Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
Winter birdwatching is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and experience the beauty of nature in a quieter season. While some birds have migrated south, many stay behind, bringing life and color to our winter landscape. Some northern species even travel here, treating us to special sightings as they escape harsher climates. Whether you’re
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 NOTE: It is
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Documenting Your Research Adventure: Unlocking the Secrets of Data Documentation
On this leg of your adventure, you’ll unlock the power of data documentation. Learn how to create metadata and various types of data documentation files to ensure your data is understandable and reusable by future researchers and by you down the road. Designed for researchers at the beginning of a project, though open to all,
Writing Tune-Up: Paragraph and Paper Strategies
Join us to explore the workings of paragraphs and papers! In this session, we examine common rules of structure underpinning academic English texts. This is followed by an exploration of cohesion and flow from a style perspective. This session will benefit anyone (from any level of study and language background) who wants to improve their
Dial Down University Anxiety
Learn more about the most common anxiety escalators, along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can begin using immediately to decrease stress and anxiety this semester. Begin drafting your personal Anxiety Action Plan, and gain some new on-campus, off-campus and on-line resources. This free, one hour workshop for university students meets on-line with
Starting Plants from Seed (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis is a two-part course that will introduce you to the wonders of growing all kinds of different plants from seed and will draw on Robert Pavlis’ experience growing over 2,000 species of plants from seed. Part 1: Fundamentals of Seed Germination This first part will look at the basics of seed biology to really
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
One Health Seminar – Microbiome Stewardship and One Health with Dr. Kieran O’Doherty
Microbiomes are essential for human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health. Despite widespread recognition of the importance of microbiomes, there is little attention to monitoring and safeguarding microbial ecologies on policy levels. Evidence is accumulating that microbiomes are deteriorating owing to practices at societal levels, such as pesticide use in agriculture, air and water pollution, and
Strategic Reading for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads
Feeling like you have too much to read and not enough time? Join this workshop to develop skills for reading journal articles more efficiently and effectively. This workshop is best suited to graduate students and upper year undergradaute students. Questions? Email learning@uoguelph.ca.
SPSS micro 3: Chi-square
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the third workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 3: Chi-square, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct the test! Prior knowledge of SPSS is not required. Prior knowledge
Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons
Do you speak English as an additional language? Would you like to meet new people while practicing your reading, writing, and speaking skills in English? Please join us for Read, Write, Talk! This workshop series includes readings and recordings on fascinating topics. You will expand your language skills while connecting with peers and having fun.
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?" or "Which hawk is that flying overhead?" The answers to these and many other bird-related questions will be covered in this series of eight one-hour
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThe Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Break the Anxiety-Procrastination Cycle
Although many people think that procrastination is a time management issue, most often it is an emotional response. We'll tackle the "complicated failure of self-regulation" in the anxiety-procrastination cycle by learning tips, reviewing research insights, and practicing practical strategies to intervene when anxiety and procrastination are feeding each other. These approaches are from the trio
Research Questions [Online]: Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Set yourself up for success by scoping your research project with succinct and realistic research questions. For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.
Mapping your Research Data Path: Creating a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Prepare for a successful research adventure by creating a comprehensive Data Management Plan (DMP). This session will guide you through developing a living planning document that ensures your data is well-managed, from collection to sharing. Designed for researchers at the beginning of a project, though open to all, this session will help you: Understand what
English Language Speaking Series: Summarizing Research in Presentations
This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. Each session will be dedicated to a specific topic and will run for approximately 80 minutes. Please
Relaxation, NSDR, & Stress Management Skills
Learn a variety of powerful research-based techniques that promote Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR), along with effective, brief self-regulation techniques for coping well through the midst of stressful situations. Practical strategies for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of each session to develop lifetime skills in decreasing stress and enhancing restoration, immune function, energy,