An algae-based spray that extends the shelf life of fruits. Soap made from cooking oil waste. An AI clip-on device that instantly upgrades any regular fridge into a smart one. These are just a few entries coming to the University of Guelph’s student competition, Project SOY (“Sustainable Opportunities For You”) Plus, which takes place March […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to CBC News about the Buy Canadian movement at grocery stores. […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Mark Fenske, professor in the Department of Psychology, discussed how to manage children’s boredom over March break. […]
Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to The Globe and Mail and The Canadian Press about the threat of U.S. tariffs on the dairy industry. […]
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On Feb. 28, the Guelph Police Service (GPS) released a community safety bulletin regarding a high-risk offender being released from custody. To help ensure the safety of our campus community, the University of Guelph Campus Security Office (CSO) shared the bulletin on the SafeGryphon app, the CSO website, and on our social media channels. Posters […]
In your hands it is soft and spreadable and feels like the kind of slime children play with. However, look closer and squeeze this substance and it generates electricity – with a variety of applications that span health care and clean energy production. The slime, or gel, as Dr. Erica Pensini refers to it is […]
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The University of Guelph has been named as one of the world’s top universities for the study of 12 subjects, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. In three subject areas, U of G ranked within the top 100 in the world: Additionally, the University ranked in two new subjects. U of G placed […]
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As an AI platform from the Chinese developer DeepSeek rises in popularity, many users are concerned about its privacy policies and how their data is being handled. Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, professor in the University of Guelph’s School of Computer Science, says, “DeepSeek AI introduces some innovative search and data retrieval capabilities, but these come at the cost […]
The University of Guelph will open its doors to community members in March for College Royal, continuing longstanding traditions more than a century in the making. Now in its 101st year, College Royal hosts the largest university open house of its kind in North America. Community members are invited to come experience all that U […]
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Speaking to CTV News, Dr. Matthew Hayday, professor in the Department of History, discussed whether a party leader needs to hold a seat in government. […]
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Dr. Andrew Hathaway, professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, spoke to the Toronto Star about safe levels of alcohol and cannabis use. […]
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In a commentary for the Toronto Star, Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, and Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice-president (research and innovation), warned of a threat that avian flu could be the next human pandemic. […]
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Speaking to NBC News, Dr. John Cranfield, dean of the Ontario Agricultural College, discussed the impact of avian flu on egg prices. […]
As Canada struggles with a sudden sharp increase in the number of measles diagnoses, a University of Guelph historian says highlighting the societal benefits of vaccination could help discourage the anti-vaccination movement. Dr. Catherine Carstairs is a professor who studies the history of health and medicine in the College of Art’s Department of History. She […]
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Career advisors at the University of Guelph’s Experiential Learning Hub are launching a unique summer camp designed to give older teens the skills they need to confidently navigate their post-secondary education and career journeys. The Own Your Future Career Camp is a transformative two-week program designed for high school students and graduates taking a gap […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to The Globe and Mail about how pressure from U.S. farmers helped reduce tariffs on potash. […]
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Dr. John Cranfield, a respected and long-standing member of the University of Guelph’s faculty, has been named the new dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Cranfield, who has led the college as interim and acting dean since July, 2023, began the five-year appointment March 1, 2025. A longstanding member of the OAC community, Cranfield […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to The Canadian Press about how the U.S.-Canada trade war could impact food costs. He also discussed the cost of eggs due to avian flu with The Globe and Mail. He spoke to the Toronto Star about tariff threats on Canadian dairy products and […]
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Speaking to TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin, Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice-president (research and innovation), discussed what Ontarians need to know about avian influenza. […]
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Decades from now, when sports fans look back on the years that marked the advent of women’s professional sports leagues, among the names and legacies of those who charted the course will be University of Guelph alum Cloey Uddenberg. The AFC Toronto midfielder is gearing up for the April launch of the Northern Super League […]
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