Dr. Christina Smylitopoulos, a professor of art history in the College of Arts, has been named the Ontario Art Education Association’s Post-Secondary Art Educator of the Year for 2023. “This is a true honour,” said Smylitopoulos, who teaches in the School of Fine Art and Music. “It is a privilege to contribute to University of […]
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The University of Guelph has named Dr. John Livernois as its executive lead of the Strategic Transformation initiative. In his capacity as executive lead, Livernois will oversee the University’s Strategic Transformation and lead the Strategic Transformation Office. Through Strategic Transformation, the U of G will leverage its unique strengths to modernize and drive academic and […]
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The University of Guelph has named Dr. John Livernois as its Executive Lead of the Strategic Transformation initiative. In his capacity as Executive Lead, John Livernois will oversee the University’s Strategic Transformation and lead the Strategic Transformation Office. Through Strategic Transformation, the U of G will leverage its unique strengths to modernize and drive academic […]
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For two decades, Dr. Beth Parker, a professor in the School of Engineering and director of the Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute (MG360), has collaborated with the City of Guelph and two environmental engineering firms — Matrix Solutions and WSP Global — to enhance the City’s groundwater monitoring network with state-of-the-science methods to manage risks […]
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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair celebrates its 101st anniversary this year and the University of Guelph will return to engage visitors in its innovative research, bringing an educational perspective to the celebration of the very best food, livestock and horsemanship in Canada. U of G’s exhibit at the fair, centered on the Future of Food, […]
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The University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus is opening its doors to Grade 11 and 12 post-secondary students, transfer and mature students and their families, to discover career pathways and programs in plants, animals and the environment. Ridgetown’s open houses are a great way to discover the campus and connect with current students. Prospective students can […]
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Students, faculty, and staff at U of G can now apply to the Office of Diversity and Human Rights for financial support for their amazing inclusion efforts through the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Enhancement Fund for the winter 2024 semester. This $200,000 fund is available to support initiatives that enhance equity, diversity, and inclusion and […]
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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, professor of food science in the Ontario Agricultural College, shared his expertise with People magazine for a piece on how improper cooking and storing of food can lead to bacterial illness. Baccilus cereus, the bacteria species that causes “fried rice syndrome,” as it has been called on TikTok, can be found in […]
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A search committee has been established to support the search for the University’s next Vice-President (Research). In keeping with the Policy on University Appointments, the committee is comprised of members appointed by the Senate, Board of Governors and President. The Vice-President (Research) search committee comprises a cross-section of University community members as follows: Charlotte Yates, […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and professor of geography at the University of Guelph, has been appointed to the steering committee of the High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS). The HLPE-FSN is the United Nations body for […]
The University of Guelph is commencing a search for its next Provost & Vice-President (Academic) and is calling for nominations for faculty, staff and students to serve on the search committee. The search process is commencing after the recent announcement that Dr. Gwen Chapman, Provost and Vice-President has shared her intention to retire from the […]
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The Office of Diversity and Human Rights is hosting its first ever, Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (IEDI) Resource Fair on Tuesday, October 31, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the UC Courtyard. This will be an exciting opportunity for our campus community to come out and find out more about the amazing work underway […]
The University of Guelph is among the top 150 universities in the world for life sciences, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject released today. For the second year, U of G moved up in the global rankings in the life sciences, placing in the 126-150 rank, its highest achieved […]
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The University of Guelph is a GREAT place to work! GREAT in part because we are shining a spotlight on the importance of Gratitude, Recognition, and Employee Appreciation Together in our workplace. GREAT at U of G is an initiative designed to foster gratitude, recognition and appreciation for all faculty and staff at the University. We […]
Dr. Ryan Norris, a biology professor in the College of Biological Science, spoke with The Globe and Mail about a new initiative to buy up private land around 10 national parks for conservation efforts. The plan’s aim is to broaden the reach of some of Canada’s parks to nearby areas and increasing ecological connectivity for species at risk. “If you can increase […]
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The University of Guelph is pleased to join the 101st anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, happening November 3-12 at Exhibition Place, Toronto. The Fair celebrates the best in agriculture, local food and equestrian competition from across Canada and welcomes more than 300,000 visitors each year. As a long-standing foundational partner of the Fair, […]
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With a fresh look and a new location, the campus community fridge is expanding to meet the growing needs of the University of Guelph community. On the main floor of the University Centre, beside Subway, the fridge now stands alongside a newly built pantry decorated with a bright, colourful mural painted by Victoria Abballe, with […]
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Dr. Ernesto Guzman, a professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, was featured in The Canadian Press in an article examining the first ever vaccine for honeybees. The vaccine helps prevent American foulbrood. Guzman explained what makes the disease so devastating and commented on the positive effect the vaccine could have. The article appeared in several dozen […]
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Dr. Hassan Khan, computer science professor in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, will appear on an episode of CBC Marketplace. Khan will appear in a report examining the security risks of bringing a cellphone or other electronic device in for repair. Khan, who researches computer security and human-computer interaction, recently led a study that found customers […]
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It is with fondness but sadness that I share Dr. Gwen Chapman has made the decision to retire as Provost and Vice-President (Academic), as of July 31, 2024. Dr. Chapman joined the University of Guelph in 2016 as the dean of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) and was named Provost and […]