University of Guelph researchers have access to key training courses that support safe, ethical, and inclusive research practices. Explore modules on biosafety, animal care, cannabis research, and integrating equity, diversity and inclusion into your work.
IEDI For Researchers
Build your capacity to integrate Indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion into your research with this self-paced online course from the Research Services Office. Open to all U of G students, staff, and faculty, the course includes practical tools, action planning resources, and a certificate of completion.
Access the course on CourseLink.
For more information or to provide feedback, contact Joanne Garcia-Moores at jmoores@uoguelph.ca.
Animal Care Services (ACS) User Training
The Animal User Training Program ensures that individuals involved in the care and use of animals for research or teaching at U of G are well trained in ethical practices, regulatory requirements, proper handling and practical skills necessary to competently perform animal-based tasks.
The courses offered in AUTP includes compulsory core modules, species-specific hands-on training with online didactic material and facility orientations. Any invasive procedures that are not covered in the workshop curriculum, are taught in Mentor-Facilitated Training (MFT). All offering details you can view on facility orientation workshop schedules.
Trainees are assigned sessions based on their Animal Utilization Protocol (AUP). Completion of the compulsory online Core Modules is required before beginning animal work.
Explore the Animal User Training Program to learn the steps of our training.
For all training-related inquiries, please contact the ACS training office at training@uoguelph.ca.
Biosafety and Cannabis Research Training
Research Risk: Health and Safety
This includes required training in biosafety, radiation safety, lab safety, and related topics.
View EHS course descriptions.
Research Risk: Cannabis Research
Specialized training modules are available for researchers working with cannabis. These are managed by the Office of Research.
Learn more about Cannabis Research Modules.