Mineral does double duty to improve soil health and capture carbon University of Guelph researchers are measuring up the opportunities for a locally mined mineral called wollastonite to capture and store atmospheric carbon while boosting soil health and crop production. With support from the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, Dr. Rafael Santos, a chemical engineer […]
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By Dr. Myrna Dawson, professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. It’s been 36 years since a mass femicide occurred at École Polytechnique in Montréal. A man shot and killed 14 women because of their sex. Described as “violent misogyny” by […]
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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 The Canadian Press and the National Post about the Canada Food Price Report, released Dec. 4. […]
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Food prices will increase 4–6% next year amid “Buy Canadian” movement and U.S. trade tensions Food prices are telling a complex story about Canada’s national security, says a new report co-authored by a University of Guelph professor. “Our food sits in the middle of trade disputes, shifts in buying behaviours and ongoing policy change,” says […]
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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, spoke to Global News about a potential salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios. Drs. Jeff Farber and Keith Warriner, in the Department of Food Science, spoke to the National Post about recalling baby formula following an outbreak of botulism in the U.S. Warriner also […]
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White Rose Scholarship honours women killed Dec. 6, 1989, at Polytechnique Montréal A University of Guelph student has made history as the first Gryphon to be awarded a national memorial scholarship to continue her studies in biological engineering. Kaitlyn Root, a graduate of the College of Engineering who is now pursuing a M.Eng. is one […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to The Globe and Mail about the potential of banana prices rising. He also discussed rising coffee prices with The Globe and Mail. […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to Global News about a European disease causing a cheese shortage this holiday season. […]
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A virtual reality theatre project that helps high school students feel like they are a character in Shakespearean plays has earned the University of Guelph’s 2025 Innovation of the Year Award. By transforming classic plays into immersive, interactive performances, the project is helping make Shakespeare accessible to all learners, no matter where they are. The […]
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New rankings place U of G first in Canada for food science and technology, veterinary sciences The University of Guelph has been ranked as one of the top universities in the world by subject, according to the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. U of G ranked first in Canada for veterinary […]
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The Globe and Mail has named To Place a Rabbit, the debut novel by Dr. Madhur Anand, among the Top Canadian Fiction of 2025. Anand is an award-winning poet and professor in the School of Environmental Sciences. Learn more about Anand’s debut novel in this Q&A. […]
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Speaking to TVO’s Big [If True], Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control in the Department of Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College, discussed rising vaccine hesitancy among pet owners. […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to CBC’s White Coat, Black Art about how grocery store layout could lead to impulse purchases of ultra-processed foods. […]
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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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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 […]
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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Dr. Makayla Farrell, a small animal surgery resident in the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to the Toronto Star about helping short-nosed dogs breathe better through surgery and wearable technology. The story was also featured in CBC News, CTV News and CP24. […]
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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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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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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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