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U of G Receives Funding for Three New Canada Research Chairs

The U of G portico as the sun is setting.

Digital management solutions for farmers, the mysteries of how species interact and the use of One Health data to understand health traits are among the project activities of three newly announced Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at the University of Guelph. This investment is part of more than $638 million in federal funding; $182 million will […]

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CP Consults Pathobiologist on Avian Flu 

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Dr. Shayan Sharif, professor in the Department of Pathobiology and interim vice-president (research and innovation), spoke to The Canadian Press about monitoring wastewater for avian flu. He was also interviewed for another article by The Canadian Press on what people should know about avian flu, poultry and dairy farms. […]

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U of G Recognizes and Celebrates the Transgender Community

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Trans Awareness Week, held from Nov. 13 to 19, along with the Trans Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20, holds deep significance for our University community as we come together to honor and support our transgender and non-binary members.   “Transgender Awareness Week isn’t just a time to raise awareness, but also to celebrate trans identities,” […]

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Rural-Proofing Emergency Management Post COVID-19: A Northern Ontario Case Study

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Amidst a growing body of research exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Guelph researchers are aiming to reframe the way we think about disruptive emergencies to better prepare, particularly in rural communities. Amanda Mongeon, PhD candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD), has co-authored a report with Dr. […]

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Why Winter is a Great Time to Take Up Birding 

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Despite colder temperatures on the way, a University of Guelph educator suggests this is actually an ideal time of year to start a new outdoor hobby: birding.  “Fewer leaves and vegetation make finding birds a lot easier, especially for beginners,” says Chris Earley, interpretive biologist and education coordinator at The Arboretum. “Birding is for everyone […]

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University of Guelph Developing First-Year Student Residence 

Students walk across Branion Plaza in fall.

The University of Guelph is working to develop a new on-campus student residence building for first-year students. The new residence is a major commitment to expanding the support U of G provides to students as the University sees an increase in demand for a U of G education and seeks to strategically grow enrolment.  The […]

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U of G Offering Training to Faculty and Staff in Support of Student Wellness  

The University of Guelph has launched an innovative training program aimed at increasing faculty and staff’s knowledge, understanding and awareness of how both lived traumatic experiences and generational trauma can impact student mental health and well-being.  Trauma-Informed Care Training: Connecting with Compassion (TIC:CC) is a two-hour in-person training program for staff and faculty who work […]

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U of G Launches New Training to Support Student Mental Health

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The University of Guelph is pleased to announce the launch of a unique new training initiative aimed at supporting student mental health through Trauma-Informed Care Training: Connecting with Compassion. This innovative program, one of the first of its kind being offered to staff and faculty on a Canadian campus, is designed to equip our faculty […]

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OVC Receives $ 4M Gift Toward New Medical and Surgical Learning Centre  

The OVC Main building.

Sheryl and David Kerr have made a $4-million lead gift toward the new two-storey Medical and Surgical Learning Centre (MSLC) at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) to support the infrastructure changes made necessary by the expansion of the veterinary class.  The new architecturally unique centre will provide dedicated areas for students to practice their pre-surgical […]

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The U of G Community Remembers Elder Dan Smoke

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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Elder Asayenes Dan Smoke, a highly respected member of the Indigenous community. A member of the Seneca Nation, Kildeer Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River territory, Dan dedicated himself to walking alongside generations of students, staff and faculty in […]

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Charlotte Yates Retiring From Her Position as U of G’s President and Vice-Chancellor   

Dr. Charlotte Yates has notified the University of Guelph Board of Governors that she is retiring from her position as president and vice-chancellor, effective Nov. 7, 2024.    Yates joined U of G in 2015 as provost and vice-president (academic). She was named interim president and vice-chancellor in 2020 and appointed president and vice-chancellor in 2021.   […]

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Charlotte Yates Retiring From Her Position as U of G’s President and Vice-Chancellor 

Dr. Charlotte Yates has notified the University of Guelph Board of Governors that she is retiring from her position as president and vice-chancellor, effective November 7, 2024.    Yates joined U of G in 2015 as provost and vice-president (academic). She was named interim president and vice-chancellor in 2020 and appointed president and vice-chancellor in 2021. […]

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War Memorial Hall Marks 100th Anniversary

The stone War Memorial Hall with tree leaves in the foreground

A University of Guelph building steeped in history will mark its 100th anniversary ahead of Remembrance Day.  The origins of War Memorial Hall, which still operates as a lecture hall today, can be traced back to the Ontario Agricultural College in 1919. Following the end of the First World War, students were looking for a […]

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U of G Researchers to Study Effects of Oil Exposure on Pacific Salmon 

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University of Guelph researchers are working to protect and conserve Pacific salmon populations by studying how diluted bitumen (dilbit), a type of crude oil, affects the animal’s health and life cycle.   Dr. Sarah Alderman and Dr. Todd Gillis, professors in the Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science, will receive nearly $1.5 million in […]

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U of G Researchers Helping to Protect Lemurs, World’s Most Endangered Animals 

Three lemurs perched on a tree branch, likely in a natural forested environment. The lemurs have striking white and dark brown fur, with expressive, bright yellow eyes and a distinct dark facial mask. They are comfortably resting on the tree limb, with their long tails hanging below, surrounded by lush green foliage against a blue sky.

In the vast lands of Madagascar, researchers describe a “tragedy without villains” – lemurs are disappearing from forests that are shrinking.   At the Ankarafantsika National Park in Madagascar, lemurs live among humans in a place considered their last refuge. As the most endangered animals in the world – 98 per cent of over 100 lemur […]

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Updated: Guelph Transit Employees Set to Strike on Nov. 7

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Updated: As of the evening of Nov. 5, 2024, the union representing Guelph Transit workers and the City of Guelph have reached a tentative agreement, averting a strike. The Guelph Transit employees are set to strike on Nov. 7 at 12:01 a.m. If the strike happens, there will be an immediate service disruption across the […]

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$ 2M Gift Advances G. Magnotta Lab’s Work in Lyme Disease Research at U of G

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Driven by passion, fueled by philanthropy. That is the mantra by which the G. Magnotta Research Lab at the University of Guelph operates. The interdisciplinary research team shares a common goal – combating Lyme disease and other related illnesses. Under lab director Dr. Melanie Wills of the College of Biological Science, the G. Magnotta Research […]

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