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U of G Expands Science, Engineering With New Colleges

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Interdisciplinary education will prepare job-ready scientists and leaders  New foundations for Canada’s future are being built at the University of Guelph, as two colleges open their doors to cutting-edge science and engineering education. The new College of Engineering (COE) and College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) have officially launched, created from the former College of Engineering and Physical Sciences […]

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McVeggie Launch: Future of Plant-Based Food in Canada?

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Just as Yves Veggie Cuisine announces its discontinuation, a McDonald’s vegetarian sandwich has officially launched across Canada. Will Canadians bite, or pass it by? “Research shows that many Canadian consumers are more open to transitioning toward plant-based protein diets, though they often demand higher quality and transparency,” says Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, the Arrell Chair in the Business […]

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‘Sign Up With Friends, Make New Ones’: Why Gryphons Volunteer With Project Serve 

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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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Weeding Out Inefficiency: U of G Engineer Developing Robotics for Lima Bean Farmers  

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An autonomous agricultural robot with wide wheels and a long, horizontal sensor arm moves through rows of young green crops on a research farm. The robot is equipped with cameras, tubing, and mechanical arms, used for field scouting and precision spraying. In the background, a row of evenly spaced orchard trees stands beneath a cloudy sky

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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Expert Available: Sports Gambling Advertising 

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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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Flags Lowered for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

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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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Seven U of G Researchers Recognized by Royal Society of Canada

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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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Into the Woods: Monitoring Health of Nearly Extinct American Chestnut Trees 

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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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University Mourns Passing of Student

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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 […]

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President’s, Chancellor’s Scholarships Awarded to Top Student Leaders

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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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