Past Events

The One Health seminar series showcases the depth and breadth of One Health research at the University of Guelph, and beyond! These 50-minute talks feature a 30-minute presentation by a One Health practitioner, followed by an audience Q&A. Everyone is welcome, particularly graduate students and faculty.

Hear from Drs. Dan Gillis, Stacey Scott, Graham Taylor and Joanna McGrenere as they share their valuable expertise and perspectives about the impact of computer science and technology on academia, enhancing diversity, mentorship, human centered approaches and other engaging areas. Learn more and register for the Panel.

Hear from the renowned Dr. Joanna McGrenere, Professor and Co-Head of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, as she shares stories from her professional journey as a specialist in Human-Computer Interaction. Learn more and register for the Outreach Presentation.

Dive deep into the realm of Human-Computer Interaction with Dr. Joanna McGrenere as she shares her experiences and knowledge from her field of specialization. Open to School of Computer Science faculty and graduate students only. Learn more and register for the Research Seminar.

Join us for the 2024 Tremaine Visiting Speaker Series featuring Women in Science with our distinguished guest is Professor Joanna McGrenere, Co-head of Computer Science at UBC and HCI research specialist. Open to School of Computer Science, Tremaine family and invited guests only. Learn more and register for the Welcome Reception.

This event is open to researchers, practitioners, students, and anyone interested in how rural communities use smart technologies. It will explore the impact of new digital tools, connectivity, large language models (LLMs), and artificial intelligence, with a focus on the challenges faced by youth and marginalized groups. The discussion will cover both the benefits and risks, including social inequality, polarization, and misinformation. You will have the opportunity to:

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) and Computing & Communications Services (CCS) is running online activities all month long with so many chances to win! There are 90 U of G gift cards to be won through fun activities including an escape room, scavenger hunt, Kahoot trivia event, quizzes and more. So update your cyber savvy, have some fun…and win!

This summer and fall, Vector Institute is offering two programs for Black & Indigenous Students in AI. 1) Webinar: Navigating Careers in AI for Black & Indigenous Students, with Black & Indigenous Leaders Date: August 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET   2) Workshop: Excel to AI for Black & Indigenous Students Date: September 16, 18, 23, 25 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM  

Join fellow young engineering alumni and students for this professional development day. Hear and learn from women of influence and top leaders from the engineering industry.  Learn more and register for the Conference.

Join fellow computing students for O-Week! Meet and greet with fellow first years, professors, and experienced students Discover the diverse range of clubs and opportunities available in the computing community Enjoy Domino's pizza and refreshments Participate in an exciting paper tower building competition Learn more here.