“Is this insulin animal-free?” In a future where major medications – like insulin, cancer treatments and life-saving vaccines – are grown from plants, such a question is valid. Though the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has said, “There is no commercial plant molecular farming in Canada to date, and none is anticipated in the near future,” University of […]
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Dear U of G students, faculty and staff, We are aware a group of individuals has started an unauthorized encampment in Branion Plaza, which appears to be similar to others that have been set up at universities across North America and around the world. The Campus Safety Office is monitoring the unauthorized encampment in accordance […]
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Pesticides that have been marketed as “safe for honeybees” can still cause harm to wild ground-nesting bees, finds new research from the University of Guelph. The study is one of the first to test the impacts of such insecticides and fungicides on wild solitary bees. It’s also the first to assess their impacts on ground-nesting […]
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This is the fourth article in the “Bringing Our Time to Life” series, highlighting how U of G is taking action on our strategic plan. View all Strategic Plan stories. At the University of Guelph, sustainability isn’t a specific program or limited area of research. Sustainability is a core part of our culture and identity […]
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On Thursday, May 9, faculty and staff from across campus came together to celebrate, connect, and rejuvenate at the U of G Spring Social. As colleagues connected over a shared meal in the University Centre, the first floor was buzzing with energy. “It is always exciting when I have the opportunity to get together with […]
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By Dr. Felix Arndt, Department of Management, University of Guelph. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Canada, once admired for its robust economic health and high living standards, now faces a worrying decline. The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita growth trails its peers in the Organisation […]
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The Office of the Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) is pleased to announce that Shannon Thibodeau, manager of student engagement and leadership in the Department of Student Experience, has been named as the 2023-2024 Marilyn Langlois Student Affairs Staff Recognition Award recipient. Presented annually by the Office of the Vice-Provost (Student Affairs), the award recognizes individuals for […]
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The University of Guelph is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Moncef Nehdi, as Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS). An experienced academic leader, Nehdi comes to U of G from McMaster University where he has served as chair of the Department of Civil Engineering since 2022. Prior to that appointment, Nehdi […]
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) strives to bring U of G’s ‘Improve Life’ motto to fruition through academic excellence and interdisciplinary research, with the vision to be recognized as a leader in innovative and influential solutions for our world through computer science, engineering, mathematics, and physical sciences learning and research. To further […]
The University of Guelph along with a group of alumni athletes is starting a restorative process aimed at fostering a safer and healthier sport culture at U of G and beyond. Over the past few years, the University has been working with these alumni as well as external facilitators to create a process where U […]
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It’s been 60 years since the University of Guelph was founded in 1964. This May 8th marks the official anniversary, with six decades of history and impact in its home community. U of G was established by the amalgamation of its three founding colleges – the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), the Ontario Veterinary College and the Macdonald Institute. OAC’s monumental 150th anniversary last week has […]
Today, May 8, the University of Guelph celebrates six decades of academic achievement, research, innovation and community impact. In 1964, U of G was founded as an amalgamation of three founding colleges — the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) and the Macdonald Institute. Since then, U of G consistently pushes boundaries, fosters […]
I am pleased to inform you that the recordings for the two (2) candidates for the position of Vice-President (Research & Innovation) are now available online for your review. You can access the videos through the following link: Access the recordings. We apologize for the delay in getting these posted. You will require a U […]
A new, first-of-its-kind graduate training program hosted by universities in France and Canada aims to create the next generation of environmental leaders. The University of Guelph is partnering with Sciences Po – a university based in Paris and recognized globally for international relations – the University of Toronto and University of British Columbia to launch […]
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Between competing as part of the University of Guelph cheerleading team, volunteering as an adult literacy tutor, founding a student club to draw awareness to eating disorders, coaching and assisting with physiotherapy at the Health and Performance Centre, Madison Hughes has made the most of her time at U of G. When the BSc ‘24 […]
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On Thursday, May 2, employees who celebrated 25 years of service and others with significant employment milestones in 2024 joined President Yates and the University Leadership Team in Waasamowin to recognize their contributions to the university. Congratulations to the 25 Years of Service Honorees for 2024: Associate VP Academic College of Arts College of Social […]
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A University of Guelph researcher will co-direct a research project to prepare Canada for future health emergencies by building the resilience of Canada’s biomanufacturing sector, which uses living cells and organisms to create products such as medicines and foods. Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, a professor in the Department of Food Science and director of the Canadian Research […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Ken Morrison, Manager at the U of G Bookstore, who passed away on April 18, 2024. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Tuesday, May 7 in Ken’s honour. Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including: Multi-Faith Resource Team, […]
Two University of Guelph-led research teams aiming to change the way fresh produce is grown in Canada have entered the second phase of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge, a $33-million challenge prize to grow berries out of season and at scale in Canada. The initiative is funded and delivered by the Weston Family Foundation. Dr. Mike […]
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Dr. Ryan Norris, a professor in Department of Integrative Biology, and PhD student Karen Ong, will be featured in an upcoming episode of the program Secrets of the Forest on TVOKids. The TV and web series follows 10-year-old host Taviss Edwards as she travels Canada to meet with ecologists and naturalists to get to the […]
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