Economics professor Dr. Ross McKitrick of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics spoke with CBC News about his research modelling the impacts of the electric vehicle mandate. […]
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Speaking with CBC Sports, Dr. Ann Pegoraro, Lang Chair in Sport Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the movement happening in and around women’s sports. […]
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By Carolyn Yule, professor, Sociology; Kaitlin Humer, PhD student, Criminology, University of Guelph; Laura MacDiarmid, Professor, Justice Studies, University of Guelph-Humber; Sophia Lindstrom, Research Assistant, Criminal Justice and Public Policy, University of Guelph This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Tough-on-crime rhetoric is reshaping bail laws to correct […]
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Speaking to Radio Canada and CTV News, Dr. Matthew Hayday, professor and chair in the Department of History, discussed the impact U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies are having on Canadians celebrating Canada Day, saying “there’s a sudden turnaround this year” when it comes to national pride. […]
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The University of Guelph is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Mazyar Fallah as dean of the College of Biological Science (CBS). Fallah begins a second five-year term Jan. 1, 2026. Fallah joined the University in 2021 as dean of CBS and professor in the Department of Human Health Sciences. “Being dean of the […]
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As climate change and trade tensions continue to put a strain on our food systems, a University of Guelph researcher says greenhouses and other forms of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) provide a solution by growing food close to where most Canadians live. Dr. Youbin Zheng is a professor in the School of Environmental Sciences who […]
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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day (the University remains open on Monday, June 30). Normal operations resume Wednesday, July 2. What’s open Service areas open on Tuesday, July 1 include: Athletics Centre Reduced hours University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio […]
Dr. Rene Van Acker, a world-renowned scholar and leader deeply rooted in the University of Guelph community, has been appointed U of G’s 10th president and vice-chancellor. Unanimously approved by the University’s Board of Governors, the appointment begins a five-year term, effective July 2, 2025. Van Acker says he is assuming the role at a time […]
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Speaking to Global News, Dr. Keith Warriner, professor in the Department of Food Science, discussed a salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to salami. […]
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It is time to shift the narrative around the climate crisis. That is the focus of Manufactured Ecosystems, a new free exhibition at the University of Guelph’s Zavitz Gallery that illustrates the ways technology could replace ecosystem services in the event of global climate collapse. A collaboration between a global team of artists, scientists, engineers […]
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The University of Guelph is pleased to announce the creation of the Local First Nations Award for future and current students from the 11 First Nations communities on whose treaty lands and territories the University resides. The Local First Nations Award will provide funds equivalent to tuition for students enrolled in associate diploma and undergraduate […]
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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, spoke to The Globe and Mail about how job cuts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could impact the safety of U.S. food imports into Canada. […]
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Speaking to the National Post, Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, and Dr. Keith Warriner, professor in the Department of Food Science, discussed ways to reduce the risk of arsenic in rice. […]
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OAC Master’s student Francis Jabile’s research improves support for queer and racialized farmers University of Guelph graduate student Francis Jabile is planting the seeds for a more equitable and compassionate agricultural system, one that affirms and supports queer and racially marginalized farmers in Ontario and beyond. The Capacity Development and Extension student is preparing to […]
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By Zhanna Lyubykh, assistant Professor, Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University; Laurie J. Barclay, Professor and Lang Chair in Leadership, University of Guelph; Nick Turner, Professor and Future Fund Chair in Leadership, Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary; Sandy Hershcovis, Associate Dean and Future Fund Professor in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, University of […]
The University of Guelph will lower its flags to half-mast on June 23 to mark the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Terrorism. This day recognizes those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world. […]
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We recognize the current conflict between Israel and Iran is having an impact around the globe and within our own community. The University has connected with our international students to provide additional resources and supports during this difficult time. We also want to remind faculty, staff and students of the variety of resources and counselling services […]
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Dr. Sherri Cox reflects on her journey as part of the first group to diagnose the 2022 strain of avian flu in North American mammals. It started with a seabird – white wings coated in black oil. Almost 25 years ago, Dr. Sherri Cox took a vacation from her corporate job to volunteer during a […]
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Speaking to CBC’s Quirks and Quarks, Dr. Dmitriy Soldatov, professor in the Department of Chemistry, discusses how microwaving food can impact nutrients. […]
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A University of Guelph research team has made it to the third and final Scaling Phase of the Weston Family Foundation’s $33-million Homegrown Innovation Challenge. Dr. Youbin Zheng, professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College, and his team are receiving nearly $5 million to scale a hybrid greenhouse-vertical farming system powered by […]
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