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Charlotte Yates Retiring From Her Position as U of G’s President and Vice-Chancellor   

Dr. Charlotte Yates has notified the University of Guelph Board of Governors that she is retiring from her position as president and vice-chancellor, effective Nov. 7, 2024.    Yates joined U of G in 2015 as provost and vice-president (academic). She was named interim president and vice-chancellor in 2020 and appointed president and vice-chancellor in 2021.   […]

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Charlotte Yates Retiring From Her Position as U of G’s President and Vice-Chancellor 

Dr. Charlotte Yates has notified the University of Guelph Board of Governors that she is retiring from her position as president and vice-chancellor, effective November 7, 2024.    Yates joined U of G in 2015 as provost and vice-president (academic). She was named interim president and vice-chancellor in 2020 and appointed president and vice-chancellor in 2021. […]

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War Memorial Hall Marks 100th Anniversary

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A University of Guelph building steeped in history will mark its 100th anniversary ahead of Remembrance Day.  The origins of War Memorial Hall, which still operates as a lecture hall today, can be traced back to the Ontario Agricultural College in 1919. Following the end of the First World War, students were looking for a […]

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U of G Researchers to Study Effects of Oil Exposure on Pacific Salmon 

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University of Guelph researchers are working to protect and conserve Pacific salmon populations by studying how diluted bitumen (dilbit), a type of crude oil, affects the animal’s health and life cycle.   Dr. Sarah Alderman and Dr. Todd Gillis, professors in the Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science, will receive nearly $1.5 million in […]

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U of G Researchers Helping to Protect Lemurs, World’s Most Endangered Animals 

Three lemurs perched on a tree branch, likely in a natural forested environment. The lemurs have striking white and dark brown fur, with expressive, bright yellow eyes and a distinct dark facial mask. They are comfortably resting on the tree limb, with their long tails hanging below, surrounded by lush green foliage against a blue sky.

In the vast lands of Madagascar, researchers describe a “tragedy without villains” – lemurs are disappearing from forests that are shrinking.   At the Ankarafantsika National Park in Madagascar, lemurs live among humans in a place considered their last refuge. As the most endangered animals in the world – 98 per cent of over 100 lemur […]

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Updated: Guelph Transit Employees Set to Strike on Nov. 7

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Updated: As of the evening of Nov. 5, 2024, the union representing Guelph Transit workers and the City of Guelph have reached a tentative agreement, averting a strike. The Guelph Transit employees are set to strike on Nov. 7 at 12:01 a.m. If the strike happens, there will be an immediate service disruption across the […]

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$ 2M Gift Advances G. Magnotta Lab’s Work in Lyme Disease Research at U of G

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Driven by passion, fueled by philanthropy. That is the mantra by which the G. Magnotta Research Lab at the University of Guelph operates. The interdisciplinary research team shares a common goal – combating Lyme disease and other related illnesses. Under lab director Dr. Melanie Wills of the College of Biological Science, the G. Magnotta Research […]

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Six U of G Researchers Receive Funding to Study Animal Health and Food Safety

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Six University of Guelph researchers have received over $3 million from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through the Canadian Poultry Research Council (CPRC) to explore novel approaches to improving poultry health and food safety. These contributions will fund eight separate projects focused on different aspects of poultry health and food safety, such as investigating the […]

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260 U of G Faculty & Staff Compete at Trick or Trivia

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The United Way Trick or Trivia event held at the University of Guelph was a resounding success, bringing together faculty and staff for a time of fun, knowledge, and raising money for United Way. The event took place on October 31st, transforming Peter Clark Hall into a festive Halloween hall where over 250 participants donned […]

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Leave the Leaves? Balancing Pollinator and Lawn Health During Fall 

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Most homeowners have been taught to rake the leaves off their lawn to keep it healthy, but leaving the leaves can also help pollinators. So, which is right? A University of Guelph turfgrass researcher suggests finding a happy compromise.  Dr. Sara Stricker, communications and outreach coordinator for the Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI), says simply leaving […]

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You’re Invited to GenEQ’s Inaugural Exchange Series

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Have you been looking for a supportive community to help with your professional development? Not sure where to go, who to talk to, or maybe a little intimidated? Faculty, staff and graduate students who identify as women, gender diverse, or as allies, are invited to participate in the GenEQ’s inaugural Exchange Series (U of G’s […]

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Without a One Health Plan, Canada Is Vulnerable to Future Pandemics | OPINION

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By Drs. Dominique Charron, visiting scholar in One Health and Cate Dewey, director, One Health Institute, assistant dean and professor of epidemiology and swine health management, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. One Health brings all parts of society and governments together […]

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U of G’s One Health Institute Celebrates One Health Day

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Nov. 3 marks One Health Day, an annual international campaign that celebrates the need for a One Health approach to address shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface. The One Health approach mobilizes multiple sectors, disciplines and communities to work together to foster well-being and tackle threats to health and ecosystems, while addressing the collective […]

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Why Is Canada Falling Behind In Agriculture And Food Production? | OPINION

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By Dr. Rene Van Acker, acting president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and Dr. Lenore Newman, University of the Fraser Valley This article is republished with permission from The Globe and Mail. Read the original article. This fall at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock, Ont., visitors were treated to a […]

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Acting President, Arrell Director Pen Globe Commentary on Canadian Food Production 

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Dr. Rene Van Acker, U of G’s acting president and vice-chancellor, and Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, co-authored a commentary on Canada’s lack of innovation in food production published in The Globe and Mail, in partnership with Dr. Lenore Newman from the University of the Fraser Valley.  […]

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