As the Ontario election approaches on Feb. 27, 2025, there are multiple options for students, faculty and staff to vote. Advance voting on campus Advance voting will be held from Thursday, Feb. 20 to Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day at Peter Clark Hall in the University Centre (level 0). […]
The University of Guelph is ranked among the most prestigious universities in the world, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings. U of G placed 201-300 worldwide in the rankings and tied for ninth among Canadian institutions. This is the first time U of G has been included in THE World Reputation […]
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In the Toronto Star, Drs. Timothy Dewhirst and Matthew Hayday, marketing professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics and history professor in the College of Arts, respectively, emphasize the importance of unity amidst strained U.S. and Canada relations. […]
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Dr. Lianne Foti, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke with The Globe and Mail on the market potential of plant-based meat. […]
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Dr. Bruce McAdams, professor in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, broke down tipping laws and culture in Newsweek. […]
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A new master’s program from the University of Guelph will train students to guide businesses’ manufacturing strategies, manage their operations and fill leadership positions in high demand. The master of engineering management (MEM), a course-based graduate program launching fall 2025, will teach students to become leaders of multinational engineering and technical enterprises. Distinct from similar […]
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Due to the overnight snowfall accumulation, the University of Guelph campus is closed on Sunday, Feb. 16. All campus events have been cancelled. Campus will remain closed for the day and reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, Feb 17. Please note that on Monday, U of G campus facilities will operate under holiday hours on Family […]
Speaking to the National Post, Dr. Tamara A. Small, professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed party leadership in the Ontario election campaign. She also discussed Doug Ford with the National Post. […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Paul K. Sitsofe, graduate student in Rural Planning and Development, who passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, Feb. 14 in Paul’s honour. Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including: Multi-Faith Resource […]
Speaking to CBC News, Dr. Eric Nost, professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed preserving data in U.S. environmental initiatives. […]
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Dr. John Cranfield, interim dean of the Ontario Agricultural College, spoke to NPR about egg supply shortages linked to avian flu. […]
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Speaking to National Geographic, Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College, discussed how cooking can lower the risk of avian flu in meat and eggs. […]
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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, Feb. 17 for the Family Day weekend. Normal operations resume Tuesday, Feb. 18. Reading Week at U of G runs Feb. 17 to 21. What’s open Service areas open on Monday, Feb. 17 include: Athletics Centre Reduced hours University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps […]
Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice-president (research and innovation), spoke to the Toronto Star about H5N9 avian flu following a confirmed outbreak in the U.S. He also discussed risks associated with migratory birds with the Toronto Star and Global News. […]
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The University of Guelph is closed on Thursday, Feb. 13 due to heavy snowfall. Campus will remain closed for the day and reopen at 6 a.m. Friday, Feb 14. The Athletics Centre will reopen Thursday, Feb 13, at 4 p.m. Please visit the Fitness and Recreation website for updates. All campus events have been cancelled. Please reach out […]
When a weather event hits and you need to know whether the University is closed, the best information sources are: U of G Alert – sign up to receive email, phone or text message alerts from our Critical Incident Notification System U of G’s campus status page www.uoguelph.ca Local radio Instagram: @UofGuelph X/ Twitter: @UofG Facebook: /UofGuelph […]
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It was a gruelling interview during midterms. Jayden Parker was sleep-deprived after his exams and a long flight home to Bermuda, where a panel was grilling him on his strengths and weaknesses. Mostly his weaknesses. “I walked out of there and thought, ‘I didn’t get it’,” says Parker, a fourth-year biomedical science student at the University of […]
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In an era in which an increasing number of people report feeling lonely, a University of Guelph researcher says a lack of social connections has serious impacts on our health. Dr. Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, an applied social psychology researcher in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, joined a team of nearly 100 researchers from […]
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By Dr. Jamie Gruman, professor of organizational behaviour at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Being constantly connected to your electronic devices, and the social media they enable, may be bad for your health and […]
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As we recognize the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we open the door to a world brimming with innovation, creativity, and determination. Across the globe, women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are driving groundbreaking research, solving complex problems, and inspiring the next generation of scientists. Their perseverance and passion are […]
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