By Dr. Brendan Daisley, Banting Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology and Elizabeth Mallory, MSc student, Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Guelph. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Comms licence. Read the original article here. Every spring, Canadian beekeepers await the arrival of queen […]
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In a commentary for the Toronto Star, Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the proposed cap on ticket resales and if it will impact Ticketmaster. […]
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University of Guelph researchers have received more than $2,567,000 in grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The CIHR funds research with the greatest potential to improve our understanding of human health to advance the world’s knowledge of health care, systems, injuries, outcomes and more. From investigating workforce retention to understanding the diet’s […]
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Dr. Katie Lebel, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to BBC about the rising profitability of women’s hockey. […]
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Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, Arrell Chair in the Business of Food in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to CBC News about why crickets were a failed alternative protein source. […]
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Behavioural biologist Dr. Georgia Mason, of the Department of Integrative Biology in the College of Biological Science, speaks with Science about what she and her team discovered about lab monkeys while studying the behaviour of a common species known as rhesus macaques. […]
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Dr. Ryan Norris, ecologist in the College of Biological Science, spoke with CBC News about his recent study that found millions of birds are being killed each year by cats. […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of student Jacob Winterton who passed away on March 25, 2026. Jacob’s obituary is posted online, where people are invited to post photos and condolences to the tribute wall. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, March 27 in Jacob’s honour. Support services and […]
Northern Ontario faces a longstanding and worsening shortage of veterinary care, leaving many rural, remote and Indigenous communities with limited access to routine and emergency services. This gap affects animal welfare, community well-being and the veterinarians who must cover vast regions with little support. The Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP) – a groundbreaking partnership between the University of […]
The University of Guelph has appointed Dr. Byron Sheldrick as interim provost and vice-president (academic), effective March 30, 2026. This appointment will provide continuity in academic leadership during the transition in the provost portfolio, with Dr. Bill Rosehart serving in an advisory capacity to the president and interim provost for the remainder of his time […]
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A University of Guelph researcher has received government funding to help Canadian farmers grow wheat using fertilizer more efficiently while strengthening soil health and the wheat microbiome. Dr. Kari Dunfield, professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) has received $3,920,000 from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Alliance Advantage […]
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The John F. Wood Centre empowers students, recent grads with support, mentorship and real-world experience to launch new ventures Dr. Farzaneh Nasrollahzadeh always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. “All my family members have their own businesses, so I really wanted one too,” she says. Nasrollahzadeh, who graduated from the University of Guelph with her PhD in biophysics in 2023, found an opportunity to […]
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The University of Guelph has been named among the top institutions globally, ranking in a record 15 subjects in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Ranked number one in Canada, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) broke the top five in the global rankings, climbing to fourth from sixth last year, confirming its reputation as a […]
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To improve the process for transfer students, the University of Guelph will fully implement the Ontario Transfer Credit System (ONTCS), supported by funding from the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT). The project will create a centralized platform that will make the transfer process faster, clearer and more consistent, replacing disconnected tools with a […]
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Millions of Canadians are set to receive a new grocery rebate intended to offset rising food costs. A University of Guelph food business researcher says while the rebate is beneficial, it is a temporary solution and does not sufficiently address affordability challenges. “There is still the necessity for measures that would reduce or stabilize food prices,” says Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, professor at the School of Hospitality, Food and […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, food economist in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke with Global News about whether rebates would help consumers as the Iran war continues to drive the price of food and fuel higher. He also spoke with Yahoo! Finance about how higher fuel and fertilizer expenses are expected to […]
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By Dr. Evan Fraser, executive director of the Arrell Food Institute, University of Guelph; Lenore Newman, director of the Food and Agriculture Institute, University of Fraser Valley; and Alison Sunstrum, managing partner at the VC fund, NYA Ventures. This article is an expanded version of a commentary that first appeared in the Toronto Star. The original version […]
In a commentary for Canada’s National Observer, Dr. Jennifer Silver, professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed the critical role of media organizations during times of disaster and crisis. […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to Global News about how companies use algorithmic pricing to adjust costs for consumers. […]
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In a commentary for the Toronto Star, Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed Canada’s need to position itself as a valuable food partner to maintain food security. […]
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