Upcoming Events

Join us for the annual HK5K. A 5km fun race run hosted by the Human Kinetics Student Association to raise money for a relevant charity. This year, the money raised will be donated to United Way. In order to register, please send an e-transfer of $15 to hksa@uoguelph.ca with your name. The first 20 participants will receive a protein shaker and all participants will be entered in a draw to win a door prize. 

Fall 2024, we are Exploring - Future-Proofing Your Career: The Strategic Advantage of Transferable Skills Throughout the conference, we'll explore the importance of transferable skills and delve into diverse topics, including: Hear about an inspiring career journey through four industries and how uncovering personal values and transferable skills can guide professional success Unlock your potential and discover how your character strengths can boost engagement, productivity, and well-being for a...

This event has been cancelled. Dan Kraus, Director of National Conservation, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, will speak on "Common ground conservation: Can One Health approaches reverse the loss of biodiversity?" as part of the One Health Institute's Seminar Series. Canada is one of 196 countries committed to reversing the loss of nature through the Global Biodiversity Framework. Implementing the framework to solve complex challenges will require innovative solutions, new approaches, and unexpected alliances. Dan will share insights into the current...

Dr. Christoph Benning, Professor and Director of MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab at Michigan State University, will present on Chloroplast Lipids as Stress Mitigators and Sensors. The event is free. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.  Whenever photosynthetic organisms are confronted with adverse conditions, the photosynthetic electron transport reactions can become imbalanced and consequently, toxic side products are formed mainly in the form of different reactive oxygen species (ROS). Aside from the proteins and pigments of the electron transport chain, the thylakoid...

COESP Bee is back! The CBS Office of Educational Scholarship and Practice Biology Education Exchange (BEE) is offering timely topics throughout Fall 2024. No registration required. 

Are you planning to apply to graduate or professional school programs? Do you need to write a personal statement or letter of intent? Attend this workshop to get tips on: understanding the purpose of your personal statement...

A University of Guelph project to reintroduce an endangered butterfly is the feature of a new documentary, Butterflies on the Brink: The Story of the Mottled Duskywing, which will have its first public premiere at the Princess Twin Cinemas in Waterloo in October.  The documentary follows the research and recovery team, led Dr. Ryan Norris from the Department of Integrative Biology and biologist Jessica Linton, with support from the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory team, as they work to reintroduce the mottled duskywing butterfly to Pinery Provincial Park. The project...

Are you curious about a careers that combine your interests in the sciences and communication and marketing? Join alumna, Julia Hatherall, who will talk about her education and career pathway. Julia's presentation will be followed by a question and answer period moderated by Julia Leary, Career Advisor. Julia Hatherall: BSc Biomedical Science (UoG), MSc Human Health and Nutritional Sciences (UoG), Manager, Healthcare Marketing and Learning Strategy, Metrix Students from all programs and years are invited to attend this session! A...

A University of Guelph project to reintroduce an endangered butterfly is the feature of a new documentary, Butterflies on the Brink: The Story of the Mottled Duskywing, which will have its first public premiere at the Princess Twin Cinemas in Waterloo in October.  The documentary follows the research and recovery team, led Dr. Ryan Norris from the Department of Integrative Biology and biologist Jessica Linton, with support from the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory team, as they work to reintroduce the mottled duskywing butterfly to Pinery Provincial Park. The project...

Are you planning to apply to graduate or professional school programs? Attend this workshop to get tips on: picking the right program for you ...