ONLINE: Virtual Bird Songs
Into birding but songs have you stumped? Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual noon-hour lectures to cover
ONLINE: Skills for Research Impact workshop – Planning for Research Impact
Skills for Research Impact is a workshop series for University of Guelph faculty, research staff and graduate students interested in enhancing the impact of their research. Participants will learn how
ONLINE: Data Skills – Data Basics
Ever wonder what sort of data you will be dealing with? Do you find yourself lost when it’s time to prepare your data for analysis? In this workshop, you will
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to Qualtrics: Creating Data with Online Surveys
In this session we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. We will explore: How to create a Qualtrics account How to find
ONLINE: Challenges and Opportunities Towards a Zero Waste Plastics Economy
The widespread use and reliance on plastic has created waste that is a paramount environmental issue for the world. Biodegradable and compostable plastic is a promising alternative to the single-use
ONLINE: Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture – “City Gardens” by Petra Blaisse
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents "City Gardens" by Petra Blaisse. Petra is the founder and lead designer of Inside Outside in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The studio specializes in the off-hand combination of interior and exterior design, interweaving architecture and landscape and transcending the borders in-between.
ONLINE: Thriving in Action – A Strong Start
Most of us can hold on to old habits, even those that hold us back. We might try the same studying routines again and again even though we’re not getting the marks or confident exam-writing experiences that we really long for. In this workshop we will focus on building new habits, letting go of non-beneficial
ONLINE: Talk like an Academic – Communicating with Supervisors
This workshop will help participants learn about how graduate students and their supervisors typically communicate in a Canadian university. It will introduce ideas of formality, respect and power dynamics in
ONLINE: Dial Down Academic Stress and Anxiety
Learn about the most common anxiety escalators (including a couple of surprising ones), along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can use to decrease stress and anxiety this
ONLINE: 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 and merge, timed questions, scoring, embedded
ONLINE: Women in Sport Analytics – Journeys into Data Science
The Centre for Advancing Responsible & Ethical Artificial Intelligence (CARE-AI) presents: A Path to the NFL - Leading a Player Health and Safety Team with Data Science Before becoming Director, Player Health & Safety Data Management for the National Football League, Carly Fennell travelled an interesting academic and career journey with many valuable stops along
Owls: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario
Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Instructor: Chris Earley Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's owls. Through a wide variety of hands-on activities participants will learn about owl plumage, calls and behaviour, habitat requirements, migration patterns and owl folklore. The day will be spent learning
Owls: A Who’s Whoo in Ontario
Masks, proof of vaccination and screening required to attend this event. Instructor: Chris Earley Discover how to use your eyes and ears to identify Ontario's Owls. Through a wide variety
ONLINE: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Learn practical and effective everyday strategies that decrease anxiety, relax tight muscles, settle a busy brain, and boost energy. Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. This online skills training program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management and High Performance Clinic meets on both Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 sessions starting
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to GIS using ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with any data that you know a
ONLINE: Ask the Arb
Instructor: Arboretum Staff Bring your garden, nature, and wildlife related questions to our free one-hour live session on Zoom. Our horticultural and naturalist staff will be on-line to answer your
ONLINE: Exploring the Connections Between Cognition and Welfare in Farmed Animals
CCSAW (Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare) is hosting monthly seminars focused on animal welfare. January's seminar will be given by Dr. Rebecca Meagher from Dalhousie University. Dr. Meagher will discuss connections between cognition and welfare in farmed animals. Come join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99356192808
ONLINE: Thriving in Action – Making Connections at University
Want to do better and be better as a student? The Thriving in Action workshop series will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Learn new strategies in managing your time and studying effectively. Build skills in motivation, optimism and resilience. In each workshop, you will learn both wellness and
ONLINE: Talk like an Academic – Being a TA and Interacting with Students
This workshop will help graduate students understand how to speak most effectively in their role as TAs. We will look at various scenarios TAs may encounter, such as handling questions when teaching, giving feedback and working with students who need a lot of extra support. Participants will discuss and practice positive and productive ways to
ONLINE: Data Skills – Introduction to RStudio
R is an open source software that has gained a lot of popularity in the community due to its power and capability to make research more reproducible. Many disciplines are now switching to using R over other paid software; however, many might be intimidated by the programming skills required to use R. Well, fear no