ONLINE: Self-Directed Writing Tune-up – Grammar (Day 1 of 2)
This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series provides grammar instruction for all levels of writers. The workshop materials are useful for participants wanting to improve their own writing skills as well as to provide more effective feedback on students' writing as TAs or faculty. Topics covered include: structuring sentences, using verbals and modifiers, and punctuating sentences.
ONLINE: Impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian Development Sector
Join a University of Guelph/CAIDP webinar about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian humanitarian and development organizations. Researchers surveyed 154 Canadian organizations about the challenges and impacts of the pandemic on their operations and collected information about these organizations' response strategies. Panelists will discuss the findings and their implications for the future of
ONLINE: Virtual Further Education Fair
Hosted in partnership with Conestoga College, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, explore options related to law school, graduate school, post-degree college programs, teacher education, health programs, study abroad and more. Featuring over 100 institutions from across Canada and abroad! Learn valuable program information, admission requirements and tips for successful applications Free, convenient and
ONLINE: Open Scholarship – 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
ONLINE: The Repatriation Debate After the Abolition of Indenture
A webinar with Heena Mistry – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Training Specialist, Wilfrid Laurier University. After the abolition of indenture in 1917, many repatriated ex-indentured Indian labourers faced marginalization and ostracization within India. Indian diaspora communities, ocean-crossing activists and nationalists within India debated how best to balance pressure from white settler governments to systematically deport
ONLINE: University Life Hack – Writing with the Pomodoro Technique
Looking to improve your focus and motivation? Want to get on track with your writing assignments? Look no further! Join Rebecca, a writing consultant with the McLaughlin Library, for a Pomodoro session to boost productivity, improve focus and get your writing and work done in the comfort of community with other like-minded students. The Pomodoro
ONLINE: Self-Directed Academic Writing Style – Writing Style Choices in Sentences
Topics covered in this workshop include: writing style basics, logical order of sentences, emphasis in sentences and parallelism.
ONLINE: What’s the Deal With This Essay?
Writing an essay is one of the most common assignments in many arts and humanities courses. Join Thomas, an experienced TA, who will demystify the university essay, and give you tips and tricks that you can use to master writing an essay.
ONLINE: Panel Discussion – Careers in Cyber Security
Interested in a career in cyber security? Meet some members of the CCS Information Security team and hear about their path to become cyber security professionals! Part of the 2020 Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow.
ONLINE: Come to the Banquet! A Literature Review Event
Participants of this workshop will learn how to assess, analyze and organize literature in preparation for writing a literature review. A ‘Banquet Hall’ analogy will be shared with participants, in order to help with the analysis of literature and structuring of the review. This analogy will help to simplify the (often) daunting task of managing
ONLINE: Advantage Workshop – Knowledge Mobilization Plans in Grant Writing
Knowledge mobilization (or translation, or transfer) is the process of helping ensure that research has impact. Knowledge mobilization plans are increasingly required in many grant applications. However, it’s a field that can be confusing, with varying terminology, definitions and understandings of what ‘good’ knowledge mobilization looks like. This workshop will help clarify what knowledge mobilization
ONLINE: The Climate Emergency – A GIER Webinar
The Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) is pleased to invite you to the webinar The Climate Emergency, taking place Oct. 15 from 4 to 5 p.m. EDT. Our panelists will be: Chantal Bilodeau, founder and artistic director, The Arctic Cycle Prof. Jana Levison, University of Guelph Prof. Craig Johnson, director, Guelph Institute of Development
ONLINE: CEPS Graduate Student Research Day
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Graduate Student Research Day is a chance for students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry partners to learn about new research being done by our graduate students, driving innovation in their disciplines, alongside cutting-edge sustainability research being done by faculty and alumni. This virtual event will provide: Experience for
ONLINE: University Life Hack – Writing with the Pomodoro Technique
Looking to improve your focus and motivation? Want to get on track with your writing assignments? Look no further! Join Rebecca, a writing consultant with the McLaughlin Library, for a Pomodoro session to boost productivity, improve focus and get your writing and work done in the comfort of community with other like-minded students. The Pomodoro
ONLINE: Do ‘WE’ have a problem? The future of Charity and Canada’s Aid Sector
How will the WE scandal impact the charity and aid sector? Join us for a panel discussion with a group of renowned Canadian development experts. Nicolas Moyer, President & CEO, Cooperation Canada Simran Singh Director, Global Programs, CARE Canada Rebecca Tiessen, Professor, University of Ottawa Steffi Hamann, Assistant Professor, University of Guelph (moderator) Register for
ONLINE: Voices of Food Systems Live – 24-Hour Global Relay Conversation
Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph is hosting an hour of the Voices of Food Systems Live: 24-Hour Global Relay Conversation. The hour will feature Chef Suzanne Barr cooking up a food-waste avoiding recipe, Indigenous and agriculture leaders in conversation, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at circular food economy supporting food research.
ONLINE: Self-Directed Brain Food – Graduate Thesis Workshops
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaAt Brain Food Online, you'll learn effective ways to approach your work as a graduate student. Undergraduate students who are writing an Undergraduate Honours Thesis or writing extensive research papers may also attend. Brain Food Online is delivered via CourseLink and you can complete the workshops at your own pace. Most workshops include pre-recorded lectures,
ONLINE: Local Leadership and Global Impact – Botanic Gardens Advancing Food Security
The Arboretum at the University of Guelph is hosting a free virtual talk as part of a year-long celebration highlighting fifty years since its founding. Join the Arboretum on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. for a virtual public talk on “Local Leadership and Global Impact: Botanic Gardens Advancing Food Security” by Dr. Saharah Moon Chapotin,
ONLINE: Editing and Creating Video with WeVideo
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaWeVideo is a web-based video editing and creation tool. Join staff from the library's media studio to learn about this tool and practice editing and creating video. By the end
ONLINE: Well-Written lab Reports, We Love to See Them
Join an experienced TA for a Q&A session about how to write strong lab reports! We will discuss how to tackle the structure of a lab report, how to organize your time accordingly, and the resources available with the library to aid in lab report planning and writing.