Events
Upcoming Events
Covidence Data Extraction 2 Training
Hosted by Ebling Library, taught by Covidence staff
January 28th, 12:00pm–1:00pm
The Data Extraction 2 training will cover: Creating, modifying, and publishing data extraction and/or quality assessment templates Managing reviewers Extracting data from studies Producing consensus data so that the final data are ready for export Export options Tips and tricks to jumpstart participants' progress, as well as the opportunity to get specific questions answered Registration is required. The session will be recorded and available to registrants for 24 hours after.
State Natural Areas at 75 Years: Charting a Meaningful Future in Challenging Times
Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture
January 29th, 10:00am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Matt Zine, Conservation Biologist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The Wisconsin State Natural Areas program is the oldest and largest such program in the nation. Zine will speak about how this successful program aims to work through unprecedented challenges in pragmatic ways and still meet goals to support natural areas for education, research, and protecting biological diversity. Fee: $10. Register by January 25.
Water and Winter Salt Workshop
Arboretum
January 30th, 1:30pm–3:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Learn about the importance of freshwater ecosystems, tips for using winter salt wisely, and opportunities to join citizen science projects. Indoor presentation followed by an option for an outdoor walk or indoor activities. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center. Presented in partnership with Friends of Lake Wingra as part of Winter Salt Week.
Generative AI throughout the Research Cycle: Ethical Considerations
A panel for the 2025-26 series on AI and Research in Language Studies
January 30th, 3:00pm
This panel provides a space for exploration and shared learning among researchers in language-based fields to discuss ethical concerns, evolving scholarly norms, and practical applications of generative AI at all stages of the research cycle, from identifying a topic and formulating research questions, to developing research instruments and protocols, collecting and analyzing data, and writing up findings.
Family Nature Walk
Arboretum
February 1st, 1:30pm–2:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
This walk is a fun, fascinating way for families with children elementary age and younger to explore the natural world. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Arboretum Research Symposium
February 5th, 10:00am–12:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Student, faculty, and other researchers will present findings from projects on Arboretum lands and in the Lake Wingra watershed. The research symposium is a free event, no registration required.
Genomics Seminar Series: Will Barley, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
TBD
February 5th, 1:30pm–2:30pm
UW Biotechnology Center Auditorium, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
SMPH Collaborate
February 6th, 3:00pm–5:00pm
1345 Health Sciences Learning Center
All individuals from across campus involved in research — including undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, research staff, and faculty — are welcome at SMPH Collaborate, an event series from the SMPH Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies. The Feb. 2026 edition of SMPH Collaborate is focused on postdoc research. The event features researchers presenting novel research and innovative technologies, followed by a social hour that offers time for collaborative discussion.
Nature Hike
Arboretum
February 8th, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, this walk may cover sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather. Walks canceled for unsafe conditions. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.
FULL - Class: Winter Woody Tree Identification
Arboretum
February 11th, 9:30am–11:30am
Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
With the vibrancy of leafy growth gone, the winter quiet invites closer inspection of Wisconsin native trees. Learn how the curious clues found in tree buds, bark, and branches can assist with tree identification. Indoor and outdoor class. Instructor: Micah Kloppenburg, Arboretum ecological restoration outreach coordinator. Fee: $20. Register by February 8. Meet at the Visitor Center. CLASS IS FULL.