Past Events

On September 11th, HHS will be hosting a seminar by Dr. Martino Franchi from the University of Padova and all are welcome to join. Dr. Franchi will present "Muscle plasticity in use and disuse across ages."

Join us on Sunday, August 23rd from 10-4 at the University Centre for Guelph Bug Day! This yearly event brings the general public closer to the most diverse group of animals on Earth, insects! This completely FREE event will have something for everyone: vendors, exhibitors, free goodies, guided hikes, Honey Bee Research Centre tours, insect pinning workshops, drag shows, art displays and of course ... live bugs! Invite your friends and get ready to learn all about the miniature world of insects!

The CBS Undergraduate Student Poster Day is a great opportunity for any and all undergraduate students participating in research projects in MCB, IB or HHS to showcase their research to peers, grad students, staff and faculty. If you are interested in participating, you can register using this link. This event is free of charge and lunch will be provided for all attendees. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the organizing committee at ugposterday@gmail.com.

Registration is now open for the BIO² Symposium, taking place on Thursday, August 6th at the University of Guelph.  This exciting event offers a valuable opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and representatives from partner organizations to connect and engage in a full day of presentations, poster sessions, and conversation focused on bioinformatics and biotechnology.

Join us for the annual CBS Summer BBQ on Thursday, June 18! The event has been moved into the Waasamowin atrium due to the weather.  The event starts at 12:00pm with opening remarks by the Interim Dean of CBS, at 12:45pm. The CBS Teaching Awards and Best Paper winners will also be presented. Please register by Wednesday, June 10.

The international conference Pathway to Increase Standards and Competency of eDNA Surveys (PISCeS) is being held once again at the University of Guelph between June 15 and 17, 2026, with a reception on the evening of June 14th. Academia, regulators, industry, NGO’s, and Indigenous partners are invited to join in a discussion on public policy, industry strategies and future research on eDNA.

We all deal with rejection in our lives. Maybe you didn't get into the grad school program of your choice, get that job you really wanted, or weren't able to secure that research opportunity you were hoping for. This workshop will help you to: understand common reactions to rejection learn practical, constructive ways to cope with rejection explore self-care strategies know when and where to seek support increase your self-awareness and understanding of your experience

About geXc The Genomic Exchange Community geXc is a grassroots initiative with an intent to improve Genomics through collaboration and innovation, providing a forum for sharing, learning, and networking. Since 2011, GeXc events hosted at leading Canadian institutions have convened nearly 5,000 scientists around a shared belief: that open exchange between academia and industry accelerates discovery.

On June 2, the Microbiome Preservation and Analysis Research Centre (MiPARC) will be holding a free half-day symposium at the Arboretum. All faculty, staff and graduate students with an interest in microbiome research are welcome to attend.  The event will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Jonathan Gewirtzman from Stanford University, updates about the MiPARC facility and services being offered, as well as a poster competition (with prizes) for graduate students.

The College of Biological Science Graduate Student Symposium (CBS GSS) is a college level student-run conference which provides a platform for graduate students to present their research through posters and presentations. This event also provides an opportunity for graduate students to familiarize themselves with the studies of their fellow researchers within the college and to forge meaningful connections to build their networks. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, May 5th! This is our 21st GSS, so please join us to celebrate such an occasion!