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Give Like a Gryphon: U of G Holiday Gift Giving Guide 2025

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Looking to give your friends and family a little piece of U of G this holiday season? Check out these unique and Guelphy gifts that your loved ones will enjoy!  For the foodie Creelman Bakeshop is baking up a delightful array of holiday desserts for your festive spread. Order a cookie box with an assortment of shortbread, brown butter shortbread, lemon […]

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Can Cold Plasma Solve Our Hottest Problems? 

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With endless potential, this technology developed by a U of G engineer kills deadly food pathogens in moments A purple haze, sparked from a jolt of electricity, is the fourth state of matter known as plasma. And once fit to purpose, plasma can do almost anything:   Kill deadly pathogens on fruits and vegetables. Make fertilizer […]

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U of G Among Top Universities For Environmental Research, Education

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The University of Guelph remains among the top schools worldwide in terms of sustainability according to new global rankings, a reflection of its strong expertise in environmental research and education. The QS Sustainability Rankings evaluate universities around the world on their ability to navigate environmental, social and governance challenges. The rankings use criteria that include […]

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U of G Joins Canada’s Largest STEM Scholarship Program

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Schulich Leader Scholarships award 100 undergraduate scholarships across 20 partner universities annually in Canada The University of Guelph is joining Schulich Leader Scholarships, Canada’s most prestigious science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) scholarship program, providing full tuition for entrepreneurial-minded students who demonstrate leadership, charisma and creativity, with strong consideration for financial need.  Nominated high school graduates […]

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New Pet Loss and Grief Resources Launched by OVC Pet Trust

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Free resource hub gathers storytelling and expert insight for pet caregivers, among first of its kind in North America When Sydney’s dog, Bella, was diagnosed with cancer, Sydney ran up to her room and would not leave for hours.  “She was five, and it was Sydney’s first experience with any sort of death and loss,” […]

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Shopping Ethically This Holiday Season? Cost Could Be a Factor 

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With the holiday shopping season underway, many are making a list and checking it twice. While some may want to focus on shopping ethically this year, a University of Guelph marketing researcher says higher prices could get in the way of that goal.  Dr. Jing Wan, a professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of […]

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Black History Month Art Contest

U of G wants to feature your art on our Black History Month assets!   Representation is incredibly important in shaping how Black history and culture are highlighted at U of G. That’s why we want to feature artwork from a Black artist on our Black History Month digital and print assets, such as social media […]

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Build Canada’s Future in Unique Master of Rural Planning 

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Canada’s only master’s program in rural planning and development answering high demand for planners  Growing up on an Ontario farm, Martin Straathof always knew he wanted to protect farmland and give back to the rural communities that shaped his life.   “It was the rural planning and development (RPD) program at the University of Guelph that offered a bridge between […]

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Expert Available: Canada Poised for Cannabis Tourism Success, But Regulations Needed

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A lack of regulations for consuming cannabis in social spaces in Canada is hurting opportunities for cannabis tourism, as well as the country’s position as a global leader when it comes to legalization, says U of G economic geographer Dr. Susan Dupej. “Canada is slow to emerge as a vital sector of the broader cannabis […]

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University Mourns Passing of Faculty Member

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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dr. Chantale Pinard, professor of Ophthalmology in the Department of Clinical Studies, who passed away on Nov. 11, 2025. Pinard’s obituary is available on GuelphToday. A memorial service will be held on Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. in the Summerlee Science Complex Waasamowin (Atrium) at U of G. […]

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