Upcoming Events

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a university-wide competition for graduate students with an exciting challenge: to explain your thesis in a clear and engaging way, using only one slide, and in only three minutes! Both the winner and runner up of the CBS heat will receive prizes ($250 and $150 gift cards, respectively) and move on to the University of Guelph final on April 30, 2026. The winner of the university-wide competition will receive a $1,000 prize towards their tuition and will go on to the provincial final held May 6 . Check your eligibility:...

We hope you will join us on April 30 in Rozanski Hall for our 9th Annual COESP Day. COESP Day is our annual event that brings CBS instructors, staff, and students together to explore questions in teaching and learning. This year, we’re focusing on teaching and supporting students in a time of increased distraction and rapid technological advancement. Everyone is welcome, including faculty, graduate students, and staff from across the University of Guelph. A light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided. ...

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...