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U of G Textile Waste Researcher Named Trudeau Scholar

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Becky Swainson does not want you to feel bad about where you shop for clothes, or what you do with them once they’re no longer useful. The University of Guelph PhD researcher is studying textile waste in Canada, hoping people will begin to reshape their relationship with it. Textile waste is a growing problem propelled […]

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Dr. Graham Holloway Appointed Interim Dean, College of Biological Science

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Dr. Graham Holloway has been appointed as interim dean for the College of Biological Science (CBS) at the University of Guelph. He will be in the role effective May 25, 2026, to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Mazyar Fallah’s appointment as vice president (research and Innovation). Holloway has been a faculty member at U […]

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Celebrating our 2025-2026 Student Experience Winners

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The Student Experience Awards honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of campus leaders who have made a lasting difference in the lives of our students and the U of G community. Each year, students, staff, and faculty are invited to nominate individuals who exemplify leadership, commitment and dedication to the University and broader community. Visit […]

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What’s Open at U of G on Victoria Day Weekend

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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day Weekend. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, May 19.  What’s open Service areas open on Monday, May 18 include:  Athletics Centre  Reduced hours  University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio + Grad Lounge)  Main floor is open Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, including the Companion Animal and Large Animal Clinics […]

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Seven Faculty to Be Honoured for Excellence in Teaching, Research at Convocation

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Seven outstanding faculty members will be honoured for their excellence in teaching and scholarship at the University of Guelph’s 2026 Summer Convocation. “Two of our guiding areas of focus at the University of Guelph are creating an exceptional student experience and advancing knowledge that shapes society through research and innovation,” says Dr. Rene Van Acker, president and vice-chancellor. “These faculty members have shown exceptional skill and dedication in providing […]

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U of G Names Dr. Mazyar Fallah Vice-President (Research and Innovation)

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The University of Guelph has named Dr. Mazyar Fallah, vice-president (research and innovation). Most recently the dean of the College of Biological Science (CBS), Fallah will begin serving in the role May 25 for a five-year term. Since joining U of G in 2021, Fallah has led one of the University’s most research-intensive colleges, strengthening […]

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University of Guelph Receives Historic $ 51M Gift to Advance Business Education in Canada

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Landmark investment will strengthen the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at a moment that calls for a new kind of business leadership The largest gift ever made to a Canadian business school marks a transformative moment for business education in Canada. The $51-million investment in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business […]

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Dust Bowl Offers Lessons for Today’s Agri-Food Systems, Says Prof in New CBC Doc 

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A crisis nearly 100 years ago provides lessons for building a more resilient food system today, says a University of Guelph global food expert in a new radio documentary.  Dr. Evan Fraser, executive director of the Arrell Food Institute and professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed the parallels of the Dust Bowl era to today’s food system troubles in a documentary called Dust Bowl […]

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Experts Available: FIFA World Cup

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The FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, spanning cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.   University of Guelph experts are available to discuss topics related to the World Cup, including the history of football, ticket costs, politics and even how to maintain the field.  Dr. Alan McDougall – History, ticketing, politics  amcdouga@uoguelph.ca  Dr. Alan McDougall, professor in the Department of History, researches the history of sport and has […]

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Slanguage: Why AI’s Stylistic Negation Is Annoying and Doesn’t Work | OPINION

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Joshua Gonzales, PhD candidate, Department of Management, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Comms licence. Read the original article here. If you spend any amount of time on LinkedIn, you’ll have certainly come across this type of phrasing: “This isn’t a job, […]

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