Past Events

Congratulations on your offer of admission, Future Gryphon! Register now for the Virtual Spring Academic Open House to learn about what U of G can offer you during your degree. Going to university isn't just about getting a degree or a job. (Although yes, our students do). It's also about coming into your own as a person. That's what it means to join us as a Gryphon. Everything we do here helps make your journey noble, fulfilling and utterly unforgettable.

Industry Partnerships Week is a series of virtual sessions focused on industry-partnered research. Designed for University of Guelph researchers, this series aims to demystify the process of conducting research with an industry partner. Sessions cover topics ranging from identifying potential partners to negotiating contracts and engaging in post-award activities. 

Take a break from your study notes on Tuesday, April 13. Orbax and Pepper do Science are joining forces with Guinness World Records for the final Guelph Physics live stream of the semester! Join us Tuesday April 13th at 7:00 pm EST for our exam stress break spectacular!

2021 Guelph Engineering Alumni: Battling the Global Pandemic Join us for a virtual conversation on COVID-19 and how Guelph Engineering Alumni are Battling the Global Pandemic!  This year, the School of Engineering has honoured engineering alumni who acted quickly and demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout this global pandemic. Join us for a unique conversation with our award winners to discuss the impact that these engineers are having on the solutions and response in the fight against COVID-19. Registration information below:

Are you a Toxicology student and wondering what you can do with your degree? There are many careers that toxicology can lead to! Join us at the Experiential Learning Hub's Careers in Toxicology panel to hear from 5 seasoned industry professionals who have used their toxicology degree in interesting ways. Topics include:

“I believe the scientific farmer is going to be the farmer of the future. […] If farming is to be made a success in this country, it has to be done on a scientific basis.” — J.B. Reynolds (1867-1948)

College Royal has decided to go virtual this year! We will be hosting a virtual event where the public is able to flip through our interactive College Royal Booklet, click on each events to watch live demonstrations, participate in activities for all ages, and watch pre-recorded videos. The clubs on campus have also put together activities and virtual displays for all to enjoy. A live chat will be open from 9-5 both Saturday and Sunday for the public to ask questions and talk with the College Royal Members.

Join the Vector Institute on March 15 for an exclusive opportunity to hear author and New York Times technology correspondent Cade Metz in conversation with U of G Prof., CARE-AI academic co-director, CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar and Vector Institute faculty member Graham Taylor. 

Pets: Help us explain Pi! CEPS, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and Creative Encounters have teamed up to celebrate Pi Day on March 14th with our pets – and you can join the fun! There are two ways to participate: On social media, post a picture of your pet alongside one digit from π with the hashtag #PetsExplainPi. Visit the Creative Encounters website (below) to upload your photo.  

2021 One Health Institute winter seminar series: One Year, One Health Over the last year, COVID-19 has dominated almost every aspect of our lives. In this talk Dr. Daniel Gillis will present several ongoing COVID-19 research projects spanning the domains of computer science, mathematics and public health. While the talk will focus on the use of scenario analysis and agent based models, data issues, science communication, and collaboration also will be discussed.