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 […]
As a university that is internationally known for our expertise in agricultural research and innovation, U of G has a lot to celebrate on Feb. 13 Canada Agriculture Day! Also known as Ag Day, this day is meant to engage in food and agriculture conversations, celebrate the essential contributions of agriculture and agricultural workers to […]
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A team of visionary U of G student scientists come one step closer to winning the Deep Space Food Challenge, put on by the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) in partnership with Impact Canada. On Wednesday Feb. 7, the panel of judges from the CSA and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency visited U of G to […]
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U of G is committed to advancing the student experience through quality programs and services that support the personal, professional and academic development of our learners. At the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics (Lang) we do this by redefining leadership and business education to respond to our changing world. Lang’s vision is to […]
The University of Guelph is pleased to name Dr. Sara Mann as dean of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. Mann, professor of organizational behaviour and strategic human resource management, previously served as interim dean, during which time her deep commitment to Indigenization, equity, diversity and inclusion led to the creation of […]
Happening from Feb. 8 to 18, Guelph Winter Pride is an opportunity to shine the spotlight on the activism and visibility of LGBTQ2IA+ people. Pride celebrations give us an opportunity to come together and celebrate the diverse community we are. We encourage our community members to participate in the many opportunities to celebrate and support […]
University of Guelph alumna Dr. Sabrina Rondeau has received the prestigious 2023 Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS)-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award in the Engineering, Medical Sciences, and Natural Sciences category. The award recognizes Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to the academic community and Canadian society at large. Rondeau completed her PhD in […]
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On Friday, Feb. 9 at 10:25 a.m., the University will run a test through the U of G Alert system. U of G Alert is the University’s critical incident notification system. U of G uses this tool to send important information whenever a critical incident happens on campus or if the University is closed due […]
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“Enlightening,” “engaging” and “unforgettable” are just some of the words University of Guelph students are using to describe the WACE Global Challenge, a program now available to students through Experiential Learning. The WACE Global Challenge is an opportunity for university students from around the world to work as management consultants, helping small businesses and organizations […]
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