ONLINE: Library Workshop – Thriving in Action: Coping with Difficulties
The Thriving in Action Program Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact Workshop Series – Stakeholder Engagement
This is the second session in the Skills for Research Impact series, a workshop series for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. In this workshop, we'll reflect on how to engage stakeholders throughout the research process to increase impact. You'll learn to identify a
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Open Scholarship Series: Academic Publishing for Authors
Part of the library's ongoing Open Scholarship workshop series Academic Publishing for Authors is designed to help researchers navigate academic publishing including: Open Access Publishing Author Contracts Article Processing Charges (APCs) Predatory Journals and Conferences Please note: this workshop will take place online via Zoom. A reminder email with the meeting link will be emailed
ONLINE: Food, Environmental and Agriculture Job Fair
The annual OAC Food, Environmental and Agriculture Job Fair connects organizations who are looking to network and hire talented University of Guelph students. Meet virtually with representatives from a variety of organization for an online job fair for all students in: Environmental Sciences Food Science Agriculture Business ANYONE with an interest and passion for exploring
ONLINE: Making Sense of the Canadian Election
"The most important election in our lifetimes?" The 2021 federal election produced a remarkably similar result to the 2019 election. But in the context of a global pandemic, what impact will this election have on our political leaders, government, and society? Join us on Zoom with our panel of political experts for a full breakdown
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Skills: Introduction to Qualtrics – Creating Data with Online Surveys
In this session we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. We will explore: How to create a Qualtrics account How to find and use Qualtrics tutorials and training How to create a basic Qualtrics survey Methodology tips for good survey design and common errors to avoid Using
ONLINE: Arts and Science Connections Conference – Day 2
Arts and Science Connections: A deconstructed conference about career possibilities Create your own conference by attending one, a few or all six presentations, workshops and panels that have been carefully chosen and thoughtfully packaged to create “Arts and Science Connections: A Deconstructed Conference about Career Possibilities”. “Wayfinding is the ancient art of figuring out where
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Introduction to R Studio
R is an open source software that has gained a lot of popularity in the community due to its power and capability to make research more reproducible. Many disciplines are now switching to using R over other paid software; however, many might be intimidated by the programming skills required to use R. Well, fear no
ONLINE: A case study of learning in a community-based organization in rural Bihar
India is home to thousands of small organizations contributing to community development. Learning is crucial for their efforts to foster change in complex environments with limited financial and human resources. This webinar, featuring Elisa Cooper, MSc. in Capacity Development and Extension, University of Guelph, shares findings from a study on the dynamics of learning within
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics: Data Skills
This workshop will explore the more advanced question types and features of Qualtrics including: Various question types and methods like logic, piped text, loop & merge, timed questions, scoring, embedded data and randomization How to use Survey Flow to meet complicated research designs How to create and edit messaging in your survey It is expected
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Thriving in Action: Mindfulness and the Present Moment
The Thriving in Action Program Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In
ONLINE: CEPS Graduate Student Research Day
The College of Engineering and Physical Science’s Graduate Student Research Day is a CV-building and learning opportunity for masters and PhD students across CEPS’s academic units. It is a chance for students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry partners to learn about new research being done by our graduate students, which could have exciting applications. This
ONLIEN: CEPS Graduate Student Research Day 2021
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) invites its graduate students from all units to participate in our 2021 Graduate Student Research Day to be held virtually Oct. 15, 2021, between 9 a.m. and noon What is Grad Student Research Day? CEPS’s Graduate Student Research Day is a CV-building and learning opportunity for masters
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Manipulation and Wrangling in R
Raw datasets are often quite messy. Before you can begin data analysis, cleaning and preparing data are hence vital skills. This workshop will teach the fundamentals of using the tidyverse package, which include but aren't limited to: manipulating columns and rows, filtering and merging datasets, converting to different variable types and creating scales. Note: Completion
ONLINE: Interactive Event: Tales from the InfoSec Team
Part of the 2021 Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow, this interactive event provides examples of cyber security incidents that have impacted students at U of G. Find out what went down and hear from the experts about how you should handle it if it ever happened to you! Download the calendar entry for this event: Interactive
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Self-Directed Academic Writing Style: Writing Style Choices in Sentences
In response to programming moving online due to COVID-19, some materials from this two-part workshop on improving academic writing style are available anytime as self-directed videos and worksheets, through self-registration
ONLINE: Library Workshop – Data Analysis and Inferential Statistics
In this workshop you will learn how to conduct basic inferential statics that are commonly seen in the literature using R Studio. In this workshop you can expect to learn
ONLINE: Workshop – How to 3-D Print – Part 1
Curious about how to 3-D print? Join us for the first session of a two-part series to learn tips and tricks for using a 3-D printer to help bring your
Indigenous Recognition Week: Conversations with Miptoon
Grab a bottle of water and enjoy an afternoon stroll through the arboretum with Visiting Elder Miptoon, member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. Be prepared to walk, listen and learn. A reminder to follow COVID protocols before coming to and while on campus: COVID-19 Information | University of Guelph. For this event,
Indigenous Recognition Week (Online): The Storying of 2S Identities: A Brief History (That Goes Back to Time Immemorial)
Gather virtually with Seán Carson Kinsella, the Indigenous Student Centre and the Sexual and Gender Diversity Office to learn more about 2 Spirit Identities and their long-standing history. Seán Carson Kinsella (ê-akimiht nêhi(y/th)aw/otipemisiwak/Nakawé/Irish) is migizi dodem (Bald Eagle Clan) and two-spirit/queer/aayahkwêw and is descended from signatories of Treaties 4, 6 and 8. They were born