“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
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
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
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
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
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
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 —
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
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
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
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
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
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
Leave a Trail – Sharing, Reuse, and Responsible Data Deposit
Ready to share your discoveries? This session explores how to ethically and effectively publish your data for reuse. Learn about repositories, licensing, FAIR principles, and how to ensure your data
Write to Publish: Writing Titles and Abstracts (with AI support)
Your title and abstract are key to capturing readers' attention. This workshop introduces cross-disciplinary strategies for crafting compelling titles and abstracts for articles, course papers, theses, and more, while also
Forest History of Victoria Woods Walk – A National Forest Week 2025 Event
Join us for an afternoon tour of The Arboretum’s Victoria woods with Terry Schwann who will talk about the long history of this woodlot. This tour will describe the evolution of the forest in Victoria Woods from the time of white settlement to present time, and discuss how people and natural forces have affected forest
Join us for the 2025 Gryphons Read Meet the Author Event
This year, U of G’s annual common reading project – Gryphons Read – celebrates its ninth iteration. This year’s novel is Frying Plantain by Zalika Reid-Benta. Gryphons Read is a campus-wide book