Past Events

Received an offer of admission from the U of G? Join us for your program’s Spring Academic Open House. Don’t miss your chance to tour residence, our athletic centre, and study spaces and attend information sessions and sample lectures. These open houses are tailored to your program of choice and designed to help you decide if U of G is the right fit for you! Register to attend your Spring Academic Open House today (list below).

Microbiomes at Guelph (MAG) is a new working group that brings together approximately 45 faculty members from different disciplines and departments at the University of Guelph who share the goal of advancing knowledge and innovation in the field of microbiome science. MAG provides a platform for sharing information and resources, facilitating new collaborations, and enhanced opportunities for HQP training and networking.  MAG's first annual research day will be held Friday May 12. Registration is closed. 

Join us for COESP Day 2023, as we discuss mental wellness, transferable skills and ChatGPT! Keynote speaker Dr. Katelyn Cooper from Arizona State University will present “Small changes, meaningful outcomes: Improving mental health among undergraduate and graduate students in the sciences.”

College of Biological Science Graduate Student Symposium is a college level student-run conference, which provides a platform for graduate students to present their research through posters and presentations. This event provides an opportunity for graduate students to familiarize themselves with the studies of their fellow researchers within the college and to forge meaningful connections to build their networks.

Careers in Biology is a great opportunity for graduate students to learn about career opportunities. This year, there will be workshops and career panel discussions with speakers working in different sectors in various stages of their careers, including some of our own alumni! Career panels we are offering this year include the following (zoom online meetings):

Cheer on the College of Biological Science's master’s and PhD students at the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) CBS Heat.

The CBS Careers in Biology event is an excellent opportunity for graduate students in CBS to learn about career options and opportunities in the life sciences sector.  Zoom links for all sessions are in the event program. Join us today! No registration required. Sessions: 10:30- 12:00pm: Professional Development Workshop The best way to predict your future is to create it! Learn what it will take to be your own boss in the field of biology!

Come join us to share your research and see what is going on in the neuroscience world across campus! Lunch, snacks and of course coffee will be provided throughout the day. If interested in giving a talk or presenting a poster, please email Jenna Penney. Please provide a title, abstract and an author list for your talk/poster with the presenters name in bold by April 25th 2022. Register for the conference here (event now closed). More details are available here. (event closed)

The CBS Careers in Biology event is an excellent opportunity for graduate students in CBS to learn about career options and opportunities in the life sciences sector.  Zoom links for all sessions are in the event program. Join us today! No registration required. Sessions: 10:30- 12:00pm Professional Development Workshop How to Not Hate Networking: Leveraging Social Media to Build Contacts 1:00pm-2:00pm Speaker Session: Business and Management

The human heart is a magnificent pump, working non-stop every day of our life, even as we sleep. While heart disease has reached the level of a global pandemic, physicians still struggle to effectively manage this disease. Dr. Simpson from the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences joins us to talk about how they are working towards understanding heart failure and uncovering new ways to treat and manage this disease. SPEAKER: Dr. Jeremy Simpson, Associate Professor, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences