A strong local food supply that protects farmers, the supply chain and the environment: that’s the goal of $5.4 million in provincial funding for 28 University of Guelph research projects. The investment comes from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration among the University of Guelph, the […]
In a commentary for The Globe and Mail, Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, argued Canada must protect the dairy industry’s supply management system as it comes under threat from the U.S. trade war. […]
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Dr. Fatemeh Fazel left her home in Iran to research avian flu at U of G. Now she’s working on what could be a game-changer for vaccines. This is part three in a series of feature articles highlighting how University of Guelph researchers are working to combat HPAI avian flu. In Mashhad, Iran, Dr. Fatemeh Fazel was […]
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The colourful plush Labubu dolls taking over the internet are leading to unsustainable consumption, according to a marketing researcher at the University of Guelph. Dr. Jing Wan, a professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Economics who studies emotional, ethical and sustainable consumption, says the collectable toys have been rising in popularity in recent […]
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Constituents in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot will head to the polls on Aug. 18 for a byelection in which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hopes to win back a seat in the House of Commons. Dr. Julie Simmons, a professor in the University of Guelph’s Department of Political Science, is available for interviews […]
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Catching great white sharks during courtship and mating has long been considered by some as the “holy grail” of white shark ecological research. Dr. Stephen Crawford, an integrative biology professor at the University of Guelph, is working with Atlantic Canada community members to actively search for this extraordinary event. If observed and recorded, it will […]
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Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Prof. Douglas Goff, professor emeritus in the Department of Food Science, discussed the ingredients needed to make a good quality vegan ice cream. […]
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Dr. Jason Wilson, professor in the Department of History, spoke to the National Post about the possibility of a Stanley Cup parade in Halifax, a city without an NHL team. […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The Canadian Press about issues at the newly opened Rogers Stadium in Toronto. […]
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As heavy rain pours down central Nepal, University of Guelph students encounter their first landslide of the trip. It is early May. Students leap from their trucks and throw rocks off the hillside to clear the path. Later, another landslide blocks the road entirely. They travel the rest of the way – two hours on […]
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Researchers at the University of Guelph have been awarded over $25.4 million in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR). This funding is part of a $1.3 billion investment announced today by Mélanie Joly, Minister of […]
Speaking to Global News, Dr. Ze’ev Gedalof, professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed what Canada should do to better combat wildfire season. […]
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Economics professor Dr. Ross McKitrick of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics spoke with CBC News about his research modelling the impacts of the electric vehicle mandate. […]
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Speaking with CBC Sports, Dr. Ann Pegoraro, Lang Chair in Sport Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the movement happening in and around women’s sports. […]
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By Carolyn Yule, professor, Sociology; Kaitlin Humer, PhD student, Criminology, University of Guelph; Laura MacDiarmid, Professor, Justice Studies, University of Guelph-Humber; Sophia Lindstrom, Research Assistant, Criminal Justice and Public Policy, University of Guelph This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Tough-on-crime rhetoric is reshaping bail laws to correct […]
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Speaking to Radio Canada and CTV News, Dr. Matthew Hayday, professor and chair in the Department of History, discussed the impact U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies are having on Canadians celebrating Canada Day, saying “there’s a sudden turnaround this year” when it comes to national pride. […]
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The University of Guelph is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Mazyar Fallah as dean of the College of Biological Science (CBS). Fallah begins a second five-year term Jan. 1, 2026. Fallah joined the University in 2021 as dean of CBS and professor in the Department of Human Health Sciences. “Being dean of the […]
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As climate change and trade tensions continue to put a strain on our food systems, a University of Guelph researcher says greenhouses and other forms of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) provide a solution by growing food close to where most Canadians live. Dr. Youbin Zheng is a professor in the School of Environmental Sciences who […]
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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day (the University remains open on Monday, June 30). Normal operations resume Wednesday, July 2. What’s open Service areas open on Tuesday, July 1 include: Athletics Centre Reduced hours University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio […]
Dr. Rene Van Acker, a world-renowned scholar and leader deeply rooted in the University of Guelph community, has been appointed U of G’s 10th president and vice-chancellor. Unanimously approved by the University’s Board of Governors, the appointment begins a five-year term, effective July 2, 2025. Van Acker says he is assuming the role at a time […]
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