Students are often seeking advice for building vocabulary quickly and efficiently. Though this is a time-consuming process, there are some strategies you can try. Join us to explore ways to learn new words for academic contexts! Students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend this session. Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 Location: L384 (in-person) Time:

Dr. Sarapura-Escobar will discuss the Braiding Food Systems project; a three-year collaborative initiative with First Nations communities in Northern Ontario that integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge to strengthen food security and food sovereignty. It focuses on re-localizing seed systems, supporting community gardens, and introducing climate-adapted Indigenous seed varieties to enhance nutrition, health, and resilience in

Would you like to learn more about presentation skills and strategies to use in academic settings? The workshop for graduate students will offer strategies and information for academic presentations, including: Preparing to present at defenses and conferences Engaging the audience Designing slides Answering audience questions This workshop is best suited for grad students and upper

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 learn how it's done, this workshop is for you. We'll discuss how to identify a suitable book to review, communicate with a journal editor, as

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 learn how it's done, this workshop is for you. We'll discuss how to identify a suitable book to review, communicate with a journal editor, as

This workshop offers strategies and tools for managing collaborative writing projects, distributing writing tasks, providing and incorporating feedback, and establishing a cohesive voice. Note: This workshop is part of a

This semester, gather in person every third Friday to reconnect with colleagues and dedicate time to your writing. Attend for one to three hours during this block, depending on your

Idioms and phrases are puzzling to learn! Often, we think of them as casual, conversational tools, but idioms and phrases appear in academic writing, too! Join us to explore idioms and phrases that could bring new energy to your academic writing. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend this session. Date: Thursday, October 16,

Learn how to transform your literature review into a journal-ready article—even before your research results are in. This workshop will discuss different types of review articles, effective strategies for synthesizing existing research, and techniques for framing publishable insights. We’ll also demonstrate how to leverage AI tools to explore and organize the literature for various types

When writing in an additional language, you might be busy managing vocabulary, grammar, and idea translation. It can be a challenge to also ensure your ideas are flowing from one paragraph to the next. Adding to that, it's a bigger challenge to make your document cohesive. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to join us.

Have you ever been told your writing is lacking evidence? Do feel unsure about how and when to use evidence in y our writing? Join us for this workshop! During this session, we will discuss strategies for incorporating and synthesizing evidence correctly. The lesson will be helpful for students studying at all levels (e.g., undergrad,

Dr. Shane Bateman will explore the critical intersections between human, animal, and environmental health by examining the evidence-based connections between interpersonal violence, animal abuse, and broader societal harms. This seminar challenges traditional disciplinary boundaries and introduces the One Welfare framework as an essential complement to One Health, fostering integrated approaches to prevention, intervention, and policy.

Feeling like you have too much to read and not enough time? Join this workshop to develop skills for reading journal articles more efficiently and effectively. This workshop is best suited to graduate students and upper year undergraduate students. Questions? Email learning@uoguelph.ca. Date: Wednesday, October 8, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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 helpful tips and tricks to improve your studying. Please register on Gryphlife! Questions? Email library@uoguelph.ca.

Whether you're drafting a journal article, course paper, or thesis chapter, introductions set the tone for your work, clarifying why it matters and how it addresses key questions or gaps.

Have you ever been told your writing is "unclear"? Do feel unsure about how to make your writing easier to understand? Join us for this workshop! During this session, we

Do any of these words resonate with you: procrastination, perfectionism, and/or impostor phenomenon? Come to this workshop to learn more about how to manage some of the most common experiences