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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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Shane Bateman shared the work he is doing at the Ontario Veterinary College in forensic veterinary science, an emerging field that offers students crime scene and courtroom training. Learn more about this training from U of G News. […]
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Dr. Paul Hebert, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and founder and CEO of the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, spoke with Vox about discovering Earth’s mysterious creatures in the course of biodiversity research, calling it “the age of bio-discovery.” […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, marketing professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke with CBC Business about the lack of regulations for businesses found “maple-washing,” the practice of promoting imported food products as Canadian. […]
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“Fiction can change our lives.” In her debut novel To Place a Rabbit, Dr. Madhur Anand, award-winning poet and environmental sciences professor at the University of Guelph, wants us to reflect on the power of books, language, translation and most of all, love. “Our most pressing crises do not necessarily need new solutions – we already have many […]
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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Ryan Norris, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology discussed the need for a coordinated effort between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to save monarch butterflies. […]
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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, Sept. 1 for Labour Day. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, Sept. 2. What’s open Service areas open on Monday, Sept. 1 include: Athletics Centre Reduced hours University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio + Grad Lounge) Main floor is open Hospitality […]
This September, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph will welcome its inaugural Northern Cohort—20 students from Northern Ontario embarking on their journey to become veterinarians through the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP), a groundbreaking partnership between the University of Guelph and Lakehead University. This cohort is a milestone in […]
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Digital technologies are revolutionizing how food is produced, processed and developed. Tools like advanced biosensors and machine learning are enhancing efficiency, advancing sustainability, improving health outcomes and unlocking the next generation of food ingredients. Dr. Biniam Kebede, a newly appointed professor in the Department of Food Science at the Ontario Agricultural College, leads the Food […]
Several campus roads and parking lots will be closed over the Labour Day weekend as the University of Guelph welcomes new students moving into residence. Move-in weekend starts on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 28 and runs all day on Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30. Guelph drivers can expect heavier traffic on Gordon […]
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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence and professor in the School of Computer Science, discussed how chatbots can access private company data. […]
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Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice-president (research and innovation), spoke to The Globe and Mail about the decision to cull 400 ostriches in B.C. over avian flu concerns. He was also quoted in a follow-up story in The Globe and Mail. […]
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In a commentary for the Toronto Star, Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, argues some companies use “maple-washing” to emphasize a Canadian identity amid the push to buy Canadian. […]
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Speaking to The Globe and Mail and Global News, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed how lifting countertariffs on American goods could impact grocery prices. He also discussed the topic with CTV News and Global News. […]
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New University of Guelph students are getting ready to arrive on campus for the 2025-26 school year. Whether moving into residence or settling into Guelph and nearby communities, they’re about to dive into an unforgettable Orientation Week (O-Week) packed with energy, connection and support. Ella Holt is one of this year’s O-Week leaders. Her own […]
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Speaking to CBC News, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed how the Buy Canadian movement has impacted imports of Florida orange juice. […]
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Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to CBC News about a rise in cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. […]
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It can be a fuzzy feeling of grogginess, compounded by headaches or even vomiting. It can make you dizzy, or disrupt your sleep despite constant fatigue, and sometimes it steals your appetite or leaves you short of breath. Altitude sickness is a common ailment; however, understanding what causes it, or how to improve its treatment, […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dr. Peter Conlon, Biomedical Sciences professor, on August 18, 2025. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, Aug. 22 in Conlon’s honour. Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including: Multi-Faith Resource Team, 519-824-4120 Ext. 58909 Student Counselling Services, […]
Speaking to the National Post, Dr. Keith Warriner, professor in the Department of Food Science, discussed an increase in food recalls over the past decade. […]
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