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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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death over the weekend of Kaiya D’Souza, an Honours Bachelor of Science (BSCH) student in Biological Science. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast in Kaiya’s honour on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Details on the memorial service are shared below: Date: Tuesday, Feb. 18 Time: Doors open at […]
Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to the Toronto Star about the link between Canadian and U.S. food systems and how tariffs could impact trade. He also discussed trade between Canada and the U.S. with Financial Post. […]
Ahead of Canadian Agriculture Day, a University of Guelph agricultural leader says what’s needed to make the country’s food system stronger and more resilient is greater adoption of agriculture technology. Dr. John Cranfield is an agricultural economist who leads the Ontario Agricultural College as interim dean. He says as Canada considers how to increase […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Rozita Dara, professor in the School of Computer Science, discussed security concerns around data accessed by AI chatbots. […]
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A new, first-of-its-kind bachelor of commerce in Sport and Event Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph is going digital, offering a fully asynchronous online option. The program offers an accessible and flexible learning environment for a broad spectrum of students starting in fall 2025, delivering […]
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By Zahra Saghafi, PhD candidate, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, and Christopher Marinangeli, nutrition scientist, Centre for Regulatory Research and Innovation at Protein Industries Canada. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The way you see nutrition labels on food packaging is about to […]
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Record-breaking snow this year could be a boon for tree health, says Alison Morrison, manager of horticulture at the University of Guelph Arboretum. “Snow provides insulation for plants and soil as it helps regulate the temperature below it,” says Morrison, an Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) trained horticulturist and certified arborist, who explains snow is an […]
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This year marks four decades of fostering a welcoming space for spiritual exploration, interfaith dialogue, and personal growth at the University of Guelph. Since the first expression of multi-faith collaboration in 1985, these resources and programs have become an integral part of campus life, supporting students from diverse religious, spiritual, and worldview backgrounds and traditions. […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Kevin Golding, who passed away on Jan. 31, 2025. Golding served the University as current chair of the Board of Trustees and was formerly the chair on the University of Guelph’s Board of Governors. A public memorial to celebrate Golding will be held on Thursday, […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics, spoke to The Canadian Press , CBC’s The Current and Global News about what consumers should look for when buying Canadian groceries. […]
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After the U.S. election, it would have been all too easy to wallow in feelings of hopelessness. But as wildfires rage on and as tensions rise in global trade, the need for taking part in sustainable change, not defeatism, has become ever clearer. These themes drove a recent virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Myrna Dawson, founder of the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability, discussed increasing rates of femicide in Canada. […]
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Dr. Sylvanus Afesorgbor, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to Global News about the impact of U.S. tariffs on the price of groceries in Canada. […]
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By Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, professor of agri-food trade and policy; Naduni Uduwe Welage, PhD candidate; and Promesse Essolema, research associate, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods. […]
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