Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Podcasting
Podcasts are a fun and popular mode of information sharing, and they are increasingly being used in research. This session will cover why podcasting is an effective knowledge mobilization strategy
The Science of Happiness
On this International Day of Happiness, join our EFAP provider, Homewood Health, to learn about the Science of Happiness. Scientific studies have shown that 50% of our individual differences in
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Warblers II – Trillers and Thrillers
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph that launched in November 2021. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Explain the purpose of the
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Warblers I – Phrasers and Buzzers
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Movement Monday – Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where You Sit
Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It is a gentle form of yoga that involves breath-work, meditation, and gentle stretches; all of which release stress and tension from both body and mind. This form of yoga helps
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Blackbirds and Hawks
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
Arboretum Workshop: Virtual Bird Song – Owls and Wetland Birds
Into birding but the songs have you stumped? Whether you are new to learning bird sounds or you want a good refresher before the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas starts this spring, this course is for you. Join Chris Earley, Arboretum Interpretive Biologist and author of five bird field guides, for a series of eight virtual
RDM Brown Bag #3: Depositing Your Research Data in a Repository
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 last RDM brown bag will cover: Benefits around depositing your research data into a repository Impact of the Tri-Agency Policy influences
ONLINE: STOP Worrying workshop
Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the 5 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying. Worrying is a component of anxiety and you can do something about it! This two-hour skills workshop meets ON-LINE with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and
Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh – The future of football architecture?
Join us for a fascinating talk on historical and recent events in Scottish football architecture. Focusing on Edinburgh’s Tynecastle Park, the key issue is the survival of historical inner-city sports arenas and the quest to make football architecture more sustainable. The talk also highlights the importance of Archibald Leitch, the Scotsman who defined modern football
ONLINE: Anxiety Skills and Strategies program
Learn powerful strategies, new tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety. This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets
ONLINE: Take the STRESS out of IBS
Learn strategies that decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or a nervous/stressed stomach, by tackling the two greatest triggers of IBS symptoms: diet and stress. This five-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and Lindzie O'Reilly, dietitian, meets ONLINE for an hour on Wednesday evenings, once a
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Data Visualization
Help your audience understand the patterns and key insights hidden within your datasets by transforming them into meaningful and impactful visuals. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to: Understand what data visualization can accomplish and why it matters for knowledge mobilization Choose charts, figures and other visualizations appropriate for their data Identify and
Wellness Friday: Cholesterol – Eating to Reduce Your Risk
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and increases health risks for over a third of North Americans. Fortunately, high cholesterol is largely preventable and treatable with the right diet and lifestyle. This session will examine the risks of different types of fat and cholesterol, and describe how to lower
RDM Brown Bag #2: Creating a DMP
A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a document describing how your research data will be collected, stored, analyzed, and shared throughout the research process. DMPs provide a clear plan to researchers on a team on how to responsibly handle data including where to store and locate their data, and how to share the data for
Skills for Research Impact Workshop: Event Planning and Facilitation
From small workshops to large conferences and online meetings, events are an essential part of the knowledge mobilizer’s toolbox. Join us to perfect your ability to organize, host and facilitate effective events! At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Consider a range of event structures, agendas and audiences Identify key steps
Movement Monday – Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where you Sit
Chair Yoga is the way to go when you are reluctant to get into the yoga clothes and get on the mat - challenge yourself with Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It is a
Employees – Chair Yoga: Get Fit Where you Sit
Chair Yoga is the way to go when you are reluctant to get into the yoga clothes and get on the mat - challenge yourself with Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga practice that adapts various traditional postures for practice in the chair or with the support of a chair. It involves breath-work,
ONLINE: Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills and strategies to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy & performance during exam periods. Go at your own pace through the series of 5 - 15 minute lessons (3 hours of training in total) in this special ONLINE, on-demand program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic. You