Did you know that Guelph was the first place in Ontario to have a Black principal? Have you heard about the work of a University of Guelph librarian, who used her love of books as a base for community work and scholarly engagement? Join the University of Guelph's Office of Teaching and Learning in celebrating

The University of Guelph is hosting a virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations (UN) in New York for International Development week.   Hear from one of Canada’s foremost leaders in diplomacy and international development as he reflects on Canada’s leadership role in promoting sustainable, inclusive and

In this workshop we will learn how to navigate ArcPro, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology, and labelling, how to filter data, and how to create a finished map. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and geographic data. ArcGIS Pro

Have midterms coming up? Don't know how to study for them? Join the Library and the START team for our workshop on midterm study skills. This workshop will cover some helpful tips and tricks to improve your studying. Please register on GryphLife. Questions? Email learning@uoguelph.ca.

Embark on an exploration of how to classify your research data and where to store your data securely, whether on local drives or cloud storage as you navigate through your research adventure with CCS expert Stephen Willem, Chief Information Security Officer using the Data Classification Policy.

Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Define what clear language communication is Recall why clear language communication is important in Knowledge Mobilization Explain the importance of

Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28: Summarizing Research in Presentations  Feb 4: Practicing Workplace Speaking Strategies  Feb 11: Communicating with Professors, Supervisors and Students Feb 25: Building Presentation Skills Mar 4:

Are you a new transfer student at U of G looking to upgrade your academic skills? Join Student Experience and Writing & Learning Services for an academic skills workshop designed with transfer students in mind. Whether you are transferring from a college and learning how to write university papers, or are transferring into a new

In this hands-on workshop, participants will use everyday objects such as LEGO, Playdough, and string to visualize data. Through interactive activities, attendees will learn the basics of data visualization, what it means to place data feminism at the heart of your data visualizations, and gain new perspectives on representing information. This session is great for

Writing effective titles & abstracts Your title and abstract almost always determine whether your readers will engage with the rest of your work. In this workshop, we’ll discuss and demonstrate cross-disciplinary strategies for writing compelling titles and abstracts for your articles, course papers, theses, and more. Writing effective introductions Whether you're writing a journal manuscript,

Join the Office of Teaching and Learning in celebrating Black History Month with a screening of award-winning filmmaker Shelley Jarrett’s latest documentary, What We Deserve – Restorative Justice and Reparation. This compelling film delves into over 400 years of the British monarchy’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism, offering a powerful exploration of

Whether you're writing a journal manuscript, coursework, or beginning your thesis, the introduction is crucial. It’s where you state why your work matters, highlight the key questions, problems, or gaps,

Do any of these words resonate with you: procrastination, perfectionism, and/or impostor phenomenon? Come to this workshop to learn more about how to manage some of the most common experiences that graduate students have. Learn practical skills and strategies to help you reduce procrastination and understand how perfectionism and the impostor phenomenon may affect your work

Black History Month - Documentary Screening: "We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe” Followed by Q&A with Director Fred Kudjo Kuwornu Join the College of Arts for a screening of the documentary, "We Were Here: The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe," on February 5 from 2:30 p.m.