Past Events

Save the date!  The third annual Healthy Cities Conference will be held in tandem with the International Circular Economy Hotspot, which will be held June 24-27 on the U of G campus. 

The University of Guelph’s College of Biological Science will be hosting the Gairdner Microbiome Symposium on June 20, 2024, in partnership with the Gairdner Foundation. Registration is now open.  The Gairdner Microbiome Symposium will explore the role of the microbiome in medicine and nutrition, as well as the impacts of culture and industrialization on our gut microbiomes.   

Welcome to Artificial Intelligence Innovations in Future Farming and Food webinar series! Join us for an exciting online event where experts from the University of Guelph (Canada) and Wageningen University and Research (the Netherlands) explore the latest advancements in AI technology in the agriculture and food industry. Gain insights from experts on the challenges associated with AI technology development and adoption, as well as the necessity for new policies and strategies concerning data exchange and valuation.

Welcome to Artificial Intelligence Innovations in Future Farming and Food webinar series! Join us for an exciting online event where experts from the University of Guelph (Canada) and Wageningen University and Research (the Netherlands) explore the latest advancements in AI technology in the agriculture and food industry. Gain insights from experts on the challenges associated with AI technology development and adoption, as well as the necessity for new policies and strategies concerning data exchange and valuation.

Join us for the Annual CBS Summer BBQ on Monday, June 10! Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at our picnic-style gathering at the U of G Arboretum. The event starts at 1 p.m. with opening remarks by Dr. Maz Fallah, Dean of CBS, at 1:45 p.m. The CBS Teaching Awards will also be presented. Bring a blanket and grab a spot to enjoy some tasty food with your CBS community!

Welcome to Artificial Intelligence Innovations in Future Farming and Food webinar series! Join us for an exciting online event where experts from the University of Guelph (Canada) and Wageningen University and Research (the Netherlands) explore the latest advancements in AI technology in the agriculture and food industry. Gain insights from experts on the challenges associated with AI technology development and adoption, as well as the necessity for new policies and strategies concerning data exchange and valuation.

Join us on campus for Future Gryphon Days, running Tuesday, May 14 - Friday, May 17 with activities each day tailored towards specific degree programs. May 15 will focus on Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of One Health degree programs. This is an exclusive event hosted for applicants with an offer to the University of Guelph for fall 2024.

This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Jaideep Bains, director of the Krembil Research Institute, who will speak about "Synapses, Circuits and Stress." Bains' research focuses on how the brain responds to stress, focusing on using various approaches to look at how the molecular, hormonal and behavioural changes elicited by stress will effect how the brain will respond to future stressors.  We encourage one student from every lab to register for an oral presentation, and anyone else who wishes to present to register for a poster.

Hundreds of local high school students visit campus to compete in more than 20 science, technology, engineering and math activities. Visit the BattleSTEM website for more information. 

The 2024 Careers in Biology event will run May 9 in the Summerlee Science Complex at U of G. It will feature panels from recent hires in exciting fields in biology. Graduate students are invited to join us for practical workshops where they can develop  interview skills, take a new LinkedIn headshot, and learn about opportunities U of G has on campus.  Schedule: