Past Events

Butterflies on the Brink: The Story of the Mottled Duskywing tells the story of a University of Guelph project to reintroduce an endangered butterfly. The documentary follows the research and recovery team, led Dr. Ryan Norris from the Department of Integrative Biology and biologist Jessica Linton, with support from the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory team, as they work to reintroduce the mottled duskywing butterfly to Pinery Provincial Park.

Join the CBS Office of Educational Scholarship and Practice for the next Biology Education Exchange (COESP BEE) event focused on course adaptations in first- and second-year courses and assessments in third- and fourth-year courses.

The seminar will feature Ricardo Ramirez, Adjunct Professor and independent researcher & consultant, who will speak on “How can evaluation contribute to One Health?”

Dr. Jeremy Walsh is an assistant professor of kinesiology in the Faculty of Science at McMaster University. His research focuses on characterizing the physiological mechanisms underlying the cognitive enhancing effects of exercise and exogenous ketone supplementation in humans. His work explores the effects of these interventions on cerebral blood flow, BDNF, and cognition in cognitively normal adults and adults with elevated dementia risk.

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a university-wide competition for graduate students with an exciting challenge: to explain your thesis in a clear and engaging way, using only one slide, and in only three minutes! Both the winner and runner up of the CBS heat will receive prizes ($250 and $150 gift cards, respectively) and move on to the University of Guelph final on April 24, 2025. The winner of the university-wide competition will receive a $1,000 prize towards their tuition and will go on to the provincial final held May 15 at the University of Toronto.

Featuring Dr. Laura Hug, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Environmental Microbiology, Department of Biology, University of Waterloo. 

Graduate students, join us to learn some strategies to increase your career mobility — your ability to move between different roles, positions, or career paths within or across organizations. Career mobility is critical for graduate students because it will give you flexibility to move vertically or laterally in the job place, adapt to changing job markets, develop a diverse skill-set, and pursue opportunities that align with your evolving interests and goals. Career mobility can lead to greater job satisfaction, professional growth, and resilience in the face of economic changes!

Canada is one of 196 countries committed to reversing the loss of nature through the Global Biodiversity Framework. Implementing the framework to solve complex challenges will require innovative solutions, new approaches, and unexpected alliances. Conservation scientist Dan Kraus will share insights into the current state of nature conservation in Canada, including the country’s new 2030 Nature Strategy.

The Biology Education Exchange (BEE) offers a space for timely conversations and casual exchange of ideas amongst the CBS teaching community. BEE is organized and facilitated by CBS instructors for others in CBS who are involved in teaching. This semester, BEE is offering several opportunities to engage with fellow instructors about the ongoing challenges associated with increasing enrolment and reduced resources. Come to listen, learn, and share.

Meet and network with biological science alumni working in a wide range of careers that have an impact on the environment, animals, human health and more! Learn about opportunities in different industries, and talk to people who work for private companies, various levels of government, non-for-profits, and NGOs. This is a great opportunity to explore potential career pathways, practice networking in a supportive environment, and build your professional network! Students of all years and majors are encouraged to attend!