Glenn Fox, a professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, has been appointed a senior fellow of the Fraser Institute, an independent public policy organization. Founded in 1974, the institute brings together academics, economists and policy analysts from around the world to provide market-based solutions to Canadian public policy strategies. “Prof. Fox […]

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A forum organized by the University of Guelph and the University of Saskatchewan will place food security in the spotlight for policy-makers, academics and students. The National Food Security Forum 2013 will take place in two parts. Faculty from the University of Guelph will visit Saskatoon May 15 to17 to discuss agricultural production, biotechnology, food […]

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Braden Evans, a PhD student in the School of Environmental Sciences, will receive the inaugural Associate Vice-President Academic (AVPA) Teaching Assistant Award of Excellence. This is the first U of G teaching award to recognize the contributions of teaching assistants (TAs) across all seven colleges. It will be presented to Evans Aug. 29 at U […]

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Five projects aimed at strengthening undergraduate engagement and academic success at U of G have received nearly $98,000 from the University’s Learning Enhancement Fund (LEF). Created in 2006, the fund supports initiatives arising from the integrated planning process and the curriculum renewal process. LEF grant proposals can come from faculty or staff in any college, […]

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Kevin Hall, vice president (research) has started a new blog intended to provide information about research meetings, strategy sessions, conferences, and other events he attends that may be of interest to the University’s research community. The blog is located on the Office of Research website. Current posts include summaries of a talk by Hiroshi Matsumoto, […]

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