On October 28, U of G's Provost, Dr. Gwen Chapman, will host an engaging session for instructors that will provide an opportunity for all of us to reflect on teaching, learning and academic course delivery in the context of COVID-19. We recognize that shifting to primarily remote delivery was not easy for the fall semester

Access to electronic versions of textbooks got you down? Looking to switch up your course materials for the winter semester? Consider using open educational resources (OERs)! OERs are educational materials (including textbooks, modules, streaming media, simulations and much more) that are an exciting alternative to commercially published textbooks and other course materials. Whether you’re looking

As a graduate student, you can expect to spend a significant amount of time rewriting, revising and restructuring your thesis chapters. Although the prospect of completing multiple drafts and integrating feedback from multiple readers may be intimidating, revision is an essential part of the writing process. This interactive workshop for graduate students introduces strategies and

At Brain Food Online, you'll learn effective ways to approach your work as a graduate student. Undergraduate students who are writing an undergraduate honours thesis or writing extensive research papers may also attend. Brain Food Online is delivered via CourseLink and you can complete the workshops at your own pace. Most workshops include pre-recorded lectures,

Learn drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches, and the pain of headaches. This skills program meets weekly on Monday evenings, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., for four sessions. Registration: $20 for U of G students $60 for members of USW Local 4120 $120 for all others

“Write concisely.” “Be more specific.” "Awk.” “Unclear”. We've all seen comments like these at one time or another. How do you make sense of them and, more importantly, avoid them? Come for a tour of one of the most under-appreciated Library Guides: the "Write Clearly" guide. We'll talk about how to learn from comments like

Learn tips from the Hurricane Study and later research that can help us through COVID-19. Develop a personal plan for five pillars of resilience, and sample a variety of relaxation techniques for mind and body in this two-hour workshop. Celebrate International Stress Awareness Day with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management Clinic in this free

This two-day Writing Tune-up: Grammar series provides grammar instruction for all levels of writers. The workshop materials are useful for participants wanting to improve their own writing skills as well as to provide more effective feedback on students' writing as TAs or faculty. Topics covered include: correcting grammatical errors, avoiding errors of misuse, going beyond

Join our Wellness Peer Educators as they provide useful tips to help understand and manage perfectionism. Students will be encouraged to discuss and address concerns about a roommate or friend struggling with perfectionism, or about their own personal struggles. This workshop also addresses the importance of personal care when dealing with perfectionistic tendencies to promote

In this live online workshop, we will discuss how failure affects us and how we can learn from failure. We will learn strategies to help us cope with failure and identify how experiencing failure can help us in the future.

Learn how to decrease insomnia, fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep using proven, drug-free strategies. This skills program begins on-demand, with the first lesson e-mailed to you upon registration, followed by a new lesson every week for five sessions. Registration: $20 for U of G students $50