Three University of Guelph researchers have received $1.7 million from the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program to support projects advancing pain research, exploring antibiotic alternatives for animal health, and enhancing water safety and sanitation control. This investment is part of more than $690 million in federal funding to support science and research, of which $198 […]
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Food economist Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed with CTV News a new report from Statistics Canada that shows that rising food prices is a key factor driving inflation. Speaking to National Post, von Massow discussed whether public grocery stores could lower food costs. […]
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College of Arts professors Drs. Jade Ferguson and Deirdre McCorkindale support video installation by artist HAUI, as detailed in CBC News. […]
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The University of Guelph has reached a major milestone, ranking as the second largest university co-op program in Ontario and the fifth largest in Canada. For more than 40 years, the University has been delivering high-quality co-operative education, offering students relevant work experience and opportunities to explore careers and build professional networks, all while earning […]
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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, speaks to CBC News on Denmark’s path of eliminating letter delivery. […]
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Jonathan Chu, PhD candidate in the Department of Integrative Biology, speaks to CBC News on a new study detailing how many birds are dying each year because of cats. Read more about that research […]
Student success, mindset and growth cornerstone of president’s vision at installation ceremony “I vow a deep dedication to this role and to our beloved University of Guelph.” Dr. Rene Van Acker stepped onto campus more than 40 years ago — a time when the University’s founding colleges were securing their spot as leaders, stewarding the […]
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On Dr. Rene Van Acker’s office bookshelf sits a robotic gut — a miniature version of the beloved research project in the College of Biological Science. A tiny leather jacket hangs on another shelf, symbolizing the activities of the Ontario Agricultural College. With great pride, the newly appointed University of Guelph president is starting a […]
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Speaking to both CBC News and CTV News, Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, discussed a recent report that found high lead levels in protein powder and shakes. […]
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Flags on the University of Guelph’s campuses are being flown at half-mast on Friday, Oct. 17, in honour of the memorial of late Honourable Hilary Weston, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who passed away on Aug. 2, 2025. Her memorial is taking place on Oct. 17, 2025. The flags will remain lowered until sunset on […]
Dr. Paul Hebert, a University of Guelph professor who revolutionized the field of biodiversity science as the creator of DNA barcoding, is the recipient of the 2025 Sustainability Award for Outstanding Research and Development in Biodiversity from the Nobel Sustainability Trust. Hebert, an evolutionary biologist and CEO of the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG), is […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Christopher Friedrich, a Bachelor of Science student in the Ontario Agricultural College, who passed away on Oct. 12. A service to celebrate Christopher is taking place on Oct. 17. Condolences to Christopher’s family may be shared through the funeral home’s website. Campus flags will be lowered […]
Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to CBC News about a viral chocolate trend that could be driving a pistachio shortage. […]
Nine University of Guelph researchers have received this year’s Research Excellence Awards for their groundbreaking work in areas ranging from health and sustainability to society, technology and culture. The $5,000 awards, presented each year by the Office of Research and the Office of the Provost, recognize newly tenured faculty members for their research, training and […]
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It’s no secret that birds are facing many threats in our cities, but the leading cause of death may come as a surprise. It’s not avian flu or natural predators, but instead, outdoor cats. Cats are responsible for millions of bird deaths each year, but the actual number of deaths has always been difficult to […]
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Speaking to Global News, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed the price of turkey ahead of Thanksgiving. […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute, spoke to The Globe and Mail about RBC’s $5 million investment in agri-tech innovation, including Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C), a national agri-food innovation and training platform. […]
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Through personal narratives, Dr. Stephen Lewis blends research, film, and advocacy In a departure from traditional research methods, University of Guelph Research Leadership Chair Dr. Stephen Lewis worked with students to write, narrate and film a short documentary to communicate their own experiences with self-injury. The film, Self-injury: Stories of Recovery and Hope, is the […]
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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 meal kits and why they have advantages over traditional grocers. […]
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Internationally renowned MFA opens the door to a new, expanded undergraduate offering When Emily Kellogg began her journey in the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, she arrived ready to explore her voice as a non-fiction writer. Drawn to the program because of its small, intimate feel, she wanted an environment that supported yet […]
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