Finding your Bearings: What is Research Data Management?
Before starting any research journey, you need to understand the terrain. This session introduces the basics of RDM, explains why it matters, and highlights how effective data practices benefit researchers, teams, and institutions. Ideal for anyone who handles or supports research data.
U of G at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show
U of G at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Join the University of Guelph for a special event at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show celebrating Ontario’s agri-food sector and the research and innovation excellence that drives its success. Whether you're a grower, producer, researcher, policymaker, or industry partner, you'll have the opportunity to connect with others who
Using AI to Write Your Papers: Five Things You Should Know – AI Writing Series
This 25-minute information session shares the top 5 things you should consider when you are thinking about using AI to write your essays.
Campus Master Plan Pop-up
Share your ideas about the future of our campus The University is updating its campus master plan to guide decisions about lands, facilities and amenities. Drop by one of our engagement pop-ups to share ideas, ask questions, and learn more about the process. All are welcome. Find us on Sept. 10 in Branion Plaza from
AI and Your Unpublished Writing: Risks of Using Large Language Models – AI Writing Series
This 25-minute information session will explore the potential risks of inputting unpublished research and data into large language models (LLMs) and discuss potential mitigation strategies.
“Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections” Lecture by Professor Robert Dunbar
Gaelic has been spoken for perhaps 1,500 years or more in Scotland, and for over 250 years in what is now Canada. Many Scots are not aware of how widely spoken Gaelic once was in Scotland, and most Canadians are unaware of the fact that at the time of Confederation, Gaelic was likely the third
Shrub Identification (In-person)
Neither great trees nor a carpet of bloom, the often overlooked but ecologically important shrubs and vines in our landscape will be our focus. Fresh specimens and an easy to use key for shrubs will be used. We will be outdoors for half of the day discovering southern Ontario's native and naturalized shrubs at The
Campus Master Plan Pop-up
Share your ideas about the future of our campus The University is updating its campus master plan to guide decisions about lands, facilities and amenities. Drop by one of our engagement pop-ups to share ideas, ask questions, and learn more about the process. All are welcome. Find us on Sept. 10 in Branion Plaza from
Plot the Route: Building Your Data Management Plan (DMP)
Every good journey starts with a solid plan. Learn how to draft a data management plan that meets funder, institutional, and ethical requirements. We will cover what to include, tools like DMP Assistant, and how to align your plan with your project goals.
START Skills: Effective Reading and Note Taking
Want to start your winter semester off strong? Join the START Team and the Library for START Skills: Effective Reading and Note Taking! In this workshop, you will learn tips and tricks to read your course readings and take good lecture notes more effectively. You will also get a chance to meet some of our
Graduate Accountability Group
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
Writing in the Sciences: Writing Research Articles
This session offers strategies for planning, outlining, drafting, and revising research articles in the sciences. We will explore the key components of the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. We will also provide a mapping tool that writers can use to organize their own scientific research articles.
Mark the Map: File Naming, Metadata, and Organization
Keeping track of your data along the way is essential. This session covers how to structure your folders, name your files, and create clear metadata and documentation so others (and future you!) can understand and reuse your work with ease.
Writing in the Sciences: Scientific Writing Style
We will focus on specific strategies and techniques that writers can use to strengthen cohesion, concision, and clarity. We recommend that participants bring an example of their own scientific writing to the workshop (e.g., draft of a research article, lab report, critical review of a scientific research article). However, instructors can provide an example text
Ontario Universities’ Information Sessions
Wondering what university life is really like? Join us virtually for the inside scoop on everything you need to know about the University of Guelph and U of G-Humber — from programs and scholarships to residence, campus life, and varsity sports. Got questions? Ask away during our live Q&A! Whether you’re just starting to explore
RStudio micro 1: Introduction
Are you looking for a statistics tune-up using RStudio? Come to the first workshop in our series to teach you the basics! In RStudio Micro 1: Introduction, you will download the R / RStudio software and learn about the interface. Prior knowledge of R / RStudio is not required. Prior knowledge of statistics is not
Secure the Journey: Storing and Protecting Your Data
Don’t let your data get lost or compromised mid-journey. We will walk through best practices for storing, backing up, and securing data. Includes how to manage sensitive information and ensure long-term preservation.
AGG Fall Season Launch 2025
Join us Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. for the launch of the Art Gallery of Guelph’s fall exhibitions: Unsettling Conservation Collective: Reworldings, curated by Alexandra Nordstrom, as well as Soft Internet Theory, curated by Tristan Sauer, winner of the 2025 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators. These are accompanied by two exhibitions curated from
Faculty and Staff Writing Series: Reconnect with Your Writing
This semester, gather in person every third Friday to reconnect with colleagues and dedicate time to your writing. Attend for one to three hours during this block, depending on your schedule. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., a Writing Specialist will host an optional workshop in LIB 359. Please note that these workshops have separate
Developing a Sustainable Writing Practice – Faculty and Staff Writing Series
This workshop offers strategies for prioritizing writing tasks, creating long-term writing plans, and developing a sustainable writing practice. Note: This workshop is part of a faculty and staff writing series held every third Friday this semester. You can register separately to join this writing group from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. before the workshop begins.