Past Events

This symposium is being organized to launch the new Centre for Ecosystem Management (CEM) at the University of Guelph. The goals of the symposium are to: 1) Introduce the CEM to the broader community of researchers, managers, stakeholder groups, and the broader public within and outside of the Great Lakes basin 2) Begin building partnerships and collaborations with this broader community For questions regarding the conference programming, contact rlmclaug@uoguelph.ca. More information will be provided soon. 

The University of Guelph is pleased to host a second Pathway to Increase Standards and Competency of eDNA Surveys (PISCeS) International Conference on June 18-20, 2023. Academia, regulators, industry, NGO’s, and Indigenous partners are invited to join in a discussion on Pathways to Increase Standards and competency of Environmental DNA Surveys. The intent of the conference is to explore and inform public policy, industry strategies and future research on eDNA.

Join us for the launch of the Wild Ontario x Royal City Brewing Community Collab Beer! Wild Ontario, based in the College of Biological Science’s Department of Integrative Biology, is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Guelph’s Royal City Brewing Co. 50 cents from every can purchased of the Community Collab beer supports Wild Ontario, which works with live raptors and student volunteers to teach about nature and conservation, both on-campus and in the community.

College of Biological Science students will graduate: Wednesday, June 14 at 1 p.m.  Bachelor of Science, Honours Thursday, June 15 at 1 p.m. Doctoral Master’s Bachelor of Science, Honours Bachelor of Science, General Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences Visit the Convocation website for more information. 

Received an offer of admission from the U of G? Join us for your program’s Spring Academic Open House. Don’t miss your chance to tour residence, our athletic centre, and study spaces and attend information sessions and sample lectures. These open houses are tailored to your program of choice and designed to help you decide if U of G is the right fit for you! Register to attend your Spring Academic Open House today (list below).

Microbiomes at Guelph (MAG) is a new working group that brings together approximately 45 faculty members from different disciplines and departments at the University of Guelph who share the goal of advancing knowledge and innovation in the field of microbiome science. MAG provides a platform for sharing information and resources, facilitating new collaborations, and enhanced opportunities for HQP training and networking.  MAG's first annual research day will be held Friday May 12. Registration is closed. 

Join us for COESP Day 2023, as we discuss mental wellness, transferable skills and ChatGPT! Keynote speaker Dr. Katelyn Cooper from Arizona State University will present “Small changes, meaningful outcomes: Improving mental health among undergraduate and graduate students in the sciences.”

College of Biological Science Graduate Student Symposium is a college level student-run conference, which provides a platform for graduate students to present their research through posters and presentations. This event 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.

Careers in Biology is a great opportunity for graduate students to learn about career opportunities. This year, there will be workshops and career panel discussions with speakers working in different sectors in various stages of their careers, including some of our own alumni! Career panels we are offering this year include the following (zoom online meetings):

Cheer on the College of Biological Science's master’s and PhD students at the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) CBS Heat.