Manufactured Ecosystems
Manufactured Ecosystems is an immersive exhibition that invites visitors to step into speculative futures where art, technology, and nature converge to address the climate crisis. The exhibition will run at the
EAL Writing Retreat
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWhat is EAL Writing Retreat? This four-day in-person program (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon) is designed for English language learners who are working on significant writing projects (e.g. major research papers, master’s theses, or PhD dissertations). Participants attend short workshops and group discussions to build skills. They also receive one-on-one feedback and support
Graduate Accountability Group
The 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
Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections
Inaugural Lecture: Scotland-Canada Academic Partnership, delivered by Professor Robert Dunbar, University of Edinburgh 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
Choosing a Journal for your Manuscript & Navigating Peer-Review Process
This workshop will first cover how to choose an excellent journal for your manuscript using hands-on activities, followed by a discussion of how to successfully navigate the peer-review process. Whether you’re a grad student or an early career researcher looking to write your first journal article, awaiting feedback, or currently revising your work for re-submission,
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Calling all OVC Graduate students (and beyond) to come join the Graduate Connect Club's recreational Beach Volleyball Team! This is a chance for graduate students of all skill levels to get their head out of the lab and into the game, only a one-time fee of $20 is required to join. Did we mention that
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
Family Nature Journaling Hike (In-person)
Have a kid that is curious about nature and loves to draw? Join Arboretum Naturalist Christa Wise for a family nature journaling hike! We will teach the fundamentals of how to create and keep a nature journal with activities tailored to kids. Each hike will cover a different theme, so repeat hikers are always welcome!
Dissertation Writing Retreat (DWR) In-Person
NOTE: You must apply for this program. It is not possible to register for Dissertation Writing Retreat through this website. To apply, visit the Library's Dissertation Writing Retreat webpage and complete an application form. ------------------------------------- This intensive one-week (Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis
Identification and Biology of Butterflies (In-person)
This workshop has been designed to educate participants about butterflies and how to identify them in the wild. Topics covered include, butterfly natural history, capture techniques, field identification, tagging, migration, and creating and maintaining butterfly habitat. The workshop concludes outside catching and identifying the butterflies of The Arboretum. Those who register in attendance will receive
Research Questions (in-person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Set yourself up for success by scoping your research project with succinct and realistic research questions. (NOTE: If you have been accepted into the Dissertation Writing Retreat summer program, you do not need to register for this Research Question workshop.) For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills
Beach Volleyball with the OVC Graduate Connect Club
Guelph Gryphons Athletic Centre 50 E Ring Rd, Guelph, ON, CanadaCalling all OVC Graduate students (and beyond) to come join the Graduate Connect Club's recreational Beach Volleyball Team! This is a chance for graduate students of all skill levels to get their head out of the lab and into the game, only a one-time fee of $20 is required to join. Did we mention that
Dissertation Writing Retreat (DWR) In-Person
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaNOTE: You must apply for this program. It is not possible to register for Dissertation Writing Retreat through this website. To apply, visit the Library's Dissertation Writing Retreat webpage and complete an application form. ------------------------------------- This intensive one-week (Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis
Outlining Your Thesis (in-person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Establish a roadmap for your thesis and make the most of your writing time by creating an outline. In this session, students will explore different options for structuring their theses and access resources for organizing their projects. (NOTE: If you have been accepted into the Dissertation Writing Retreat summer program, you do not need to register
Outlining Your Thesis (in-person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
Establish a roadmap for your thesis and make the most of your writing time by creating an outline. In this session, students will explore different options for structuring their theses and access resources for organizing their projects. (NOTE: If you have been accepted into the Dissertation Writing Retreat summer program, you do not need to
The Mysterious World of Moths (In person)
This introductory workshop will open your eyes to the amazing and mysterious world of moths. Participants are introduced to what makes a moth so unique; learn about the families or groups of moths that you are most likely to encounter in the Guelph area; and how to find, identify, and appreciate moths. This workshop is
Dissertation Writing Retreat (DWR) In-Person
McLaughlin Library 480 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaNOTE: You must apply for this program. It is not possible to register for Dissertation Writing Retreat through this website. To apply, visit the Library's Dissertation Writing Retreat webpage and complete an application form. ------------------------------------- This intensive one-week (Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis
Writing the Literature Review (in-person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
This session will discuss how to connect the literature review to your research question, build the structure for your review, and avoid some of the common traps when writing. (NOTE: If you have been accepted into the Dissertation Writing Retreat summer program, you do not need to register for this Literature Review workshop.) For more
Writing the Literature Review (in-person) – Thesis Writing Workshop Series
This session will discuss how to connect the literature review to your research question, build the structure for your review, and avoid some of the common traps when writing. (NOTE: If you have been accepted into the Dissertation Writing Retreat summer program, you do not need to register for this Literature Review workshop.) For more
Where Do We Go From Here? AI, Ethics, and the Future of Learning
At the Library: Exploring AI and Academic Integrity Conversation Series Join us at the library for a series of open conversations about the evolving relationship between generative AI and academic integrity. As AI tools become more present in our teaching and learning, it’s important to come together as a community to reflect, ask questions, and