Events

Winter 2026 ED‑Venture Day Workshops
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  • When:
    January 8, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • When:
    January 9, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where:
Online

Starting to think about the winter semester? Instructors can get ready with support from the team at Innovative Learning! We are hosting a virtual teaching and learning workshop series from January 8 to 9, 2026.

Register to attend ONE, TWO, THREE, or MORE workshops based on your needs and interests.

The Winter ED‑Venture Day Workshops are designed to inspire and equip educators with fresh ideas, practical tools, and innovative strategies for teaching and learning that you will be able to put into practice right away as you head into the winter semester.

The workshops cover a wide range of topics from Blackboard refreshers to tips on flexible course design, integrating AI tools, reflecting on assessments, and engaging in classroom-based research. No matter which workshops you choose, you will have the opportunity to participate in engaging discussions with faculty peers, reflect on your teaching plans, and take away actionable insights to help you start off the semester with clarity and confidence.

For a complete list of session descriptions, details and link to register, visit the IL Programs & Events web page.

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Location: Virtual, MS Teams

Time Session
9 – 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Blackboard Ultra
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Assessment Redesign in the Age of GenAI
12:45 – 2:15 p.m. Navigating and Utilizing the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook

Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Location: Virtual, MS Teams

Time Session
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Designing for All: Backwards Course Design with UDL
12:45 – 2:15 p.m. Empowering Educators with AI Tools in Blackboard
2:30 – 4 p.m. Designing Reliable Rubrics

Questions? Contact us at innovativelearning@humber.ca.

Discover the Power of a Polytechnic Degree - Degree Info Sessions
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  • When:
    January 14, 2026 12:00pm
  • When:
    January 14, 2026 1:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Katie Liddell
Email:
katie.liddell@humber.ca

Virtual Info Session - Discovering Humber Degrees

Whether you're in high school or finishing up your diploma and interested in a pathway to a degree, join our upcoming virtual info session to explore how Humber’s hands-on, career-focused degree programs will get you career ready. Learn how our small classes, expert faculty, and our guaranteed work-integrated learning opportunities give you the competitive edge employers want.

The session covers: 

  • Humber’s 30+ Degree programs
  • 12 employability skills unique to Humber grads
  • 14 weeks of work placement in each degree
  • How to apply to Humber
  • How to access financial aid & scholarships – up to $16,000
  • Win $5,000 toward your tuition contest!
  • Transfer credits, PLAR and 120+ pathways

Students need to register in advance.

Discover the Power of a Polytechnic Degree - Degree Info Sessions
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  • When:
    January 14, 2026 12:00pm
  • When:
    January 14, 2026 1:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Katie Liddell
Email:
katie.liddell@humber.ca

Virtual Info Session - Discovering Humber Degrees

Whether you're in high school or finishing up your diploma and interested in a pathway to a degree, join our upcoming virtual info session to explore how Humber’s hands-on, career-focused degree programs will get you career ready. Learn how our small classes, expert faculty, and our guaranteed work-integrated learning opportunities give you the competitive edge employers want.

The session covers: 

  • Humber’s 30+ Degree programs
  • 12 employability skills unique to Humber grads
  • 14 weeks of work placement in each degree
  • How to apply to Humber
  • How to access financial aid & scholarships – up to $16,000
  • Win $5,000 toward your tuition contest!
  • Transfer credits, PLAR and 120+ pathways

Students need to register in advance.

Culture Remix: Turning Team Differences into Strengths
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  • When:
    January 15, 2026 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Where:
North Campus, NX 111
Poster for Culture Remix event.

In this 90-minute session, we will examine how equity, inclusion, and belonging are key drivers of effective team dynamics and long-term success.

Through interactive discussions, case examples, and reflective exercises, participants will: 

  • Explore the foundations of team cohesion and what differentiates high-functioning teams from groups that simply “work together.” 
  • Identify common barriers to collaboration, including communication gaps, inequitable dynamics, and role confusion. 
  • Practice strategies for leading with emotional intelligence, fostering psychological safety, and addressing conflict constructively. 
  • Learn practical tools for setting shared goals, leveraging diverse strengths, and cultivating accountability. 
Exercise & Lifestyle Training Sessions Available for Winter 2026
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  • When:
    January 15, 2026 2:15pm
Poster for Exercise & Lifestyle Training Sessions with graphics of gym equipment.

The University of Guelph-Humber's Kinesiology Students will be hosting Exercise and Lifestyle Training Sessions during the winter semester. Our kinesiology trainers are ready to help you kickstart your 2026 health and fitness goals by offering free exercise programming, in-person personal training at the North Campus, health and wellness counselling, and more!

These free training sessions are open to all staff and students at The University of Guelph-Humber and Humber Polytechnic. Trainers will be assigned during the second week of the semester, and sessions will take place over 10 weeks between January and March. All fitness levels welcome!

Register to be a training client

Empower Creativity - Share the Made Here, Made Smarter Hackathon with Students
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  • When:
    January 17, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • When:
    January 18, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where:
Myant HQ, 2660 Speakman Dr, Mississauga
Poster for Made Here, Made Smarter Hackathon featuring metallic human figure

Encourage your students to take part in the Made Here, Made Smarter Hackathon, where they can team up, innovate, and help shape the future of Canadian textile and fashion technology.

With cash prizes, industry exposure, and hands-on experience, this is a can’t-miss opportunity for any student eager to build skills and make an impact.

Dates: January 17 to 18, 2026
Location: Myant HQ, 2660 Speakman Dr, Mississauga
Deadline: Apply by January 9 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply now

 

Made Here, Made Smarter Hackathon
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  • When:
    January 17, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • When:
    January 18, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where:
Myant Headquarters, 2660 Speakman Dr Mississauga ON L5K 2L1
Poster for Made Here, Made Smart Hackathon on January 17 and 18.

Encourage students to sign up for this hackathon and join us in revolutionizing advanced manufacturing and fashion tech! 

This hackathon sits at the intersection of fashion and tech. Students will work in teams to explore how AI and emerging technologies can be used to optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes in the fashion tech and textiles sector. Students will network with industry professionals and develop their entrepreneurial thinking skills. This weekend event will take place January 17 to 18, 2026 at Myant Headquarters in Mississauga.

Students of all faculties are welcome.

Top cash prizes:

  • Grand prize - $1,100 per student 
  • 2nd place - $425 per student plus gift cards
  • 3rd place - $425 per student

Register now

Made Here, Made Smarter Hackathon
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  • When:
    January 17, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • When:
    January 18, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where:
Myant Headquarters, 2660 Speakman Dr Mississauga ON L5K 2L1
Poster for Made Here, Made Smart Hackathon on January 17 and 18.

Encourage students to sign up for this hackathon and join us in revolutionizing advanced manufacturing and fashion tech! 

This hackathon sits at the intersection of fashion and tech. Students will work in teams to explore how AI and emerging technologies can be used to optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes in the fashion tech and textiles sector. Students will network with industry professionals and develop their entrepreneurial thinking skills. This weekend event will take place January 17 to 18, 2026 at Myant Headquarters in Mississauga.

Students of all faculties are welcome.

Top cash prizes:

  • Grand prize - $1,100 per student 
  • 2nd place - $425 per student plus gift cards
  • 3rd place - $425 per student

Register now

Empower Creativity - Share the Made Here, Made Smarter Hackathon with Students
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  • When:
    January 17, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • When:
    January 18, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where:
Myant HQ, 2660 Speakman Dr, Mississauga
Poster for Made Here, Made Smarter Hackathon featuring metallic human figure

Encourage your students to take part in the Made Here, Made Smarter Hackathon, where they can team up, innovate, and help shape the future of Canadian textile and fashion technology.

With cash prizes, industry exposure, and hands-on experience, this is a can’t-miss opportunity for any student eager to build skills and make an impact.

Dates: January 17 to 18, 2026
Location: Myant HQ, 2660 Speakman Dr, Mississauga
Deadline: Apply by January 9 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply now

 

Hip-Hop & Identity: A Personal Journey Into Voice, Authenticity & Power
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  • When:
    January 20, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where:
North Campus, E140A
Poster for Hip-Hop & Identity: A Personal Journey Into Voice, Authenticity & Power

Prince Amoako, spoken word artist and Black Student Support & Engagement Facilitator, explores the powerful connection between hip-hop, art, and identity within Black communities. Through personal storytelling, Prince will highlight how creative expression serves as a vehicle for voice, resistance, and healing, while inviting dialogue on belonging, cultural expression, and the importance of honouring identity in institutional spaces. 

Whether you're a longtime fan of the genre or new to the conversation, you're welcome to join, reflect, and contribute to imagining what’s possible when we lead with creativity, care, and community.

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