Research Connections
February 6, 2025
Are you interested in learning about research opportunities available on campus? Want to learn more about the resources that can help you in your research journey and life after graduation? Join us for the Student Research Network's (SRN) biggest event yet: Research Connections!
With the aim to make research at U of G more accessible to students and expand students' knowledge of the available resources and opportunities related to research on campus, Research Connections is an interdisciplinary social and professional networking event that brings together undergraduate students, graduate students, student representatives, faculty, and staff from across campus to learn more about paid and volunteer research opportunities.
What to expect:
- Talk to faculty, including undergraduate research assistant (URA, ISURA, and/or USRA) supervisors who have previously supervised students or have upcoming research opportunities available.
- Learn more about research opportunities available on campus and any current openings, e.g., lab openings, paid or volunteer research opportunities, and research assistant positions supervised by faculty or staff.
- Learn about services on campus that can give you a competitive advantage in your next application, e.g., resume/cover letter writing, interview skills, peer helper and career advisor services.
- Explore information booths from key departments on campus that can help you along your undergraduate research journey and help prepare you for life after graduation.
- Socializing and networking in a fun, casual, and accessible setting.
- Free food!
Experience Guelph registration is required.
Schedule for February 6, 2025
Student registration and entry into Research Connections: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Presentations, information booths, and networking: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Event Details
- Date
- Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Location
- Peter Clark Hall, University Centre, Level 0
- Who Can Attend?
- Research Connections is aimed at undergraduate students but open to any U of G student.
Staff, Faculty, and Graduate Students are Also Welcome!
If you’d like to attend to network or staff an informational table at Research Connections, please complete the Research Connections sign-up form by January 24, 2025.
“[What I enjoyed most about the event was] the opportunity to explore the options available in research. I learned what professors are looking for in terms of qualities and qualifications for candidates they wished to hire, and tips for contacting professors.” - Past Research Connections attendee
Questions about Research Connections?
Contact: experience@uoguelph.ca
About Us
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