Student designs app that mimics visual impairments […]
Prof Wins U of G’s First Trudeau Fellowship
A University of Guelph geography professor teaching global food security in novel ways has received a prestigious research award from the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, it was announced today. Evan Fraser will receive one of three 2014 Trudeau Fellowships, worth $225,000 over three years. He is the first U of G professor to receive the […]
Profs Elected to New Royal Society College
Two University of Guelph professors have been named to a prestigious new college of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) created to recognize the “emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.” Geography professor Evan Fraser and integrative biology professor Ryan Norris are among the inaugural cohort of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists named […]
Profs Return from Academic Adventure
Spending sabbatical abroad gives profs new ideas […]
Guelph Celebrates Homecoming 2014
Homecoming 2014 begins with the Guelph Gryphons taking on the Queen’s Gaels on Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. at Alumni Stadium. The annual alumni football game, called the Glory Bowl, will take place at 10 a.m. For the Gryphons match, stadium gates will open at 11:30 a.m., with both a pre-game concert and a half-time […]
U of G Heads to Ontario Universities’ Fair
The University of Guelph and the University of Guelph-Humber will take part in the Ontario Universities’ Fair Sept. 19 to 21 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The event is expected to attract more than 120,000 prospective students and their families. The fair is one of the largest educational fairs in North America and is […]
The Ontarion Welcomes Students Back to Campus
Student newspaper covers campus and city news, events […]
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University, USW Local 4120 Reach Tentative Agreement
Working together with the assistance of a provincially appointed mediator, the University of Guelph and United Steelworkers (USW) Local 4120 reached a tentative agreement, which now requires ratification by both parties. The University and USW 4120, the union that represents approximately 800 University administrative and technical staff, have been negotiating a new agreement since the […]
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Guelph Grads on the Go – Science Videos Get People Thinking
YouTube channel answers which came first: chicken or egg […]
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Update on Negotiations with United Steelworkers Local 4120
This bulletin is intended to update the U of G community on the talks between the University and United Steelworkers Local 4120, the union that represents approximately 800 University administrative and technical staff. The University is currently negotiating a new collective agreement with the union. Negotiations began in late spring and since that time the […]
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Guelph Grads on the Go – Reporter Chases the Story
Meeting Canadian politicians among career highlights […]
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Research Puts a Charge into Fight Against Bacteria
Bug-zappers aren’t just for mosquitoes. A new University of Guelph study might ultimately help doctors widen the use of electrotherapy for fighting infectious bacteria that prevent wounds from healing. Managing chronic wounds costs the Canadian health-care system about $4 billion a year, said engineering professor Suresh Neethirajan: “We would like to bring down those costs.” […]
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Guelph Grads on the Go – Vet Cares for Animals and People
Owners are part of the healing process […]
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BPP Donations Fund Poultry Welfare Chair
Prof. Alexandra Harlander, Animal and Poultry Science, has been named to a new professorship made possible by donations to U of G’s BetterPlanet Project fundraising campaign. The new Burnbrae Farms Professorship in Poultry Welfare recognizes the largest gift to the position: $500,000 from Burnbrae Farms, one of Canada’s premier egg producers. The professorship is also […]
OVC Economic Impact Huge, Report Says
The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph is an economic engine, directly contributing more than $125 million to Ontario’s economy each year and generating 800 jobs annually, according to a new economic analysis by Deloitte LLP. The global consulting firm reviewed the 152-year-old veterinary school as part of a process supporting reaccreditation. […]
UGFA Bargaining Update
Bargaining teams for the University of Guelph and the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA) – representing approximately 800 faculty, librarians and veterinarians – have been meeting since April 28 to negotiate a new collective agreement. The last agreement expired June 30, 2014. Talks between the University and UGFA are now moving forward with the […]
U of G Bioproduct Research Gets $1.125-Million Investment
University of Guelph research using renewable agricultural products in new ways to replace petroleum-based materials received $1.125 million from the federal government and private-sector partners today. The announcement was made by federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz during an event in Leamington, Ont. The investment from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through its Agri-Innovation Program will support […]
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Guelph Grads on the Go — Helping the World’s Children
War, poverty and lack of education among biggest threats […]
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Student Joins AIESEC Executive
Shawn Fulham, a U of G undergraduate student in marketing, has been named national vice-president of business development at AIESEC Canada, a global youth organization that provides students and recent graduates with volunteer, internship and leadership opportunities around the world. This is the fourth consecutive year that U of G has been represented on AIESEC’s […]
Students Help Community Through Annual Project Serve
More than 300 University of Guelph students, staff and faculty will volunteer with almost 30 local service agencies Sept. 13 during the annual Project Serve day. Begun in 1997, the event introduces students to community involvement and volunteerism. Students working in teams of five to 40 will contribute more than 1,000 volunteer hours during the […]
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