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Technology Key To Improving Canada’s Food Security, Says U of G Dean 

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Ahead of Canadian Agriculture Day, a University of Guelph agricultural leader says what’s needed to make the country’s food system stronger and more resilient is greater adoption of agriculture technology.  Dr. John Cranfield is an agricultural economist who leads the Ontario Agricultural College as interim dean.   He says as Canada considers how to increase […]

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Lang School of Business and Economics Launches First Online Sport Management Program 

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A new, first-of-its-kind bachelor of commerce in Sport and Event Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph is going digital, offering a fully asynchronous online option.   The program offers an accessible and flexible learning environment for a broad spectrum of students starting in fall 2025, delivering […]

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Canada’s New Nutrition Labels, Explained | OPINION

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By Zahra Saghafi, PhD candidate, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, and Christopher Marinangeli, nutrition scientist, Centre for Regulatory Research and Innovation at Protein Industries Canada. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The way you see nutrition labels on food packaging is about to […]

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This Cold, Snowy Winter Has Been Great For Our Trees, Says Arboretum Expert

Winter snow coats tree branches in a forest

Record-breaking snow this year could be a boon for tree health, says Alison Morrison, manager of horticulture at the University of Guelph Arboretum. “Snow provides insulation for plants and soil as it helps regulate the temperature below it,” says Morrison, an Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) trained horticulturist and certified arborist, who explains snow is an […]

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U of G’s Multi-Faith Collaboration Celebrates 40th Anniversary

A sign at Raithby house celebrates multi-faith week and 40 years of multi-faith at U of G.

This year marks four decades of fostering a welcoming space for spiritual exploration, interfaith dialogue, and personal growth at the University of Guelph. Since the first expression of multi-faith collaboration in 1985, these resources and programs have become an integral part of campus life, supporting students from diverse religious, spiritual, and worldview backgrounds and traditions. […]

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University Mourns Passing of Former Board Chair

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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Kevin Golding, who passed away on Jan. 31, 2025. Golding served the University as current chair of the Board of Trustees and was formerly the chair on the University of Guelph’s Board of Governors.   A public memorial to celebrate Golding will be held on Thursday, […]

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Hope, Not Despair: Bob Rae Inspires U of G Students Toward Action 

Bob Rae

After the U.S. election, it would have been all too easy to wallow in feelings of hopelessness. But as wildfires rage on and as tensions rise in global trade, the need for taking part in sustainable change, not defeatism, has become ever clearer.   These themes drove a recent virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador […]

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How the Canada-U.S. Tariff War Will Impact Products and Industries | OPINION

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By Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, professor of agri-food trade and policy; Naduni Uduwe Welage, PhD candidate; and Promesse Essolema, research associate, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods. […]

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Infectious Disease Expert Discusses Avian Flu on Ostrich Farm with CP, Globe 

Dr. Scott Weese wears a lab coat and smiles

Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College, discussed the decision by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cull a B.C. ostrich herd due to an avian flu outbreak. He also discussed the cull order with The Globe and Mail. […]

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Yes, Chef! U of G Serves Up Some Experiential Learning at PJ’s Restaurant

Three students in black button-up long sleeve shirts stand together smiling behind a counter with a vase of multicoloured flowers in front of a wooden wall.

It is midday at PJ’s Restaurant and uniformed servers are putting the finishing touches on tablecloth-draped settings as the winter sun warms the room from a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Beyond the dining room a bustling kitchen is chopping, stewing and braising ingredients, preparing the line for service. Dressed in chef whites and calling “corner!” […]

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Celebrating Black History Month: Statement from AVP Diversity & Human Rights

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February is Black History Month and a time to acknowledge and honour our past, celebrate Black excellence in the present and work to bring about positive change for the future. It’s also an important time for reflection and action as we are reminded of the profound impact Black Canadians have had and continue to have […]

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U of G Explores Local History of Black Educators with Travelling Exhibit

Two Black women stand facing one another and smiling, one in a beige sweater and brown hat and one in a blue shirt and black braids in front of two wooden doors with script on the wall above them.

In the main hall of the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) is a plaque dedicated to the legacy of Alfred Mitchell Lafferty, just outside the school’s auditorium which also bears his name. GCVI honoured Lafferty in 2018, nearly 150 years after he became Ontario’s first Black principal there. The school has a long history; it […]

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Resist, Reclaim, Restore! Black History Month at U of G

Black History Month. A bold geometric pattern in the background.

Join us in celebrating the Black community at U of G and beyond for Black History Month.   This year’s theme of “Resist, Reclaim, Restore!” was set by the Black History Month Committee. The students and staff on the committee, led by Student Experience’s Cultural Diversity Services, chose this theme to honour the resilience and the […]

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