Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Manipulation in R using dplyr and tidyr
R 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)
Teresita 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
The 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
Learn 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
In 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.
Arboretum Workshop: Jewellery Making with Natural Materials
In this workshop, we will create jewellery pieces with the inspiration of nature. Learn to create something beautiful with treasures you find on the forest floor! All materials and tools
Arboretum Workshop: Introduction to Watercolour Painting
Learn the basics of watercolour painting in this fun and relaxed four-week class. Students will learn a variety of techniques to help them build confidence painting in this amazing medium
Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – SPSS Part 1
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the Social Sciences. It features a point-and-click interface that makes it easy for the user to learn. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce students to the software as well as its different functions and commands. Topics such as data entry, manipulation and description will
Black History Month: Opening Ceremony with Zaki Ibrahim
Celebrate the start of 2020 Black History Month! The month's opening ceremony includes remarks from the Guelph Black Students Association and Caribbean Culture Club followed by a performance by Zaki
Data Visualization Workshop – Python
In this workshop, you will learn how to produce scatter plots, boxplots and time series plots using Matplotlib. Also, you will learn the tools and knowledge to create any figure/graphic
Winter Pride: LGBTQ2IA+ Faculty, Staff and Student Mix and Mingle
The LGBTQ2IA+, Faculty, Staff, and Students Mix and Mingle is a space for University of Guelph students to meet, network and build community with LGBTQ2IA+ identified faculty and staff within
Tell a Story with Digital Media Workshop
Digital storytelling can be used for explaining concepts, reflecting on an idea, retelling an event or making an argument. You will have the opportunity to try both the planning and
Data Analysis Workshop – SPSS Part 2
SPSS is a statistical software package, mainly used in the social sciences. It features a point and click interface which makes it easy for the user to learn. The purpose
Let’s Talk: Gender Equality
Campus inclusion and community have always been a priority at U of G. You can do your part to help. Join students from across campus in an honest and engaging
Slice of Entrepreneurship
Learn about exciting entrepreneurship opportunities on campus! Check out products and meet successful founders from real U of G startups and enjoy a free slice of pizza.
Black History Month: Barrington Walker -The Role of the Church in Shaping ‘Modern’ Black Canada
As part of Black History Month 2020, this talk by Barrington Walker will consider the history of the church in Black Canada and its role in affirming community bonds and
Winter Pride: LGBTQ2IA+ Graduate Student Mix and Mingle
A casual mix and mingle for LGBTQ2IA+ graduate students at the University of Guelph as part of Winter Pride. There will be free food and refreshments, and raffle prizes to
Data Skills Workshop: Data Analysis – Reproducible Research in R
In this workshop, you will learn how to recognize the issues that reproducible research helps address. Then you will learn the important roles of documentation, sharing, automation and organization in
2020 Rural Symposium
The Rural Symposium is an annual opportunity for University of Guelph graduate students to showcase their rural research to policy makers, policy analysts and program staff from the Ontario Ministry
P4E Job Fair 2020
Students from all disciplines and across all semester levels are welcome to network with over 200 employers from diverse sectors at the P4E (Partners4Employment) Job Fair. You don't want to