Volunteers wanted: U of G community service event returns for 28th year on Sept. 13 One day. Hundreds of volunteers across Guelph. Project Serve, the beloved volunteer event led by the University of Guelph, returns for its 28th year on Saturday, Sept. 13. This time, organizers want to see more than just undergrads, but also staff, faculty and […]
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Speaking on Columnists from CBC Radio, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed the trend of adding protein to coffee. […]
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Speaking to CBC’s The Current, Prof. Bruce McAdams, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed increased tip requests from restaurants and other service providers. […]
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Precision spraying is being reimagined with a smart technology upgrade. Dr. Medhat Moussa, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, together with industry partners, has developed an automated agricultural robotic system to help farmers manage weeds in lima bean crops. Developed at the Robotics Institute at Guelph, the technology is […]
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A University of Guelph marketing professor is available to discuss a new editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal that argues that Canada needs more effective regulations to protect youth from gambling advertising. Dr. Timothy Dewhirst is a professor and senior research fellow in marketing and public policy at the Gordon S. Lang School of […]
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On the second Sunday in September, this year occurring on Sept. 7, U of G recognizes Firefighters’ National Memorial Day by lowering the flags to half-mast. Firefighters’ National Memorial Day is a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe and designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the […]
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Speaking to CTV News, Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, Arrell Chair in the Business of Food in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the decision fast food restaurant McDonald’s has made to offer more vegetarian fare. […]
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For the second consecutive year, seven University of Guelph faculty have been named to The Royal Society of Canada, the country’s most esteemed body of scholars, researchers and artists dedicated to advancing knowledge, excellence and public interest. Four faculty members have been named Fellows and three have been named Members of the College of New […]
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Deep in the woods of southern Ontario, University of Guelph researchers are searching for trees that are frozen in time. Undergrad students Caitlin Barton and Katerina Trieselmann have spent the summer between third and fourth year in the field, tracking, tagging and photographing the nearly extinct American chestnut tree. “It’s very intense, but it’s very […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Donald Peter Patrick, a master’s student in History, who passed away on July 29, 2025. Condolences to Donald’s family may be shared through the funeral home’s website. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, Sept. 5 in Donald’s honour. Support services and initiatives are available for […]
Speaking to Global News, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed the discontinuation of Yves Veggie Cuisine. […]
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Speaking to CBC News, Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, discussed the challenges in tracking legionnaires’ disease outbreaks. […]
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The University of Guelph has presented its highest entrance awards to seven incoming students. Six students were awarded the President’s Scholarships in honour of their significant high school achievements, leadership and community activities. The Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarship, given to one student this year, is named after the former U of G chancellor and honours […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Shane Bateman shared the work he is doing at the Ontario Veterinary College in forensic veterinary science, an emerging field that offers students crime scene and courtroom training. Learn more about this training from U of G News. […]
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Dr. Paul Hebert, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and founder and CEO of the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, spoke with Vox about discovering Earth’s mysterious creatures in the course of biodiversity research, calling it “the age of bio-discovery.” […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, marketing professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke with CBC Business about the lack of regulations for businesses found “maple-washing,” the practice of promoting imported food products as Canadian. […]
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“Fiction can change our lives.” In her debut novel To Place a Rabbit, Dr. Madhur Anand, award-winning poet and environmental sciences professor at the University of Guelph, wants us to reflect on the power of books, language, translation and most of all, love. “Our most pressing crises do not necessarily need new solutions – we already have many […]
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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Ryan Norris, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology discussed the need for a coordinated effort between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to save monarch butterflies. […]
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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, Sept. 1 for Labour Day. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, Sept. 2. What’s open Service areas open on Monday, Sept. 1 include: Athletics Centre Reduced hours University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio + Grad Lounge) Main floor is open Hospitality […]
This September, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph will welcome its inaugural Northern Cohort—20 students from Northern Ontario embarking on their journey to become veterinarians through the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP), a groundbreaking partnership between the University of Guelph and Lakehead University. This cohort is a milestone in […]
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