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Crimes Against Animals Rising, This Forensic Vet Seeks Justice  

A veterinarian wearing a white lab coat and glasses gently holds a fluffy brown tabby cat in an animal hospital. They are standing next to a metal cage with medical supplies visible above it.

One of only a few veterinarians in Canada trained in forensic veterinary science, Dr. Shane Bateman is bringing this emerging field to U of G. Dogs in cardiac arrest. Cats with collapsed lungs. The chaos of the emergency room shaped Dr. Shane Bateman’s early veterinary medicine career. Then, the University of Guelph professor realized that […]

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University Flags at Half-Mast to Honour Passing of Former Ontario Lieutenant-Governor Hilary Weston 

The flags in front of the University Centre are at half-mast.

Flags on the University of Guelph’s campuses are being flown at half-mast on Tuesday, Aug. 5, in honour of the late Honourable Hilary Weston, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who passed away on Aug. 2, 2025.  The flags will remain lowered until sunset on the day of the funeral or the memorial service (date to […]

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Upholding Justice, Equity and Dignity on Emancipation Day

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August 1 marks Emancipation Day in Canada – a solemn and powerful reminder of the historic day in 1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act laid the foundation for a pathway to freedom for enslaved people. On this day, we reflect on the enduring, painful legacy of slavery, colonialism, and anti-Black racism, and we honour the strength, […]

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What’s Open at U of G on the Civic Holiday 2025

An aerial view of the University of Guelph campus depicts multiple buildings among lush trees and Johnston Green.

The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, August 4 for the Civic Holiday. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, August 5.   What’s open Service areas open on Monday, August 4 include:  Athletics Centre  Reduced hours  University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio + Grad Lounge)  Main floor is open  […]

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More Honey Bees Dying, Even as Antibiotic Use Halves

Close-up of honeybees crawling over a vibrant yellow honeycomb, with some cells capped and others open, revealing the structured, hexagonal pattern of the hive.

Despite tighter restrictions on antibiotics used in Canadian beekeeping, honey bee death rates are still rising.  A new study led by University of Guelph researchers, published in Nature Sustainability, is the first large-scale project to assess antibiotic usage trends and their impact on honey bee health in Canada.  The withdrawal of antibiotics, following recent regulation changes, […]

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U of G Invites Community Input on New Garden Honouring Campus Conservatory  

Aerial shot of gardens on the U of G campus

In Spring 2026, the University of Guelph will begin construction of an on-campus garden that will celebrate the importance of the DM Rutherford Family Conservatory and honour its role in the University’s history. This project will be conceptually designed by landscape architecture students from the  School of Environmental Design and Rural Development.  Help shape the […]

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Saving Monarch Butterflies Requires Immediate Cooperation Between Canada, U.S. and Mexico

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Conservation efforts to protect the eastern North American monarch butterfly for future generations will require a coordinated effort between Canada, the United States and Mexico, according to new research published by Dr. Ryan Norris, ecologist in the Department of Integrative Biology and Dr. Tyler Flockhart, a population biologist and former PhD student at the University […]

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Campus Safety Update: High-Risk Offender

A field of green grass and trees on U of G campus; Johnston Green, a residential hall, can be seen in the background.

UPDATE: Following a police investigation, the individual was located and arrested by officers with the Guelph Police Service on July 25, 2025. The Guelph Police Service (GPS) has posted an update regarding a high-risk offender who was released from custody on July 24. To help ensure the safety of our campus community, the University of Guelph shared this update on social media, […]

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U of G First International Campus for Renowned U.S. Science Program 

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High school students across Canada and the United States are spending the summer at the University of Guelph, gaining hands-on science experience in state-of-the-art labs and facilities.  The students are part of SSP International’s (SSPI) Summer Science Program, a renowned STEM program that offers immersive experiences for Grade 11 students at campuses across the United […]

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Making Old Drugs New Again: U of G Researchers Identify New Target for Antifungal Resistance

Three people in white lab coats stand together facing the camera in a lab filled with brown and black cabinetry and desks filled with lab equipment.

Fungal infections, which are often deadly in people with weakened immune systems, have become increasingly difficult to treat. That is because the widespread use of antifungal drugs in medicine and agriculture is driving resistance to the limited arsenal of available medications. Rather than searching for new antifungals, researchers from the University of Guelph are pursuing […]

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