Is gig work still considered a side hustle? A recent report from Statistics Canada finds that nearly 900,000 Canadians who are gig workers have made it their full-time job. Prof. Thomas Sasso, business professor at the University of Guelph’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, is not surprised. His research looks at how […]
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Looking for facts and statistics about U of G? Browse through the Office of Institutional Research and Planning’s 2022-23 Fact Book. The Fact Book is an annual public source of official University details, compiling the most frequently requested data and statistical information about U of G. The Fact Book can be a valuable resource for […]
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The University of Guelph and CUPE 3913 – the union representing teaching assistants, graduate service assistants and sessional lecturers – continue to work toward reaching a new collective agreement. CUPE 3913 has recently voted in favour of a strike mandate, which means its members support the work of the bargaining team and agree that a […]
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After being an integral member of the University community for many years, Interim Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) Irene Thompson is retiring from U of G as of May 11, 2024, with her last day of work as Friday, March 28. Irene’s journey at U of G began in 1983 when she started working in Residence […]
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International Women’s Day on March 8 is a time to celebrate women’s contributions, tell their stories, and support their success. On March 8 and beyond, many units and departments across campus are holding Women’s Day events that touch on the fight for women’s equality, inspiring inclusion for all women, supporting women’s wellness, and more. Read […]
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There are a few worse experiences for a pet owner than having to say a final goodbye. A recent episode of The Daily Show is making that clear, as host Jon Stewart shared news of the passing of his dog Dipper in an emotional segment. At University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), Sarah Bernardi offers a unique service […]
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Nutrition Month in March is an opportunity to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Dietitians of Canada also calls us to recognize and celebrate the diverse roles dietitians play in influencing the well-being of Canadians with their theme We Are Dietitians. Additionally, this year’s theme from the […]
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Today on Employee Appreciation Day, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your hard work and dedication to our University. You are the backbone of U of G – and your work makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of each of our students and our wider University community. I am proud […]
Flags on the University of Guelph’s campuses are being flown at half-mast to mark the death of the Right and Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q, 18th Prime Minister of Canada. The state funeral ceremony will be held on March 23, 2024, in Montréal, Quebec, and will be preceded by a lying-in-state in Ottawa, […]
Join U of G in celebrating a century of hosting College Royal, the largest university open house of its kind in North America. Entirely student-run and organized, 2024 College Royal events start on March 6 and culminate in the free and family-friendly Open House Weekend on March 16 and 17. 100 Years of College Royal […]
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Congratulations to the 10 U of G faculty members who have been named University of Guelph Research Leadership Chairs (RLCs): Dr. Cezar Khursigara, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (CBS) Dr. Andrew MacDougall, Department of Integrative Biology (CBS) Dr. Animesh Dutta, School of Engineering (CEPS) Dr. Beth Parker, School of Engineering (CEPS) Dr. Jess Haines, […]
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Ten University of Guelph faculty members studying everything from bio-renewable fuels to healthy workplaces to companion animal nutrition have been named University of Guelph Research Leadership Chairs (RLCs). Launched in 2017, the RLC program recognizes mid- to late-career researchers who have received national and international recognition for significant contributions to their fields of study, while […]
The Department of Athletics is proud to announce that the She’s Got Game initiative has reached its ambitious $2.5 million fundraising goal set in 2018. At the annual She’s Got Game Gala on Saturday, Feb. 24, the Department of Athletics shared that a total of $2,520,613 has been raised to advance gender equity and women […]
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She’s Got Game, an initiative at the University of Guelph to advance gender equity and women in sport, has hit an important milestone, reaching its entire $2.5-million fundraising goal. Launched in 2018, She’s Got Game was created to ensure equal access for women to athletic scholarships, development opportunities and recognition. It was the first and […]
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The University of Guelph has received a $1-million donation from an anonymous donor to establish a new conference travel fund for graduate students. The Braithwaite Conference Travel Grant will empower thesis-based masters and doctoral students to share their research and connect with other researchers in their field. The fund honours Bill Braithwaite, a beloved business […]
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Employee Appreciation Day is on Friday, March 1 and GREAT at U of G is delighted to invite you to join the festivities. As faculty and staff, we thank you for the invaluable strengths, unique capabilities, and passions that you bring to our community. You make U of G a remarkable place and that’s something […]
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Dry beans, such as pinto, navy and kidney beans are big business in Canada and around the world. Growing these beans more efficiently and sustainably is the goal of a new gift from the Ontario Bean Growers (OBG) to the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Including these gifts from OBG and an anonymous […]
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The second annual Giving Games are underway! Canadian Blood Services’ Giving Games is a competition between Ontario high schools and post-secondary institutions to see which school can “give” the most between January 8 to March 24. Last year U of G took first place – help the University retain its crown again by participating in […]
Addressing the gap of highly skilled talent in the agri-food sector and promoting the University of Guelph as a destination of choice for students from around the world are the focus of several new scholarships. Thanks to a $2-million gift from U of G alumnus Andy Wilder (BSc Agr. ‘84), three new scholarships have been […]
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As a world leader in agriculture research and education, the University of Guelph is committed to advancing agriculture science both nationally and globally. As part of this, U of G is establishing a new admission pathway for agriculture science students at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab, India. This pathway will allow students who begin […]