By Dr. Ann Pegoraro, Lang Chair in Sport Management and professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, and Dr. Ryan Snelgrove, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Nearly 31 million Canadians watched Team […]
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Lessons from farmer-led research in Cuba support better inclusion in academia Like many STEM disciplines, the agricultural sciences remain male-dominated, from faculty to students to the curriculum. To advance gender equity, University of Guelph researchers have been looking to the Global South as part of a unique four-year project using knowledge exchange and farmer-led research […]
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Getting mocked online does not necessarily mean your marketing campaign was a failure, a University of Guelph marketing professor says. To announce the launch of The Big Arch, a new burger from fast food giant McDonald’s, the company’s CEO, Chris Kempczinski recently appeared in a short video on social media eating “this product,” as he […]
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Phase 1 trial shows U of G vaccine against global cause of bacterial diarrhea is safe and efficacious University of Guelph researchers are one step closer to finalizing the first human vaccine for Campylobacter jejuni, a bacterial species found in raw or undercooked chicken that causes major diarrheal illness worldwide. New results from a Phase […]
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By Dr. Craig Johnson, professor in the Department of Political Science This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The United States government recently hosted a critical minerals summit aimed at reducing China’s predominant role in the global production of smartphones, weapons systems, lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles (EVs). The meeting, […]
Work Experience (WEX) approved programs pair experiential learning with paid work terms Learn, work and get paid – all before graduation. A new program led by the University of Guelph’s Experiential Learning Hub called Work Experience (WEX) will offer on-the-job learning to both undergraduate and graduate students starting fall 2026. Students will have the opportunity […]
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Speaking to CBC News, Orbax, a lecturer in the Department of Physics, discussed the full blood worm moon visible in southern Ontario. […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Keith Warriner, professor in the Department of Food Science, discussed ways to prevent food-borne illness while on vacation. […]
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Dr. Ryan Norris, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, spoke to The Globe and Mail about how genetic sequencing of the Canada jay could help track diversity loss. […]
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Biosensor promises a future where Lyme disease testing could take place at home Through an international collaboration, U of G researchers have combined biochemistry, electrical engineering and physics to create a biosensor with potential to revolutionize the way Lyme disease is detected. The team at the G. Magnotta Research Lab led by Dr. Melanie Wills, […]
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Rural students with financial need will be eligible to receive new support to launch their studies at the University of Guelph thanks to a generous $2.5-million gift from The Joyce Family Foundation. The gift is the largest in U of G’s history to establish an endowment for needs‑based awards. This investment has established The Joyce Family Foundation Bursary for Rural Students, an endowed fund that will provide up to four bursaries at […]
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Indigenous Recognition Week is hosted March 2 to 6, 2026 by the Indigenous Student Centre, in collaboration with the Indigenous Student Society and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Held annually in March, Indigenous Recognition Week is an opportunity for the campus community to engage and learn together at a variety of events while celebrating First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people and cultures. All events are open […]
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On International Women’s Day (IWD), the United Nations has focused on the theme Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls, which calls for action to dismantle all barriers to equal justice: discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful practices and social norms that erode the rights of women and girls. U of G is committed to advancing gender […]
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Dr. Kevin James, professor in the Department of History, spoke to The New Yorker, NPR’s Marketplace and CBC’s Bizdigest about spending time in airport lounges. He also discussed them with Business Insider. […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Jacqueline (Jackie) Pitchuck of Physical Resources, Custodial Services, on Feb. 14, 2026. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Thursday, Feb. 26 in her honour. Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including: Multi-Faith Resource Team, 519-824-4120 Ext. 58909 Student Counselling Services, 519-824-4120 Ext. 53244 Crisis Text […]
People with and without disabilities prefer plain-language ads, finds first study of its kind An office job calls for a “fast-paced, fit and energetic” person who can “stand out” in a crowd. How likely are you to apply? A new University of Guelph study, led by Dr. Melissa Walker as part of her PhD, says that more neutral language might be key to drawing in applicants of […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to CTV News and BNN Bloomberg about plans for Loblaw to add more discount grocery stores. He also spoke to Yahoo Finance about domestic food processing. […]
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Speaking to CBC News, Dr. Diana Mok, professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, discussed the pre-construction condo market in Toronto. […]
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The University of Guelph will begin early site preparation on a proposed student residence on University-owned land at 78 College Ave. W starting March 3. Planned for the corner of College Ave. W. and McGilvray St., the proposed project includes a new modern residence building designed to accommodate up to 1,250 first-year students. The development supports […]
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Largest study of cat cancers finds surprising similarities to human cancers, pointing to new treatments for multiple species The genetics of cat tumours are no longer a “black box,” researchers say, thanks to a new study considered one of the largest developments in feline cancer research. Published in the journal Science, the study marks the first time that cat cancers have been genetically profiled at a large scale. It could help our understanding of cancer in both humans and animals, forming the basis for a freely available resource for other scientists […]