Past Events

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 as well as practical tips to planning and recording your own. After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

Join the University of Guelph Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) for a morning of research and networking.

The Rural Symposium is an annual opportunity for University of Guelph graduate students to showcase their rural research to policy makers, policy analysts, and program staff from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The event facilitates knowledge mobilization and network building between graduate students at the University of Guelph, researchers, and OMAFRA.

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:

Take advantage of the early bird registration fee. Register by Friday, February 10, 2023.

Do you have reuse in mind when collecting your research data? Do you know how to tidy your data to make it reusable?

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:

Registration, lunch and refreshments are free. In-person attendees: register by Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Virtual attendees: register by Feb 1, 2023. For graduate students Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to showcase your own research or learn about others! This is also a great chance to network with OMAFRA personnel, U of G faculty and other graduate students in the department.

Actively engaging your audiences in your research process is one of the most effective ways to increase the uptake and impact of your research. But how does that work? By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Knowledge mobilization 101! Become familiar with knowledge mobilization plans and conceptualize strategies adapted to your goals and audiences. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: