online at Noon ET on Thursdays for a 20-minute Mindful Movement that can be done at your desk or on your mat. Connect with your mind and body to recharge/reset your day. All are welcome. Invite friends or colleagues and practice together! Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95484128908
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture by Peter Veenstra of LOLA, The Netherlands
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Peter Veenstra. Peter is the Founding Partner and Senior Landscape Architect of LOLA (Lost Landscapes) Landscape Architects based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Veenstra leads many international design and research projects and is active as a guest lecturer
Being Kin with the Land
Nii’kinaaganaa…we are related. We will remember what it means to be kin with nii’kinaaganaa through teachings, story and song with Anishnaabe Mixed Ancestry Knowledge Keeper, Jan Sherman. Jan is an Anishaabe and Mixed Ancestry mother, culture keeper, storyteller, drummer, and spiritual guide. She has spent the last 25 years of her life helping people remember