Our society is inseparable from the environment, whether it's the planetary-level impact of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change or the local impact of Toronto’s urban expansion on forest biodiversity. Liane Miedema will introduce us to three different scales of anthropogenic impacts on the environment and the implications of the increasingly complicated interface between human

Abstract: Modern machine learning systems are trained on massive amounts of data. It turns out that, without special care, machine learning models are prone to regurgitating or otherwise revealing information about individual data points. This is problematic when parts of the training data are sensitive or contain private information, as is commonly the case in

This session will identify the systems and attitudes that contribute to microaggressions and discuss strategies for responding effectively. By the end of this workshop you will: - Gain a broader awareness of how oppression affects the lived experience of equity-deserving groups, and the specific context of EDI on post-secondary campuses. - Understand how dominant groups

Dairy at Guelph is hosting its annual research showcase on November 2 at the Grandway Events Centre in Elora, featuring the latest information and research from the University of Guelph – Canada’s dairy university! In addition to presentations, there will also be research poster presentations and summaries from masters, doctoral and post-doctoral students. Register to

Talk Title : The One Health Approach: Governance and Operationalization Challenges. Discussion Panelists -Dr. David McCarthy, Dept of Civil Engineering, Monash University, Brisbane Australia -Dr. Marc Habash, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph The concept of One Health has been around for centuries, but the official term was adopted in 2004. Despite its devastation

Student Health Services offers flu shots & COVID vaccines, FREE and available to any student, faculty or staff member, plus the Guelph community members. You can get one or both vaccines on campus during one of our Vaccine Clinics with no appointment required (see uoguel.ph/2023-vaccines for dates).

So you want to be an entrepreneur? Our Hub Incubator Info Session offers a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of our program's inner workings. Whether you're considering applying or simply curious about the impact of the program, this event is your gateway to unravelling the potential that our incubator holds. Prepare to be

Join us for India and Canada: An Emerging Power and a Troubled Relationship? Our panel of experts will speak on India’s political scene and its relationship with Canada. Featuring: Dr. Narendra Subramanian, Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University Dr. Bharat Punjabi, Instructor, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Moderator: Dr. Ian Spears,

How do you share your research with non-academic audiences? Learn about a number of potential mechanisms you can use for knowledge mobilization, discover how to choose a mechanism that’s appropriate for your audience, and take a deep dive into several popular mechanisms for dissemination, including social media, research summaries, infographics, and media. After attending this

Join the U of G community as we recognize Indigenous Veterans Day and honour the important contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans in service to Canada. Wednesday, November 8 @ 9 to 9:15 a.m. – by the flag at the corner of College Ave. and Gordon St. The event includes: Lowering of

Student Health Services offers flu shots & COVID vaccines, FREE and available to any student, faculty or staff member, plus the Guelph community members. You can get one or both vaccines on campus during one of our Vaccine Clinics with no appointment required (see uoguel.ph/2023-vaccines for dates).

Blood donors needed at the University of Guelph on Thursday, November 9th, 10am-4pm, in the UC, PCH. Distribution of blood to hospitals is outpacing the number of blood donations being made - especially here in Ontario. Appointments only. Book your appointment time by visiting www.blood.ca or the GiveBlood app.

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Peter Veenstra. Peter is the Founding Partner and Senior Landscape Architect of LOLA (Lost Landscapes) Landscape Architects based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Veenstra leads many international design and research projects and is active as a guest lecturer