In this talk Nanjala Nyabola​ gives insight and stimulates thought around the language and metrics that will define our digital future. As our world becomes increasingly digital, digital-rights advocates often struggle to convey rapid technological changes to those who need to understand them quickly to protect themselves. The Internet now dominates our public lives, and

Sharing your data improves your visibility as a researcher, increases citations for your publications, gives you recognition for your work, attracts new collaborations, and most importantly allows for reproducibility and verification of results. This brown bag will cover: Benefits around depositing your research data into a repository. Impact of the Tri-Agency Policy influences how data

Join us in The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration (THINC) Lab for the first Digital Humanities at Guelph, DH@Guelph, talk of the 2024/2025 academic year. We welcome Dr. Mariam Thalos, visiting as the Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Digital Humanities, to the University of Guelph. All are welcome! Refreshments will be provided. Abstract: The concept of intelligence

Hear from the renowned Dr. Joanna McGrenere, Professor and Co-Head of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia. She shares stories from her professional journey as a specialist in Human-Computer Interaction and prepares aspiring computer scientists for what the field really entails. This event is open to members of the community and is especially

Join the conversation about the impact of computer science and technology on academia, enhancing diversity, mentorship, human centered approaches and other engaging areas. Hear from Drs. Dan Gillis, Stacey Scott, Graham Taylor and Joanna McGrenere as they share their valuable expertise and perspectives on these important issues. This event is open to members of the

The Office of Diversity and Human Rights is back with their weekly EDI Workshop Wednesday training series! Grab your lunch and join us as we explore such topics as equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-oppression, microaggressions, anti-bias, and more. Equity Essentials: Intersectional Allyship - In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how tangible and successful allyship happens

Dr. Faisal Moola, Dept. of Geography, Environment & Geomatics, will discuss the importance of wild berries to the food sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and globally; the threats to their ecological and cultural integrity from climate change and extractivist capitalist resource development; and how Indigenous Peoples are advancing their own forms of conservation governance