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Meet the Student Behind U of G’s New Black History Month Graphics 

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By day, she is a Criminal Justice and Public Policy student at the University of Guelph. But when class is over, Ethieoghena Iluebbey can be found experimenting with new works of art, one of which is now being used for the University’s Black History Month campaigns.   “I was inspired by our theme for this year: All in our Blackness: Our Legacies, Our Stories, Our Future,” says Ethieoghena, who won a U of G art contest that selected student-designed graphics for the […]

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English Prof Discusses Student Reading Fatigue with Maclean’s, ‘The Current’ 

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In a commentary for Maclean’s, Dr. Gregor Campbell, professor in the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing, shared how he’s using screens to help students combat reading fatigue. He also discussed how students read during this digital age with CBC’s The Current. […]

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Inspired by First-Year Med School, New Master’s Program to Launch Students Into Health Care

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Master of Medical Foundations answers demand for Canadian health care professionals A new graduate program at the University of Guelph is preparing students for a future in health care and medicine. Over three semesters, students in the master’s program will explore various topics in disease treatment, physiology, health and wellbeing while using award-winning facilities across campus. This includes […]

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Artemis Launch Lays Foundation for Further Space Exploration 

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As an astronaut prepares to become the first Canadian to fly around the moon, a University of Guelph instructor says the upcoming mission will “open doors to new fields of research yet to be imagined.”  Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has been named to the Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission to the moon since 1972. He will become the first […]

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U of G Profs Featured on TVOKids Program 

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Several professors from the University of Guelph are featured in a newly launched show on TVOKids. The program, called Burps, Butts and Bones, takes kids on a journey through the wonders of the human body.  Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe, professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, appeared in the premiere episode to discuss gut […]

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National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

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Nine years ago, six Muslim men were killed at the Quebec City Mosque and an entire community lost their sense of safety and peace. Today, on National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, we remember the lives lost in a senseless and horrific act of violence.  In recent years, police-reported hate […]

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All in Our Blackness: Our Legacies, Our Stories, Our Future – Black History Month

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Join us in celebrating Black History Month at the University of Guelph. “This year’s theme, “All in Our Blackness: Our Legacy, Our Stories, Our Future,” was set by the Black History Month Committee. Students and staff on the committee, led by Student Experience’s Cultural Diversity Services, selected this theme to honour the richness, diversity and continuity […]

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How Climate Change Is Impacting Farmer Mental Health 

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University of Guelph researchers putting human face on mental health challenges for Canadian farmers Guilt. Anguish. Hopelessness. Panic. These are just a few of the thoughts running through farmers’ heads as they’ve dealt with catastrophic weather events over the past few years.  Through a series of interviews with 36 Ontario farmers, Rochelle Thompson, a PhD candidate in the University of Guelph’s Department of […]

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Honouring Holocaust Remembrance Day

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January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This is an important day, because 81 years ago the Auschwitz- Birkenau German Nazi Concentration and Extermination camp was liberated. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is a time for all of us to remember, mourn, and honour the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, along with the millions […]

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Could Dancing Be Key to Slowing Parkinson’s? 

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New U of G research investigates how dance and other creative arts could fill major gaps in Canada’s health care Science hasn’t fully explored it. But dancing may have the power to slow down the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease in the world.   “It seems simple, but it’s actually very rich to move with someone else,” says Dr. Rebecca Barnstaple, a […]

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Don’t Expect Instant Price Drops From Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct | OPINION

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By Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct came into full effect as of Jan. 1, 2026. Governed by an independent organization, the code sets out guidelines for dealings between retailers and suppliers. It’s […]

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Food Economist Discusses Beef Industry with Globe and Mail 

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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. He also spoke to The Globe and Mail about how a trade deal with China could make the […]

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In Carney’s New World Order, Canada’s Opportunity Is as a Breadbasket | OPINION

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By 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. In Davos on Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the quiet part out loud: “A country that cannot feed itself, fuel […]

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Global Food Expert Talks Rethinking Food Production in Globe and Mail

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Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed the need to rethink food production and consumption in an opinion piece for The Globe and Mail. He also discussed the need for agri-food capital in The Globe and Mail. […]

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U of G Ranks Fifth in Canada for Life Sciences, Top 150 Worldwide

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The University of Guelph maintains strong rankings in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject.    For the third year in a row, U of G has ranked in the top 150 in the world for life sciences, placing 126–150 out of more than 1,200 institutions in this category.    Within Canada, U of G ranked fifth in life sciences, rising from sixth last […]

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Recruits Guelph Gryphons for Game-Changing Hockey Tale

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Gryphon player, coach snag on-screen roles in smash hit Crave TV show When Jonah De Simone stepped onto the ice at the Sleeman Centre last spring to offer his hockey expertise on the production of Heated Rivalry, the Crave original set in the fictional Major League Hockey world, he had no idea what a smash […]

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