Upcoming Events

On June 2, the Microbiome Preservation and Analysis Research Centre (MiPARC) will be holding a free half-day symposium at the Arboretum. All faculty, staff and graduate students with an interest in microbiome research are welcome to attend.  The event will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Jonathan Gewirtzman from Stanford University, updates about the MiPARC facility and services being offered, as well as a poster competition (with prizes) for graduate students. Please register through this form by Friday, May 15: ...

About geXc The Genomic Exchange Community geXc is a grassroots initiative with an intent to improve Genomics through collaboration and innovation, providing a forum for sharing, learning, and networking. Since 2011, GeXc events hosted at leading Canadian institutions have convened nearly 5,000 scientists around a shared belief: that open exchange between academia and industry accelerates discovery. About the geXc Guelph 2026 Symposium Genomic technologies are reshaping how we understand life — from soil microbes to planetary ecosystems. The geXc Guelph Symposium...

The international conference Pathway to Increase Standards and Competency of eDNA Surveys (PISCeS) is being held once again at the University of Guelph between June 15 and 17, 2026, with a reception on the evening of June 14th. Academia, regulators, industry, NGO’s, and Indigenous partners are invited to join in a discussion on public policy, industry strategies and future research on eDNA. The conference will also include panel discussions focused on prominent themes in the eDNA space, various workshops dedicated to practical eDNA tools and methods, and a poster session...

Join us for the annual CBS Summer BBQ on Thursday, June 18! Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at our picnic-style gathering on Johnston Green. The event starts at 12 p.m. with opening remarks by the acting Dean of CBS, at 12:45pm. The CBS Teaching Awards will also be presented. There will be tables and chairs, or bring a blanket and grab a spot to enjoy some tasty food with your CBS community! *The rain location will be Waasamowin Atrium. Please register by...