Intro to GIS using ArcGIS Pro: Data Skills
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
Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag: Research Data Deposit: Best practices in preparing data for deposit
Are you considering depositing your research data in the University of Guelph Research Data Repositories (housed in Borealis, The Canadian Dataverse Repository)? In this brown bag, participants will learn about best practices for preparing data for deposit in the U of G Research Data Repositories. These practices support creating FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable
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 designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Better Sleep Program
Learn proven, drug-free strategies to fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, decrease insomnia, and get more energy from sleep. Go at your own pace through each lesson in this special online, on-demand, five-session sleep program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic. You have lifetime access to the lessons
Project SOY Plus: Information Session
Join us for an information session on the Project SOY Plus competition! This historic U of G competition empowers students to unleash their creativity and innovation through two streams: Project and Creative. If you're interested in learning how to turn your ideas into impactful solutions, sharing your creative concepts, or looking for more details about
Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag: Negotiating Publishing Contracts
Negotiating Publishing Contracts expands on material covered in Navigating Academic Publishing, but it is not a prerequisite. In this session, you will learn more about your rights as an author, and will develop skills you can use when negotiating your academic publishing contracts. We will look at sample contracts together as well as suggested language
Intro to GIS using ArcGIS Online: Data Skills
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
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
Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag: Navigating Academic Publishing: Contracts (lite), Article Processing Charges, and Predatory Journals
We will help you navigate the complexities of copyright, open access, APCs, and predatory (or just low quality) journals. Questions from audience members.
Data Visualization Best practices – Data Skills Workshop Series
In today’s data-driven world, effective data visualization is essential for making information more consumable, conveying important concepts and ideas, and even making your arguments more persuasive. Whether you’re a researcher, analyst, or professional who deals with data, mastering the art of visualization can significantly enhance the impact of your work. This workshop will equip you
Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) and Computing & Communications Services (CCS) is running online activities all month long with so many chances to win! We have 90 U
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 designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag: Strengthening Research Security with RDM Best Practices
Learn about research security and why it matters, how it can benefit both researchers and their work, and RDM best practices to implement research security. This brown bag features Amy
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
Relaxation and Stress Management Skills
Learn to calm anxiety, relax tight muscles, settle a busy a brain, and have more energy! Strengthen your ability to restore yourself during these challenging times. The continuity of this 12-session program can help you keep a more even keel and manage stress throughout the semester. A smorgasbord of techniques for thriving under pressure are
Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag: Implementing Ethical Considerations with RDM Best Practices
Learn about the importance of research ethics in studies involving human participants, how to implement ethical practices to benefit both researchers and participants, and the best Research Data Management (RDM)
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 designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Dial Down University Anxiety
Learn about the most common anxiety escalators (including a couple of surprising ones), along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can begin using immediately to decrease stress and anxiety this semester. Begin drafting your personal Anxiety Action Plan, and gain some new on-campus, off-campus and on-line resources to help. This free, one hour
Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag Series: Creating a Data Management Plan (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
Open Scholarship and RDM Brown Bag: How to Set up your Research Data up for Success
In this RDM brown bag, you will learn the basics of RDM including: File Naming and organization Documenting and describing your data Questions from audience members.