The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Mathew Kyle David Hartman, a student in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, majoring in Honours Agriculture, within the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), who passed away December 22, 2023. A service to celebrate Mathew was held December 30, 2023. Condolences to Mathew’s family may be […]
Ensuring U of G’s policies are up to date is a best practice that enables the University to reduce risk and build a strong values-based culture. In 2022, U of G launched a review of its Policy on Non-Academic Misconduct, which sets expectations regarding student conduct within the U of G community. The review process […]
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Indigenous Recognition Week is back from January 15 to 19! Join the Indigenous Student Centre for a series of events celebrating First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures. Events take place throughout the week and are open to everyone. Indigenous Recognition Week Events Indigenous 101 Join the Indigenous Student Centre to explore your existing understanding of […]
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Do you know a person or team who has gone above and beyond their job expectations to provide outstanding service? Nominate them for an Exemplary Staff Award! The University’s strength is in its people, and the care and dedication they put everyday into their roles that make our institution one we can be proud of. […]
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As the cold sets in and our campuses fill up with students once again, I wish you all a warm welcome back. I hope your holiday break was relaxing and rejuvenating. With the advent of a new year, my thoughts are on the future and what we can accomplish together over the next twelve months […]
Welcome to 2024 U of G colleagues! This year is shaping up to be a dynamic and transformational one as we continue to move towards our vision to Improve Life. Along our journey, HR Learning & Development is here to support you with an array of services and programs. Based on your feedback and the […]
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Multiple members of the University of Guelph community have been recognized for their contributions in their respective fields in appointments to the Order of Canada and Order of Ontario. Dr. Jeffrey Farber, adjunct professor in the Department of Food Science, was named to the Order of Canada alongside Dr. Lorne Hepworth, chair of the Agricultural […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Abdollah (Omid) Payrow Shabani, Professor, Department of Philosophy, who passed away December 23, 2023. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on January 5 in Omid’s honour. Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including: Multi-Faith Resource Team, 519-824-4120 Ext. 58909 […]
A man living with Parkinson’s disease who completed an 85-day cross-country cycling trip saw significant reduction in his disease symptoms, say University of Guelph researchers who assessed the man’s condition for new research. Their findings appear in the journal Physiological Reports and offer important insight into the role intense aerobic exercise can play in relieving […]
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Cole Pearsall may have been named to this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 list, but Acid League, the company he co-founded with three partners, owes its success to a collaborative mentality and a foundation in the Food Science program at the University of Guelph. Pearsall and co-founder, Allan Mai are both U of G graduates […]
Dr. Kate Parizeau, professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, appeared on CBC Radio’s The Current to discuss Canada’s food waste problem. Parizeau said much of the waste problem is invisible to most Canadians “because our food system is so invisible to us,” adding that a lot of food waste happens before it reaches us: […]
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A search committee has been established to support the search for the University’s next Provost and Vice-President (Academic). In keeping with the Policy on University Appointments, the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) search committee is comprised of members appointed by the Senate, Board of Governors and President and include the following colleagues: Charlotte Yates, President & Vice-Chancellor […]
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Prof. Bruce McAdams, a professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the issue of tipping in high inflationary times with CBC’s The National as well as with CBC Radio’s Cross Country Checkup. McAdams said with tipping rates rising to absurd levels, and requests creeping into service areas where they have not usually been expected, […]
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The GenEQ Advisory group is looking for one more staff member to join the team. The GenEQ: Advancing the Status of Women at U of G initiative was established in 2017. Led by Charlotte Yates, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Martha Harley, Associate Vice-President (Human Resources), the committee is comprised of faculty, staff and students who […]
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. We are pleased to share that Dr. Melinda Scott will continue to build on this commitment as our new Vice-Provost, Student Affairs. Dr. Scott will begin this role on […]
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The University of Guelph’s Strategic Transformation has started. It’s an exciting journey and requires the commitment of everyone on our campus, so we can collectively create a stronger University for us all. Our Strategic Transformation is our bold step forward in modernizing our University and preserving our academic and research excellence. While we need to […]
It is not every day that an undergraduate student is invited to present at a national conference, nor is it a common sight for academics to present research dressed in drag. But changing the tides of tradition requires creative and critical thinkers, and when it comes to research that directly impacts the LGBTQ2IA+ community, the […]
A message from Indira Naidoo-Harris, AVP, Diversity and Human Rights On December 10, 1948, the United Nations came together and established the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They resolved that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and the security of person.” This […]
Dr. Scott Weese, pathobiologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to The New York Times about recent outbreaks of a respiratory illness spreading in dogs across the U.S. Weese echoed statements he shared with NBC News and NPR, saying that he doesn’t consider the outbreaks to be North American-wide, but has seen spikes in certain […]
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Dr. David Ma, a professor of human nutrition in the College of Biological Science, spoke with The Washington Post about what constitutes a healthy consumption of caffeine. “Caffeine is a drug and does have addictive properties,” he cautioned, adding people are drinking larger quantities of coffee and consuming energy drinks quickly. A professor in the […]
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