Speaking to CTV National News, Dr. Julie Simmons, professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed the debate ahead of the federal byelection in rural Alberta. […]
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August 1 marks Emancipation Day in Canada – a solemn and powerful reminder of the historic day in 1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act laid the foundation for a pathway to freedom for enslaved people. On this day, we reflect on the enduring, painful legacy of slavery, colonialism, and anti-Black racism, and we honour the strength, […]
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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, August 4 for the Civic Holiday. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, August 5. What’s open Service areas open on Monday, August 4 include: Athletics Centre Reduced hours University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio + Grad Lounge) Main floor is open […]
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Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to CTV News about plans to cull a B.C. ostrich flock due to avian flu. […]
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Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Dr. Brendan Daisley, a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, discussed how reducing antibiotic use could result in more honey bee deaths. […]
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Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, Arrell Chair in the Business of Food in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to CTV News about how restaurant menu items are linked to obesity rates. […]
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Despite tighter restrictions on antibiotics used in Canadian beekeeping, honey bee death rates are still rising. A new study led by University of Guelph researchers, published in Nature Sustainability, is the first large-scale project to assess antibiotic usage trends and their impact on honey bee health in Canada. The withdrawal of antibiotics, following recent regulation changes, […]
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In Spring 2026, the University of Guelph will begin construction of an on-campus garden that will celebrate the importance of the DM Rutherford Family Conservatory and honour its role in the University’s history. This project will be conceptually designed by landscape architecture students from the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development. Help shape the […]
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Conservation efforts to protect the eastern North American monarch butterfly for future generations will require a coordinated effort between Canada, the United States and Mexico, according to new research published by Dr. Ryan Norris, ecologist in the Department of Integrative Biology and Dr. Tyler Flockhart, a population biologist and former PhD student at the University […]
UPDATE: Following a police investigation, the individual was located and arrested by officers with the Guelph Police Service on July 25, 2025. The Guelph Police Service (GPS) has posted an update regarding a high-risk offender who was released from custody on July 24. To help ensure the safety of our campus community, the University of Guelph shared this update on social media, […]
Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence and professor in the School of Computer Science, spoke to The Globe and Mail about how airlines tracking data could make flights more expensive. […]
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Speaking to CBC’s The National, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed the need for transparency when labelling foods as Canadian at the grocery store. […]
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High school students across Canada and the United States are spending the summer at the University of Guelph, gaining hands-on science experience in state-of-the-art labs and facilities. The students are part of SSP International’s (SSPI) Summer Science Program, a renowned STEM program that offers immersive experiences for Grade 11 students at campuses across the United […]
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Fungal infections, which are often deadly in people with weakened immune systems, have become increasingly difficult to treat. That is because the widespread use of antifungal drugs in medicine and agriculture is driving resistance to the limited arsenal of available medications. Rather than searching for new antifungals, researchers from the University of Guelph are pursuing […]
Speaking to Yahoo! Finance, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed how independent grocers differ from box stores by offering local options. […]
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A strong local food supply that protects farmers, the supply chain and the environment: that’s the goal of $5.4 million in provincial funding for 28 University of Guelph research projects. The investment comes from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration among the University of Guelph, the […]
In a commentary for The Globe and Mail, Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, argued Canada must protect the dairy industry’s supply management system as it comes under threat from the U.S. trade war. […]
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Dr. Fatemeh Fazel left her home in Iran to research avian flu at U of G. Now she’s working on what could be a game-changer for vaccines. This is part three in a series of feature articles highlighting how University of Guelph researchers are working to combat HPAI avian flu. In Mashhad, Iran, Dr. Fatemeh Fazel was […]
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The colourful plush Labubu dolls taking over the internet are leading to unsustainable consumption, according to a marketing researcher at the University of Guelph. Dr. Jing Wan, a professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Economics who studies emotional, ethical and sustainable consumption, says the collectable toys have been rising in popularity in recent […]
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Constituents in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot will head to the polls on Aug. 18 for a byelection in which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hopes to win back a seat in the House of Commons. Dr. Julie Simmons, a professor in the University of Guelph’s Department of Political Science, is available for interviews […]
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