Dr. David Ma, professor in the Department of Human Health Sciences, discussed food literacy and ultra-processed foods with CBC The National and in an article for CBC News. […]
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Speaking with BBC, Dr. Rebecca Beausaert, professor in the Department of History, discussed pumpkin spice and its historical roots. […]
Upon request of the U of G Motionball Club, Johnston Hall will be lit on Wednesday, Nov. 19 for #NoGoodWay Day. No Good Way Day is Motionball Canada’s national day to promote the elimination of the R-word due to its negative impact on those with intellectual disabilities. As the day is represented by the colour […]
U of G wants to feature your art on our Black History Month assets! Representation is incredibly important in shaping how Black history and culture are highlighted at U of G. That’s why we want to feature artwork from a Black artist on our Black History Month digital and print assets, such as social media […]
Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Lawrence Spriet, professor emeritus in the Department of Human Health Sciences, discussed studying the sweat levels of players in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. […]
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Canada’s only master’s program in rural planning and development answering high demand for planners Growing up on an Ontario farm, Martin Straathof always knew he wanted to protect farmland and give back to the rural communities that shaped his life. “It was the rural planning and development (RPD) program at the University of Guelph that offered a bridge between […]
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A lack of regulations for consuming cannabis in social spaces in Canada is hurting opportunities for cannabis tourism, as well as the country’s position as a global leader when it comes to legalization, says U of G economic geographer Dr. Susan Dupej. “Canada is slow to emerge as a vital sector of the broader cannabis […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dr. Chantale Pinard, professor of Ophthalmology in the Department of Clinical Studies, who passed away on Nov. 11, 2025. Pinard’s obituary is available on GuelphToday. A memorial service will be held on Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. in the Summerlee Science Complex Waasamowin (Atrium) at U of G. […]
Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed the future of Canada’s beef industry as herds shrink. He also discussed rising meat costs with CTV News Channel. […]
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Dr. Biniam Kebede, professor in the Department of Food Science, spoke to The Globe and Mail about the role of machine learning in the art and science of cooking. […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to the Toronto Star about looking for discount items at the grocery store. […]
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Speaking to HuffPost, Dr. Keith Warriner, professor in the Department of Food Science, discussed the risks of turkey dinners ahead of American Thanksgiving. The story was also shared in BuzzFeed and The Independent. […]
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The University of Guelph has once again ranked sixth among Canada’s 15 comprehensive universities, a reflection of its academic excellence, robust research programming and campus community. The ranking, from Maclean’s 2026 evaluation of the country’s post-secondary institutions, is based on a five-metric system that includes students, faculty, resources, student support and reputation. U of G’s […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Matthew Hayday, professor in the Department of History, discussed the importance of historians in a time when AI and fake materials are becoming more common. […]
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Ontario Veterinary College researchers are using wearable technology to test if airway surgery enhances dogs’ quality of life Short noses and flat faces might make for adorable pugs, but the health issues that result from them are far from cute. A new clinical trial at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is focusing on the success of a surgical procedure for brachycephalic dogs – breeds with short, flat-faced skulls, including pugs and French bulldogs, which have grown to become one of the most popular breeds. Common among these dogs is a condition known as […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Rene Van Acker, president and vice-chancellor, discussed U of G’s commitment to improving environmentally friendly farming practices through research. […]
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Dr. Francois Tardif, professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture, spoke to the Toronto Star about improving soil regeneration for farmers. […]
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Speaking to MSNBC, Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control in the Department of Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College, discussed the decision to cull a herd of B.C. ostriches over avian flu concerns. He also spoke about the cull with The Canadian Press. […]
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His PhD project combines microbiome science with Indigenous knowledge, challenging what makes a “healthy” gut Deep in the Amazon rainforest, David Good calls out to his family members for a strange request. “Shi-ie ya puhi,” he shouts, which means, “I want your feces.” Laughing, they comply, tying up banana leaves that contain their samples. They […]
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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge knows firsthand the kind of progress that can be made when scientists and government work together. A professor in the Department of Food Science and the director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety at the University of Guelph, Goodridge’s lab was part of the Ontario Wastewater Surveillance Initiative, a program […]