Past Events

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!

Join Alumna, Kirpa Dhillon, to learn about careers related to toxicology and environmental risk management. Alumna, Kirpa Dhillon (BSc, Biomedical Toxicology, UofG, 2022), will talk about her education and career pathway. Kirpa's presentation will be followed by a question and answer period moderated by Julia Leary, Career Advisor (jleary@uoguelph.ca).

Passionate about animals?  There are many careers that impact animals!  Join us at the Experiential Learning Hub's Virtual Career Panel: Exploring Careers Impacting Animals to hear from professionals who impact animals in interesting ways.

CBS Dean Mazyar Fallah will be hosting a CBS Town Hall on Feb. 26 at 12 p.m. to share updates on budget, revenue and programming within the college. The presentation will be held in late February because we will have more information about the budget and the parameters we must operate under by then. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask any questions you might have. The event will be held both in-person and online via Teams and we will share the link and location closer to the date. 

Dr. Michael E. Cinelli, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Wilfrid Laurier University, will present "An ecological approach to understanding factors affecting individual’s collision avoidance behaviours with other pedestrians within different environments" as part of the Human Health and Nutritional Sciences' Departmental Seminar Series. 

Are you curious about a career in naturopathic medicine? Want to learn more about holistic approaches to health and wellness? Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion with U of G grad and experienced naturopathic doctors. Highlights:

Dr. Michael Downey, Associate Professor of Cellular & Molecular Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa is the next speaker in the Molecular and Cellular Biology Seminar Speaker Series. 

Are you preparing for an upcoming MMI (multiple mini-interview)? Are you planning on applying to a grad school program in the future that uses MMIs as part of their selection process? Come attend this virtual workshop offered by Career Advisors in the Experiential Learning Hub!