In a commentary for the Toronto Star, Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar ahead of Lamar’s Toronto shows this week. […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to the National Observer about how extreme weather could impact food prices. […]
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From an early age, Daniel Neiterman faced immense pressure to succeed. As a young child, he and his family immigrated to Canada in pursuit of a better life. Recognizing the sacrifices made, Neiterman, the eldest of five, says, “My family’s stories instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility to use the opportunities I was […]
From investigating microbial resistance mechanisms to helping Indigenous communities lead environmental assessments and more, researchers at the University of Guelph have been awarded more than $5 million in grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). “This federal investment will support our researchers as they explore factors that impact people’s health, from both biological […]
Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to CBC News about how a labour dispute could impact banana prices. […]
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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Myrna Dawson, founder of the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability, discussed the need to define femicide in the Criminal Code. […]
1976. Imagine it. No cell phones, no specialty coffee spots on campus, no Gryphon statue. The prime minister was Pierre Trudeau, and the University of Guelph was just 12 years old. There was no internet, no online learning, Apple Computer was only founded that spring. And Dave Burnett, a self-proclaimed Guelph farm boy, was fresh […]
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When Ontario Agricultural College student Allison Leroux started her own pop-up pizza shop in her third year of studies, it wasn’t just a business decision – it was the result of years spent learning, volunteering, and connecting with others over food. Leroux, who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology and a […]
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Appearing on The Vassy Kapelos Show, Dr. Julie Simmons, professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed how the throne speech passed “on division” and what comes next for the federal government. […]
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As conflict engulfed her homeland, Dr. Maysa Niazy made a decision to leave Sudan and a region that was becoming increasingly unstable. With a deep love for science and a desire to secure a better future for her children, she and her family moved to Canada, where she would eventually arrive at the University of […]
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Thousands of University of Guelph students will walk the stage at summer convocation next week, marking years of work and the realization of their academic goals. The ceremonies are scheduled for June 9-14, celebrating the accomplishments of U of G graduands, along with the contributions of the families, faculty and staff who supported them towards […]
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Speaking to University Affairs, Dr. Eric Nost, professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed preserving data targeted by the U.S. government. […]
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Dr. Jason Wilson, professor in the Department of History, spoke to the National Post about Canada supporting the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup. […]
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When the first professional golfer steps onto the green at this year’s U.S. Open, the grass beneath his feet will be pristine thanks to a grounds crew that includes an alum who honed his skills at the University of Guelph. “Tournaments are a lot of fun to do,” says Connor Brown, who is returning to […]
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Leaders in research, academia and arts, along with a former deputy premier, are among the recipients of honorary degrees to be conferred during the University of Guelph’s summer convocation. An honorary degree is one of the highest honours bestowed by the University, celebrating people whose accomplishments have inspired the U of G community. The University’s […]
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This month, U of G is proud to commemorate National Indigenous History Month. Throughout June we encourage members of our community to recognize and celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and the richness of Indigenous cultures. On June 21 we will also recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day, which coincides with the Summer Solstice and […]
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This is Part 1 in a series of feature articles highlighting how University of Guelph researchers are working to combat HPAI avian flu. At the University of Guelph, the fight against avian flu is campus-wide. It’s underway in virology and animal health labs, in offices and lecture halls, across training platforms and AI solutions and […]
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For nearly 20 years, condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area have been sold before they have been built – in some cases before the developer has even secured the land – significantly impacting the housing market, and that needs to change, says Dr. Diana Mok, professor of real estate at the University of Guelph. Mok, […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Ze’ev Gedalof, professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed the wildfires raging in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and what this year’s fire season might hold. […]
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Dr. Guneet Kaur, a professor in the University of Guelph’s School of Engineering, has been appointed to a three-year term as the new director of the U of G Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). A unique research centre that launched in 2021, CIRCLE showcases, advocates and builds on research related to India […]
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