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‘Don’t Be Afraid of Emotions’: U of G Psychologist Reacts to ‘Inside Out 2’

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Even adults have something to learn from Inside Out 2, the new Pixar film about emotional development, says a University of Guelph psychologist. Dr. Kristel Thomassin, professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, studies the way families support children’s emotional development. She says the box office hit gives viewers […]

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U of G Named One of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes

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The University of Guelph has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for the third straight year by Forbes magazine.   U of G holds the seventh spot among universities ranked on the list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024, placing the University in the top 25 per cent of its industry. Overall, […]

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Shining the Spotlight on Canadian-Grown Food for Food Day Canada

Food Day Canada. A grid of pictures of various foods, producers and chefs, including field of green crops, a bed of lettuce, a pile of potatoes, a hand plating food, chefs picking produce, carrots, asparagus, corn, and onions.

Food Day Canada, a day celebrating Canadian-grown food, honours the work of farmers, fishers, chefs, researchers and home cooks across the food system. Each year Food Day Canada takes place on the Saturday of the August long weekend, this year landing on August 3.  Founded 21 years ago by the late Anita Stewart, former University […]

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U of G Currently Unaffected by Global IT Outage

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U of G is aware of the global IT outage affecting businesses around the world this morning. Presently, U of G is not affected. Campus, classes and services continue as normal.  We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates that affect our campus community as they occur.  For latest updates and information, please […]

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Gryphons At Work – Complete your Training and Hold on Org Chart Requests

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As we near the end of the first week, I wanted to provide an update on the Gryphons At Work launch. Training As a reminder – all university employees (staff and faculty) need to complete training before July 29. The series of videos and how to instruction guides on the Gryphons At Work Knowledge Site […]

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U of G Researchers Awarded Record Number of Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

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PhD candidates studying in the fields of integrative biology and human and animal health are the recipients of Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, one of the most prestigious doctoral awards in Canada. Five researchers will receive 2024 Vanier scholarships, which provide each researcher $50,000 annually for up to three years, a record number of Vanier honours […]

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Celebrating our 2023-2024 Student Experience Winners!

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The Student Experience Awards recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of campus leaders who have made a lasting impact on students’ lives and the U of G community. Each year, the University community is invited to submit nominations for staff, faculty, and students who exemplify commitment and dedication to U of G and the broader community.   Meet […]

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City of Guelph, U of G Renew Long-standing Guelph Lab Initiative  

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The City of Guelph and the University of Guelph are pleased to announce the renewal of their joint initiative, the Guelph Lab, for another three years.  Launched in 2014, the Guelph Lab has been an important catalyst for research, collaboration and experimentation. It brings together the University, City and community partners to create innovative solutions […]

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U of G Students Join Grand River Canoe Trip to Honour 400-Year-Old Treaty

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Two rows of canoeists will soon dip their paddles into the Grand River, as they travel the waters from Cambridge to Lake Erie. This 10-day trip, on its ninth anniversary, is infused with more than 400 years of history, honouring a living peace treaty between the Haudenosaunee and the Dutch settlers. Paddling along one row […]

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Encampment on U of G Campus: July 16 Update

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Dear U of G students, faculty and staff, I’m writing today to confirm the encampment has voluntarily disbanded and vacated U of G property. We are pleased there has been a peaceful end to the encampment and welcome the restoration of Branion Plaza as a space that can be used by our entire community.  The University […]

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U of G Statement: Social media comments from U of G faculty

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We are aware of comments posted to social media over the weekend by a University of Guelph professor. We are taking this seriously and are currently looking into the matter. The recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump is horrific and deeply concerning. The University of Guelph does not condone violence of any […]

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From Single-Use Plastic Alternatives to Responsible Farm AI, Ontario Invests $ 7M in U of G Research

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Engineering a robot to harvest tomatoes, making microplastic-free green composites and using responsible artificial intelligence are among more than 40 University of Guelph agri-food research projects receiving more than $7 million in new funding from the Government of Ontario. This funding will support U of G research that delivers solutions for Ontario’s farmers, agribusinesses and […]

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