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Expert Available: Potential Air Canada Pilot Strike 

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Negotiations between Air Canada and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) remain ongoing, raising the possibility of job action. Either party could issue a 72-hour strike or lockout notice as early as midnight on Sept. 15.  Dr. Hwansuk Chris Choi, a professor in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang […]

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Aquatic Invasive Species Likely Found Unusual Entry Point, U of G Prof Says 

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An invasive aquatic plant called hydrilla was detected in Ontario water for the first time in September, and according to a University of Guelph biologist, it most likely took an unusual path.   Dr. Josef Ackerman, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, studies physical ecology and aquatic sciences. He says scientific sources indicate the […]

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China’s Probe of Canadian Canola Will Put Exports, Farmers in Jeopardy | OPINION

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By Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Tariff wars are a recurring feature in the global trading system, and tensions between China and Canada have been ongoing for years. These tariff wars are largely driven […]

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Flags Lowered for Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

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On the second Sunday in September, this year occurring on Sept. 8, U of G recognizes Firefighters’ National Memorial Day by lowering the flags to half-mast. Firefighters’ National Memorial Day is a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe and designated in memory of firefighters who have fallen in the […]

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Community Spotlight: The (m)Ice Cream Project at the Central Animal Facility

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The (m)Ice Cream Project was an idea that came about on a hot day in July by animal care workers working at the Central Animal Facility. On this day, we were short staffed and decided that it would be nice to boost moral and wellness with some cold ice cream sandwiches. As the day progressed, there were […]

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U of G Honours Top Entrants with President’s, Chancellor’s Scholarships

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Ten incoming University of Guelph students will be recognized with the University’s highest entrance awards.  Seven students have received President’s Scholarships, in honour of their high school achievements, leadership abilities and citizenship activities.   Two students have been awarded the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarship, named for the former U of G chancellor. The award recognizes students, […]

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U of G Expands Healthy Campus

As the University embarks on a new semester, ensuring the health and wellbeing of faculty, staff and students remain a top priority for the U of G.    Recognizing the holistic nature of health, U of G is proud to announce that it is expanding Healthy Campus to better support the campus community and respond […]

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President’s Message Fall 2024: A Warm Welcome to Our Students, Faculty and Staff

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As we prepare to embark on another exciting academic year, I want to extend a warm welcome to our students, faculty, and staff. Whether you are returning to campus or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you as part of the University of Guelph community. As you likely know by […]

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Royal Society of Canada Recognizes Six U of G Researchers

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We are proud to share that six University of Guelph researchers will be honoured as fellows by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), as well as one researcher who will be named to the Royal Society’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.  This prestigious recognition honours Canada’s emerging generation of scholarly, scientific and artistic […]

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World-Renowned Faculty Honoured with Royal Society Fellowships

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A record number of University of Guelph faculty have been named Fellows of The Royal Society of Canada, the country’s most prestigious body of independent scholars, researchers and creatives at the forefront of intellectual leadership. Six U of G faculty representing the Ontario Agricultural College, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the College of Arts have been named Fellows and one […]

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Register for HR Learning & Development Opportunities

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Welcome to the 2024 Fall semester U of G Colleagues! We hope you enjoyed your summer and are ready to jump into this new academic year. HR Learning & Development is here to support your journey with a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities that can connect you to others, enhance your relationships, […]

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Global Food Production Is Shrinking Animals and Plants: U of G Study 

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Humans are producing more food than ever – but at what cost to the environment?   A new analysis from University of Guelph researchers, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, says our global food systems are becoming less diverse and more vulnerable to climate change, in part due to animals and plants shrinking over time.   According […]

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Gryphons Read 2024 Chosen Book ‘And Then She Fell’ by Alicia Elliott

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U of G’s annual common reading project – Gryphons Read – celebrates its eighth iteration. This year’s novel is And Then She Fell, by author Alicia Elliott. Alicia is a Mohawk writer and editor living in Brantford, Ontario, and is already well known for her far-reaching voice and contributions as a contemporary Indigenous thinker. Her first […]

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U of G Researcher Leads National Effort to Reduce Nitrous Oxide, Major Source of Canada’s Emissions

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Laughing gas – or nitrous oxide (N2O) – is no laughing matter.   A potent greenhouse gas, N2O stays in the atmosphere for over 100 years, where one kilogram warms the planet about 300 times more than an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide. It is emitted from the use of nitrogen fertilizer and now accounts for […]

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Call for Responses to Special Action Request

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Earlier this year, U of G received an expression of concern from UoG for Palestine regarding the University’s endowment investment portfolio. This initiated the process in the Special Action Policy to strike an Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of student, faculty and staff members of the Board of Governors and alumni, that is reviewing the submitted […]

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U of G Announces New School of Continuing Studies

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The University is pleased to announce the establishment of a new dedicated School of Continuing Studies.   This new school is an exciting step forward in U of G’s Strategic Transformation journey that will build on the success and expertise of Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd) to cultivate a future-ready institution and create more pathways […]

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