Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Manipulation in R using dplyr and tidyr
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, GuelphR is a programming language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. This workshop will introduce you to the dplyr package which makes tabular data manipulations easier by using a set of functions to extract and summarize insights from your data. The tidyr package works well with tidy to quickly convert between different data formats
Metagenomics-Based Ecosystem Biomonitoring (Ecobiomics)
Centre for Biodiversity Genomics OntarioTeresita Porter, research scientist with the Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Natural Resources Canada and a visiting research scientist with U of G's Centre for Biodiversity Genomics will discuss water and soil biodiversity and how they are essential to sustaining diverse ecosystem services and economic activities across Canada. Porter's research background is in ecology and evolution,
Canada’s Crisis with Huawei: Extradition, spy threats, the 5G future and our relations with China
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, GuelphThe Political Science Speaker Series presents: Canada's Crisis with Huawei – Extradition, spy threats, the 5G future and our relations with China Join us for a talk about modern-day espionage and cyber security with Prof. Wesley Wark, Centre for International Policy Studies, University of Ottawa – one of Canada’s leading experts on national security, intelligence
Better Sleep Program
University Centre 150 Research Ln, GuelphLearn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This skills program meets weekly on Fridays, from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., for five sessions. There are no sessions during Reading Week. An online program is also available. Registration: $20 for U
Brain Food Workshop: Paraphrasing and Summarizing
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, GuelphIn this workshop session, we provide foundational skills and strategies to help you paraphrase and summarize more effectively when writing the introduction, literature review and discussion sections. Topics covered will include: Avoiding plagiarism Paraphrasing Summarizing Register on the library's website.