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ONLINE: Challenges and Opportunities Towards a Zero Waste Plastics Economy 

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The widespread use and reliance on plastic has created waste that is a paramount environmental issue for the world. Biodegradable and compostable plastic is a promising alternative to the single-use plastic. This presentation will highlight the commitments and progress of Canada and India to a vision of zero plastic waste. Speaker: Manju Misra, Professor and

ONLINE: Thriving in Action – A Strong Start

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Most of us can hold on to old habits, even those that hold us back. We might try the same studying routines again and again even though we’re not getting

ONLINE: Talk like an Academic – Communicating with Supervisors

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This workshop will help participants learn about how graduate students and their supervisors typically communicate in a Canadian university. It will introduce ideas of formality, respect and power dynamics in the grad student/supervisor relationship. It will apply these ideas to the context of arranging meetings, receiving feedback and making requests. Presented by Valerie Walker from

ONLINE: Dial Down Academic Stress and Anxiety

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Learn about the most common anxiety escalators (including a couple of surprising ones), along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety this semester. Begin drafting your personal Anxiety Action Plan in this free, one-hour workshop for university students meeting online from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. with Kathy

ONLINE: Advanced Survey Creation in Qualtrics – Data Skills

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This workshop will explore the more advanced question types and features of Qualtrics including: Various question types and methods like logic, piped text, loop and 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: Women in Sport Analytics – Journeys into Data Science

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

The Centre for Advancing Responsible & Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) presents: A Path to the NFL - Leading a Player Health and Safety Team with Data Science Before becoming Director, Player Health & Safety Data Management for the National Football League, Carly Fennell travelled an interesting academic and career journey with many valuable stops along

Owls: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Instructor: Chris Earley 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. The day will be spent learning

Owls: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario

J.C. Taylor Nature Interpretive Centre

Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Instructor: Chris Earley 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. The day will be spent learning

ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Learn practical and effective everyday strategies that decrease anxiety, relax tight muscles, settle a busy brain, and boost energy. Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. This online skills training program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets on both Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 sessions starting

ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS Online

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a location for (e.g., addresses, latitude/longitude, census locations, name of a place, etc.). ArcGIS Online can be used in your browser on any computer and is

ONLINE: Ask the Arb

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Instructor: Arboretum Staff Bring your garden, nature, and wildlife related questions to our free one-hour live session on Zoom. Our horticultural and naturalist staff will be on-line to answer your questions. Event is FREE Learn more online.

ONLINE: Exploring the Connections Between Cognition and Welfare in Farmed Animals

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

CCSAW (Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare) is hosting monthly seminars focused on animal welfare. January's seminar will be given by Dr. Rebecca Meagher from Dalhousie University. Dr. Meagher will discuss connections between cognition and welfare in farmed animals. Come join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99356192808

ONLINE: Thriving in Action – Making Connections at University

ImprovLab Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Want to do better and be better as a student? The Thriving in Action workshop series will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Learn new strategies in managing your time and studying effectively. Build skills in motivation, optimism and resilience. In each workshop, you will learn both wellness and

ONLINE: Talk like an Academic – Being a TA and Interacting with Students

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

This workshop will help graduate students understand how to speak most effectively in their role as TAs. We will look at various scenarios TAs may encounter, such as handling questions when teaching, giving feedback and working with students who need a lot of extra support. Participants will discuss and practice positive and productive ways to

ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to RStudio

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

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: U of G, Let’s Talk: Pandemic fatigue? Now what?

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

Help break down stigma and join the virtual mental-well-being conversation during Bell Let’s Talk Day. Faculty, staff and graduate student employees are invited and encouraged to attend a virtual keynote talk featuring Mary Ann Baynton, MSW. Keynote description: We’re all in this together. Go for walks. Build resilience. Look on the bright side. Yeah, yeah,

ONLINE: Better Sleep Program

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

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 five session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic is an online, on-demand program with lifetime access to the lessons. Your link will be e-mailed

ONLINE: COVID-19 Town Hall

ONLINE Ontario, Canada

U of G resumes in-person learning on Jan. 31, and we are prepared to welcome you back safely to our campuses and facilities. Join the University's executive team and President Charlotte Yates to talk about what is next for U of G as we navigate COVID-19 together. We will be joined by Dr. Nicola Mercer,