ONLINE: University Life Hack – Writing with the Pomodoro Technique
Looking to improve your focus and motivation? Want to get on track with your writing assignments? Look no further! Join Rebecca, a writing consultant with the McLaughlin Library, for a Pomodoro session to boost productivity, improve focus and get your writing and work done in the comfort of community with other like-minded students. The Pomodoro
ONLINE: Self-Directed Academic Writing Style – Writing Style Choices in Sentences
Topics covered in this workshop include: writing style basics, logical order of sentences, emphasis in sentences and parallelism.
ONLINE: What’s the Deal With This Essay?
Writing an essay is one of the most common assignments in many arts and humanities courses. Join Thomas, an experienced TA, who will demystify the university essay, and give you tips and tricks that you can use to master writing an essay.
ONLINE: Panel Discussion – Careers in Cyber Security
Interested in a career in cyber security? Meet some members of the CCS Information Security team and hear about their path to become cyber security professionals! Part of the 2020 Cyber Security Awareness Roadshow.
ONLINE: Come to the Banquet! A Literature Review Event
Participants of this workshop will learn how to assess, analyze and organize literature in preparation for writing a literature review. A ‘Banquet Hall’ analogy will be shared with participants, in order to help with the analysis of literature and structuring of the review. This analogy will help to simplify the (often) daunting task of managing
ONLINE: Advantage Workshop – Knowledge Mobilization Plans in Grant Writing
Knowledge mobilization (or translation, or transfer) is the process of helping ensure that research has impact. Knowledge mobilization plans are increasingly required in many grant applications. However, it’s a field that can be confusing, with varying terminology, definitions and understandings of what ‘good’ knowledge mobilization looks like. This workshop will help clarify what knowledge mobilization
ONLINE: The Climate Emergency – A GIER Webinar
The Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) is pleased to invite you to the webinar The Climate Emergency, taking place Oct. 15 from 4 to 5 p.m. EDT. Our panelists will be: Chantal Bilodeau, founder and artistic director, The Arctic Cycle Prof. Jana Levison, University of Guelph Prof. Craig Johnson, director, Guelph Institute of Development
ONLINE: CEPS Graduate Student Research Day
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Graduate Student Research Day is a chance for students, faculty, staff, alumni and industry partners to learn about new research being done by our graduate students, driving innovation in their disciplines, alongside cutting-edge sustainability research being done by faculty and alumni. This virtual event will provide: Experience for
ONLINE: University Life Hack – Writing with the Pomodoro Technique
Looking to improve your focus and motivation? Want to get on track with your writing assignments? Look no further! Join Rebecca, a writing consultant with the McLaughlin Library, for a Pomodoro session to boost productivity, improve focus and get your writing and work done in the comfort of community with other like-minded students. The Pomodoro
ONLINE: Do ‘WE’ have a problem? The future of Charity and Canada’s Aid Sector
How will the WE scandal impact the charity and aid sector? Join us for a panel discussion with a group of renowned Canadian development experts. Nicolas Moyer, President & CEO, Cooperation Canada Simran Singh Director, Global Programs, CARE Canada Rebecca Tiessen, Professor, University of Ottawa Steffi Hamann, Assistant Professor, University of Guelph (moderator) Register for
ONLINE: Voices of Food Systems Live – 24-Hour Global Relay Conversation
Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph is hosting an hour of the Voices of Food Systems Live: 24-Hour Global Relay Conversation. The hour will feature Chef Suzanne Barr cooking up a food-waste avoiding recipe, Indigenous and agriculture leaders in conversation, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at circular food economy supporting food research.
ONLINE: Self-Directed Brain Food – Graduate Thesis Workshops
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaAt 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,
ONLINE: Local Leadership and Global Impact – Botanic Gardens Advancing Food Security
The Arboretum at the University of Guelph is hosting a free virtual talk as part of a year-long celebration highlighting fifty years since its founding. Join the Arboretum on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. for a virtual public talk on “Local Leadership and Global Impact: Botanic Gardens Advancing Food Security” by Dr. Saharah Moon Chapotin,
ONLINE: Editing and Creating Video with WeVideo
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaWeVideo is a web-based video editing and creation tool. Join staff from the library's media studio to learn about this tool and practice editing and creating video. By the end of the workshop, participants will: know what WeVideo is and what it can do discuss the process for creating a video list tools for recording
ONLINE: Well-Written lab Reports, We Love to See Them
Join an experienced TA for a Q&A session about how to write strong lab reports! We will discuss how to tackle the structure of a lab report, how to organize your time accordingly, and the resources available with the library to aid in lab report planning and writing.
ONLINE: Graduate Studies Preview Week
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaDuring Graduate Studies Preview Week, connect with faculty and current grad students online to get answers to your questions and learn more about the 100+ U of G graduate programs available. Click on the link of the program that interests you and then join the chat at the scheduled time. No registration required.
ONLINE: Better Sleep for Mid-Life Women
This two-hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes, and the frustration of being awake through the night.
ONLINE: Better Sleep for Peri-Menopausal Women
This two- hour workshop offers drug-free tips to help cope with mid-life sleep changes, hot flashes and the frustration of being awake through the night. Registration: $5 for U of G students $20 for members of USW Local 4120 $40 for all others
ONLINE: Data Skills – Visualizing Data with Excel Charts and Pivot Tables
Excel is a popular tool that provides many powerful features that can assist you in managing your data and help you to better understand small and large data sets. While not as robust as other data visualization tools, it can be used for visualizing your data through its charting features. Learn how to create charts
ONLINE: Finding and Using OER in the Classroom – the Sciences
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