Past Events

The digital age has transformed the way we consume information: we want it on a 24/7 outlet. This shift has manifested itself in the want for information to be at our fingertips – immediate and easily consumable. But, it’s not just immediacy that our audiences are looking for – it’s engagement. Benefit is gained from considering technology as a platform for engagement. Engagement increases the process of interaction, participation and thereby an opportunity to move research knowledge into action. To create engagement, research communications should tell a story.

How can women's emotional labour be translated into executive leadership practice? Join Dr. M. Gloria González-Morales and Dr. Grace Ewles from the University of Guelph to develop strategies to meet this goal. This 90-minute interactive session is designed to explore women’s experiences managing social relationships in the workplace in their work roles, and the implications of these relational practices for health and well-being. The first part of the session will explore links between gender, emotional labour, imposter syndrome, stress, and burnout.

Hone your clear communications skills! Get tips on how to structure and write clear language summaries of your research for dissemination to lay audiences. This workshop wil be presented by Kim Garwood, Writing Services, McLaughlin Library and Caroline Duvieusart-Déry, Community Engaged Scholarship Institute.

Join us as we mark the 10th anniversary of the Community Engaged Scholarship Institute’s Research Shop by reflecting on our work and enhancing our knowledge of community-university research practice and impact!

Are you interested in learning more about collaborative research done with and for the community? Are you currently engaged in community-university research or community engagement? Would you like to explore the field more fully?

Presented by David Phipps, York University. Knowing how to engage your stakeholders effectively is key to achieving research impact. This second workshop of the ‘Skills for Research Impact’ series will take a deeper look at the benefits of engaging your audiences throughout your research process, and look at best practices for reaching out to stakeholders from various sectors. In this session, you will:

Data can empower your organization to create stronger proposals, develop evidence-informed programs, and demonstrate impact, but knowing where to find it and what to do with it can be a challenge. This three-hour workshop will provide an introduction to where you can find data and how you can use it in your own projects. You will learn about:

Initially designed to bring together computer scientists and software engineers to develop code-based solutions to industry challenges, hackathons have expanded to include expertise from disciplines such as health and wellness, medicine, environmental sciences, and more. 

Would you like to learn about the local data available in Guelph and how to apply it to your work?  If so, join the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Coalition for Report Cards on the Well-Being of Children for "Driven by Data - How to Find and use Local Data in your Community." This event will showcase the variety of local data available in Guelph, including data portals, reports, maps and infographics. It aims to inspire awareness of local data resources and help individuals learn how to access and use local data and evidence.

Have you ever wanted to work with the University of Guelph, or have a new idea that you would love support with in advancing community goals? The UofG Engaged Learning Collective is hosting their second general meet-and-greet at 10C where community groups, social innovators, small businesses, arts organizations, advocacy groups, social purpose initiatives, and those in science and technology are invited to meet university staff and faculty from across campus who help to facilitate community-university partnerships.