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Futures Week
Futures Week
Futures Month is an event series dedicated to promoting resources, careers, and initiatives that are creating sustainable futures. Who Should Attend? These events are open to ALL students and U of G alumni who have a talent, passion and curiosity for sustainability and the environment. Schedule: Gaining Experience for Environmental Careers Virtual Workshop - Jan
Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
Winter birdwatching is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and experience the beauty of nature in a quieter season. While some birds have migrated south, many stay behind, bringing life and color to our winter landscape. Some northern species even travel here, treating us to special sightings as they escape harsher climates. Whether you’re
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
While sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Break the Anxiety-Procrastination Cycle
Break the Anxiety-Procrastination Cycle
Although many people think that procrastination is a time management issue, most often it is an emotional response. We'll tackle the "complicated failure of self-regulation" in the anxiety-procrastination cycle by learning tips, reviewing research insights, and practicing practical strategies to intervene when anxiety and procrastination are feeding each other. These approaches are from the trio
6 events,
Research Questions [Online]: Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Research Questions [Online]: Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Set yourself up for success by scoping your research project with succinct and realistic research questions. For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.
Mapping your Research Data Path: Creating a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Mapping your Research Data Path: Creating a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Prepare for a successful research adventure by creating a comprehensive Data Management Plan (DMP). This session will guide you through developing a living planning document that ensures your data is well-managed, from collection to sharing. Designed for researchers at the beginning of a project, though open to all, this session will help you: Understand what
English Language Speaking Series: Summarizing Research in Presentations
English Language Speaking Series: Summarizing Research in Presentations
This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. Each session will be dedicated to a specific topic and will run for approximately 80 minutes. Please
7 events,
Intro to GIS using ArcGIS Online: Data Skills
Intro to GIS using ArcGIS Online: Data Skills
In this workshop we will learn how to navigate ArcGIS Online, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology and labelling, how to manually add data to your map, and how to access analysis functions. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and
Outlining Your Thesis [Online] – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Outlining Your Thesis [Online] – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Establish a roadmap for your thesis and make the most of your writing time by creating an outline. In this session, students will explore different options for structuring their theses and access resources for organizing their projects. For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.
P4E Job Fair
P4E Job Fair
P4E (Partnerships for Employment) is a partnership among the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. The partnership was created to better serve students, alumni, and employers through jointly sponsored annual Career Fairs and Job Fairs. Location: Bingemans Conference Centre, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON N2B 3X7 All students
3 events,
SPSS micro 4: Correlation
SPSS micro 4: Correlation
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the fourth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 4: Correlation, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both a Pearson and a Spearman correlation! Prior knowledge of SPSS
Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons
Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons
Do you speak English as an additional language? Would you like to meet new people while practicing your reading, writing, and speaking skills in English? Please join us for Read, Write, Talk! This workshop series includes readings and recordings on fascinating topics. You will expand your language skills while connecting with peers and having fun.
2 events,
Literature Reviews [Online] – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Literature Reviews [Online] – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
This session will discuss how to connect the literature review to your research question, build the structure for your review, and avoid some of the common traps when writing. For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.
1 event,
1 event,
7 events,
Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
Exhibit – Putting Name to Face: Celebrating Black Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Exhibit – Putting Name to Face: Celebrating Black Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Did you know that Guelph was the first place in Ontario to have a Black principal? Have you heard about the work of a University of Guelph librarian, who used her love of books as a base for community work and scholarly engagement? Join the University of Guelph's Office of Teaching and Learning in celebrating
In Conversation with Bob Rae: Future Leadership in International Development
In Conversation with Bob Rae: Future Leadership in International Development
The University of Guelph is hosting a virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations (UN) in New York for International Development week. Hear from one of Canada’s foremost leaders in diplomacy and international development as he reflects on Canada’s leadership role in promoting sustainable, inclusive and
Intro to GIS using ArcGIS Pro: Data Skills
Intro to GIS using ArcGIS Pro: Data Skills
In this workshop we will learn how to navigate ArcPro, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology, and labelling, how to filter data, and
START Skills: Preparing for Midterms
START Skills: Preparing for Midterms
Have midterms coming up? Don't know how to study for them? Join the Library and the START team for our workshop on midterm study skills. This workshop will cover some
6 events,
Navigating the Research Data Terrain: Understanding Data Classification and Data Storage Options
Navigating the Research Data Terrain: Understanding Data Classification and Data Storage Options
Embark on an exploration of how to classify your research data and where to store your data securely, whether on local drives or cloud storage as you navigate through your
Skills for Research Impact: Clear Language Writing
Skills for Research Impact: Clear Language Writing
Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences. At the end of this workshop,
English Language Speaking Series: Practicing Workplace Speaking Strategies
English Language Speaking Series: Practicing Workplace Speaking Strategies
Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28:
11 events,
Love Data Week: Visualizing Data with Everyday Objects
Love Data Week: Visualizing Data with Everyday Objects
In this hands-on workshop, participants will use everyday objects such as LEGO, Playdough, and string to visualize data. Through interactive activities, attendees will learn the basics of data visualization, what
Write to Publish: Writing Titles. Abstracts and Introductions
Write to Publish: Writing Titles. Abstracts and Introductions
Writing effective titles & abstracts Your title and abstract almost always determine whether your readers will engage with the rest of your work. In this workshop, we’ll discuss and demonstrate
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
While sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?"
4 events,
SPSS micro 5: One-sample t-test
SPSS micro 5: One-sample t-test
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the fifth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 5: One-sample t-test, you will learn
Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons
Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons
Do you speak English as an additional language? Would you like to meet new people while practicing your reading, writing, and speaking skills in English? Please join us for Read,
5 events,
Introduction to Animal Tracking (in-person)
Introduction to Animal Tracking (in-person)
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full day program we will be learning how to track animals. We will be studying the tracks
Introduction to Animal Tracking (In-Person)
Introduction to Animal Tracking (In-Person)
Have you ever wondered what made those marks in the snow? In this full day program we will be learning how to track animals. We will be studying the tracks
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements,
2 events,
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Owl Prowl (In-Person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements,
1 event,
3 events,
Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
While sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?"
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is
6 events,
Reaching Your Research Data Destination: Depositing Data in a Repository
Reaching Your Research Data Destination: Depositing Data in a Repository
End your data adventure on a high note by learning how sharing your data in a repository improves your visibility as a researcher, increases citations of your publications, gives you recognition
Thinking Spaces: Andrew Goldman, “The Cognition of Musical Improvisation: Theories and Experiments”
Thinking Spaces: Andrew Goldman, “The Cognition of Musical Improvisation: Theories and Experiments”
Improvisation is a challenging topic to study using the theories and methods of cognitive science owing to the difficulty of defining it, and the diversity of improvisatory practices. I share
English Language Speaking Series: Communicating Professors, Supervisors and Students
English Language Speaking Series: Communicating Professors, Supervisors and Students
Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28:
7 events,
Write to Publish: Rewriting your literature review as a review article
Write to Publish: Rewriting your literature review as a review article
Yes—you can publish your work in a refereed journal before your results or main arguments are ready. Unlike an original research article, a review article offers a synthesis of previous
Love Data Week: Strengthening Ethical Research through Informed Consent
Love Data Week: Strengthening Ethical Research through Informed Consent
The informed consent process underpins the ethical conduct of human participant research. During Love Data Week, we are celebrating how this process helps nurture transparency in the research process, protect
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
While sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
4 events,
Love data? Finding Data
Love data? Finding Data
In this workshop we will learn how to navigate Canadian census data for Love Data week. What data can we find on love and relationships? Learn out to search Canadian
SPSS micro 6: Independent samples t-test
SPSS micro 6: Independent samples t-test
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the sixth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 6: Independent samples t-test, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both an independent samples t-test and a Wilcoxon signed-rank
Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons
Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons
Do you speak English as an additional language? Would you like to meet new people while practicing your reading, writing, and speaking skills in English? Please join us for Read, Write, Talk! This workshop series includes readings and recordings on fascinating topics. You will expand your language skills while connecting with peers and having fun.
1 event,
2 events,
Owl Program (In-person)
Owl Program (In-person)
Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns, and owl folklore. You'll get a chance to meet some of Wild Ontario's owl ambassadors, and then be shown tips and tricks for
1 event,
1 event,
Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
1 event,
3 events,
Write to Publish: Writing Introductions
Write to Publish: Writing Introductions
Writing effective introductions. Whether you're writing a journal manuscript, coursework, or beginning your thesis, the introduction is crucial. It’s where you state why your work matters, highlight the key questions,
My First Vegetable Garden (Virtual)
My First Vegetable Garden (Virtual)
This course is designed for the new gardener or the gardener that has only been growing vegetables for a couple of years. We’ll start at the very beginning, with ordering
2 events,
Better Sleep workshop for Peri-Menopausal Women
Better Sleep workshop for Peri-Menopausal Women
The most common and severe symptom of peri-menopausal women is poor sleep! This evening workshop provides tips and drug-free strategies for decreasing insomnia, hot flashes, and other sleep disturbances experienced
2 events,
Winter Tree I.D. (In-Person)
Winter Tree I.D. (In-Person)
No leaves? No problem! From bark, to buds, to leaf scars, participants get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues for winter identification of trees. This workshop focuses on native
2 events,
Winter Tree I.D. (In-Person)
Winter Tree I.D. (In-Person)
No leaves? No problem! From bark, to buds, to leaf scars, participants get hands-on experience in reading these winter clues for winter identification of trees. This workshop focuses on native
1 event,
4 events,
Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
ArcGIS Pro 2 – More Analysis in GIS: Data Skills
ArcGIS Pro 2 – More Analysis in GIS: Data Skills
In this workshop, we’ll learn further GIS tools, work with tables, and begin working with raster data. Participants are expected to have strong familiarity with ArcGIS before registering in this
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is
Stress Eating?
Stress Eating?
If going to the fridge is your # 1 stress management strategy, it may be time to learn more about how stress drives us to emotional eating, and ways to
4 events,
English Language Speaking Series: Building Presentation Skills
English Language Speaking Series: Building Presentation Skills
Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28:
Skills for Research Impact: Evaluating KTT Activities
Skills for Research Impact: Evaluating KTT Activities
When all is said and done, how do you know it worked? Go beyond the anecdote and learn to use evaluation techniques to assess the impact of your knowledge mobilization
Sean Michaels: Giller Prize-Winning Novelist Comes to the University of Guelph to Discuss His Book, Do You Remember Being Born?
Sean Michaels: Giller Prize-Winning Novelist Comes to the University of Guelph to Discuss His Book, Do You Remember Being Born?
CARE-AI is concerned about the negative impact of AI on creative fields, including creative writing. We invite you to our special evening event featuring author Sean Michaels. We are hoping this
5 events,
Write to Publish: Writing book reviews
Write to Publish: Writing book reviews
A book review is a popular choice for graduate students aiming to make their first solo entry into scholarly publishing. Whether you're considering reviewing a book or simply want to
Landscape Architecture Special Climate Action Symposium
Landscape Architecture Special Climate Action Symposium
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a special lecture symposium entitled “Climate Action – Reflections of Public Spaces and Waterfront Development" with
Virtual Propagating Plants from Cuttings
Virtual Propagating Plants from Cuttings
Cuttings are a great way to propagate all kinds of plants including perennials, trees, shrubs and houseplants. This workshop will look at different ways to propagate cuttings and compare them
6 events,
Ontario’s Oaks: Biodiversity-supporting Heavyweights (Virtual)
Ontario’s Oaks: Biodiversity-supporting Heavyweights (Virtual)
Please join us for a concentrated and in-depth look at Ontario’s incredible diversity of Oaks (Quercus spp.). Sean will share some practical tips about how to accurately identify oak species
Ontario’s Oaks: Biodiversity-supporting Heavyweights (Virtual)
Ontario’s Oaks: Biodiversity-supporting Heavyweights (Virtual)
Please join us for a concentrated and in-depth look at Ontario’s incredible diversity of Oaks (Quercus spp.). Sean will share some practical tips about how to accurately identify oak species
Countering Policy Exclusions: Canada, disability, and international commitments
Countering Policy Exclusions: Canada, disability, and international commitments
Canada has signed and ratified key international agreements including on disability, Indigenous rights, race, the environment, economic and social rights and others. Reports from civil society organizations and researchers suggest
4 events,
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Honouring Legacy, Claiming Belonging, and Embracing Hope Join Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh, Vice-Provost for International Affairs at McMaster University for an inspiring talk on legacy, hope and belonging. With a distinguished career and leadership in human rights across Africa, Europe, the United States, and Canada, Dr. Ibhawoh brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique global
IBPOC Artists Network Tour: From Words to Action—Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui
IBPOC Artists Network Tour: From Words to Action—Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui
Please join Guelph Dance and the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) for an evening of dance with Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui at the ImprovLab. The program features two solo works by these fantastic artists. Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui February 28, 2025: 7:30 PM ImprovLab (University of Guelph) Tickets: $10 or
Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
What would you do if a mysterious plant promised you everything you ever wanted—but at a deadly cost? Let your imagination run wild as you follow the tale of Seymour, a timid flower shop assistant, who discovers Audrey II, a strange plant with an insatiable appetite, in “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by the School
3 events,
Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
What would you do if a mysterious plant promised you everything you ever wanted—but at a deadly cost? Let your imagination run wild as you follow the tale of Seymour, a timid flower shop assistant, who discovers Audrey II, a strange plant with an insatiable appetite, in “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by the School
Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
What would you do if a mysterious plant promised you everything you ever wanted—but at a deadly cost? Let your imagination run wild as you follow the tale of Seymour, a timid flower shop assistant, who discovers Audrey II, a strange plant with an insatiable appetite, in “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by the School
2 events,
Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
What would you do if a mysterious plant promised you everything you ever wanted—but at a deadly cost? Let your imagination run wild as you follow the tale of Seymour, a timid flower shop assistant, who discovers Audrey II, a strange plant with an insatiable appetite, in “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by the School