Set yourself up for success by scoping your research project with succinct and realistic research questions. For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.

Prepare for a successful research adventure by creating a comprehensive Data Management Plan (DMP). This session will guide you through developing a living planning document that ensures your data is well-managed, from collection to sharing. Designed for researchers at the beginning of a project, though open to all, this session will help you: Understand what

This 6-week in-person program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. Each session will be dedicated to a specific topic and will run for approximately 80 minutes. Please

In this workshop we will learn how to navigate ArcGIS Online, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology and labelling, how to manually add data to your map, and how to access analysis functions. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and

Establish a roadmap for your thesis and make the most of your writing time by creating an outline. In this session, students will explore different options for structuring their theses and access resources for organizing their projects. For more information about this workshop series, please visit our writing, learning, and research skills workshops page.

P4E (Partnerships for Employment) is a partnership among the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. The partnership was created to better serve students, alumni, and employers through jointly sponsored annual Career Fairs and Job Fairs. Location: Bingemans Conference Centre, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener, ON N2B 3X7 All students

Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the fourth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 4: Correlation, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both a Pearson and a Spearman correlation! Prior knowledge of SPSS

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, Write, Talk! This workshop series includes readings and recordings on fascinating topics. You will expand your language skills while connecting with peers and having fun.

This session will discuss how to connect the literature review to your research question, build the structure for your review, and avoid some of the common traps when writing. For

The University of Guelph is hosting a virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations (UN) in New York for International Development

In this workshop we will learn how to navigate ArcPro, kinds of GIS data, how to add data to a map, basic symbology, and labelling, how to filter data, and

Have midterms coming up? Don't know how to study for them? Join the Library and the START team for our workshop on midterm study skills. This workshop will cover some

Embark on an exploration of how to classify your research data and where to store your data securely, whether on local drives or cloud storage as you navigate through your

Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences. At the end of this workshop,

Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28:

In this hands-on workshop, participants will use everyday objects such as LEGO, Playdough, and string to visualize data. Through interactive activities, attendees will learn the basics of data visualization, what

Writing effective titles & abstracts Your title and abstract almost always determine whether your readers will engage with the rest of your work. In this workshop, we’ll discuss and demonstrate

Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the fifth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 5: One-sample t-test, you will learn the data type required for the test, check the assumptions for the test, and conduct both a one-sample t-test and a Wilcoxon signed-rank test! Prior

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, Write, Talk! This workshop series includes readings and recordings on fascinating topics. You will expand your language skills while connecting with peers and having fun.

End your data adventure on a high note by learning how sharing your data in a repository improves your visibility as a researcher, increases citations of your publications, gives you recognition

Improvisation is a challenging topic to study using the theories and methods of cognitive science owing to the difficulty of defining it, and the diversity of improvisatory practices. I share

Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28: Summarizing Research in Presentations  Feb 4: Practicing Workplace Speaking Strategies  Feb 11: Communicating with Professors, Supervisors and Students Feb 25: Building Presentation Skills Mar 4:

Yes—you can publish your work in a refereed journal before your results or main arguments are ready. Unlike an original research article, a review article offers a synthesis of previous

The informed consent process underpins the ethical conduct of human participant research. During Love Data Week, we are celebrating how this process helps nurture transparency in the research process, protect

In this workshop we will learn how to navigate Canadian census data for Love Data week. What data can we find on love and relationships? Learn out to search Canadian

Looking for a statistics tune-up using SPSS? Come to the sixth workshop in our 11-part series to teach you the basics! In SPSS micro 6: Independent samples t-test, you will

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, Write, Talk! This workshop series includes readings and recordings on fascinating topics. You will expand your language skills while connecting with peers and having fun.

Writing effective introductions. Whether you're writing a journal manuscript, coursework, or beginning your thesis, the introduction is crucial. It’s where you state why your work matters, highlight the key questions,

In this workshop, we’ll learn further GIS tools, work with tables, and begin working with raster data. Participants are expected to have strong familiarity with ArcGIS before registering in this workshop. ArcGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS); a software program for working with maps and geographic data. A GIS allows you to work with

Learn and practice various oral communication skills and strategies in academic/professional settings. This program provides support for undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and visiting scholars who use Jan 28: Summarizing Research in Presentations  Feb 4: Practicing Workplace Speaking Strategies  Feb 11: Communicating with Professors, Supervisors and Students Feb 25: Building Presentation Skills Mar 4:

When all is said and done, how do you know it worked? Go beyond the anecdote and learn to use evaluation techniques to assess the impact of your knowledge mobilization efforts. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: Summarize the steps involved in evaluating KTT Discuss common challenges and best practices in KTT

CARE-AI is concerned about the negative impact of AI on creative fields, including creative writing. We invite you to our special evening event featuring author Sean Michaels. We are hoping this session will spur further thinking about the potential constructive use of AI in the creative writing process but also highlight the importance of appropriate compensation, copyright

A book review is a popular choice for graduate students aiming to make their first solo entry into scholarly publishing. Whether you're considering reviewing a book or simply want to learn how it's done, this workshop is for you. We'll discuss how to identify a suitable book to review, communicate with a journal editor, as

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a special lecture symposium entitled “Climate Action – Reflections of Public Spaces and Waterfront Development" with Marc Ryan of Public Work and Shannon Baker of Waterfront Toronto. All are welcome to attend the lecture and discussion.

Canada has signed and ratified key international agreements including on disability, Indigenous rights, race, the environment, economic and social rights and others. Reports from civil society organizations and researchers suggest that the implementation of these agreements is only partial, resulting in fewer supports and services for people with disabilities in Canada and abroad, and more

Honouring Legacy, Claiming Belonging, and Embracing Hope Join Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh, Vice-Provost for International Affairs at McMaster University for an inspiring talk on legacy, hope and belonging. With a distinguished career and leadership in human rights across Africa, Europe, the United States, and Canada, Dr. Ibhawoh brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique global

Please join Guelph Dance and the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) for an evening of dance with Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui at the ImprovLab. The program features two solo works by these fantastic artists. Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui February 28, 2025: 7:30 PM ImprovLab (University of Guelph) Tickets: $10 or