Writing in the Sciences: Scientific Writing Style
We will focus on specific strategies and techniques that writers can use to strengthen cohesion, concision, and clarity. We recommend that participants bring an example of their own scientific writing
Qualtrics – Introduction to Creating Online Surveys: Data Skills Workshop Series
Registration opens 4 weeks before the event. In this virtual session, we will use Qualtrics, our online survey software, to explore the fundamentals of survey creation. We will explore: How
SPSS Micro 2: Statistics
Are you looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the second workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 2: Statistics, you will
Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
Winter birdwatching is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and experience the beauty of nature in a quieter season. While some birds have migrated south, many stay behind, bringing
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 & merge, timed questions, scoring, embedded
Fieldwork, Fun(draising), and Friendship: How addressing barriers and decolonizing learning increases skills and community for BIPOC students
Aranya Iyer and Mariel Terebiznik, co-founders of Field Research in Ecology and Evolution Diversified (FREED), will present “Fieldwork, Fun(draising), and Friendship: How addressing barriers and decolonizing learning increases skills and
University Club Official Reopening
The University Club officially reopens on Jan. 20 – and we’re excited to welcome you back! Here’s what you need to know: Opening Date: January 20th Hours: 11:30 a.m. to
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?"
Landscape Architecture Guest Lecture: “The Works of ORU”
The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture with Elena Tudela and Victor Rico, two of the co-founders of ORU -
Graduate Accountability Group – Online
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
Documenting Your Research Adventure: Unlocking the Secrets of Data Documentation
On this leg of your adventure, you’ll unlock the power of data documentation. Learn how to create metadata and various types of data documentation files to ensure your data is
Re-stitching as Methodology: Garment-making as a Transformative Practice in Research-creation with Justine Woods
In this combined presentation and workshop, Justine Woods will discuss garment-making as research-creation with particular focus on the role garments play in resisting settler colonial displacement of Indigenous ontologies and
Writing Tune-Up: Paragraph and Paper Strategies
Join us to explore the workings of paragraphs and papers! In this session, we examine common rules of structure underpinning academic English texts. This is followed by an exploration of
Dial Down University Anxiety
Learn more about the most common anxiety escalators, along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can begin using immediately to decrease stress and anxiety this semester. Begin drafting
Starting Plants from Seed (Virtual)
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaThis is a two-part course that will introduce you to the wonders of growing all kinds of different plants from seed and will draw on Robert Pavlis’ experience growing over
Virtual Cottage Birds Series
Arboretum Centre 200 Arboretum Rd, Guelph, CanadaWhile sitting on the dock, have you ever asked "Did that loon just attack that duck?" or "How can that Pileated Woodpecker peck such big holes without hurting its brain?"
One Health Seminar – Microbiome Stewardship and One Health with Dr. Kieran O’Doherty
Microbiomes are essential for human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health. Despite widespread recognition of the importance of microbiomes, there is little attention to monitoring and safeguarding microbial ecologies on policy
Strategic Reading for Graduate Students and Upper Year Undergrads
Feeling like you have too much to read and not enough time? Join this workshop to develop skills for reading journal articles more efficiently and effectively. This workshop is best
SPSS micro 3: Chi-square
Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the third workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 3: Chi-square, you will learn the
Read, Write, Talk: Advanced EAL Lessons
Do you speak English as an additional language? Would you like to meet new people while practicing your reading, writing, and speaking skills in English? Please join us for Read,