A new, first-of-its-kind graduate training program hosted by universities in France and Canada aims to create the next generation of environmental leaders. The University of Guelph is partnering with Sciences Po – a university based in Paris and recognized globally for international relations – the University of Toronto and University of British Columbia to launch […]
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Between competing as part of the University of Guelph cheerleading team, volunteering as an adult literacy tutor, founding a student club to draw awareness to eating disorders, coaching and assisting with physiotherapy at the Health and Performance Centre, Madison Hughes has made the most of her time at U of G. When the BSc ‘24 […]
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On Thursday, May 2, employees who celebrated 25 years of service and others with significant employment milestones in 2024 joined President Yates and the University Leadership Team in Waasamowin to recognize their contributions to the university. Congratulations to the 25 Years of Service Honorees for 2024: Associate VP Academic College of Arts College of Social […]
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A University of Guelph researcher will co-direct a research project to prepare Canada for future health emergencies by building the resilience of Canada’s biomanufacturing sector, which uses living cells and organisms to create products such as medicines and foods. Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, a professor in the Department of Food Science and director of the Canadian Research […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Ken Morrison, Manager at the U of G Bookstore, who passed away on April 18, 2024. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Tuesday, May 7 in Ken’s honour. Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including: Multi-Faith Resource Team, […]
Two University of Guelph-led research teams aiming to change the way fresh produce is grown in Canada have entered the second phase of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge, a $33-million challenge prize to grow berries out of season and at scale in Canada. The initiative is funded and delivered by the Weston Family Foundation. Dr. Mike […]
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Dr. Ryan Norris, a professor in Department of Integrative Biology, and PhD student Karen Ong, will be featured in an upcoming episode of the program Secrets of the Forest on TVOKids. The TV and web series follows 10-year-old host Taviss Edwards as she travels Canada to meet with ecologists and naturalists to get to the […]
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The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), one of the University of Guelph’s three founding colleges, celebrates 150 years of history, having first opened its doors in May 1874. Today, OAC stands as a global leader in research and education in food, agriculture, communities and the environment, fulfilling its original ambition to become a world-class institution of […]
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From May 6 to 10, U of G will celebrate our annual Be Well, Be Safe Week in recognition of National Mental Health Week and North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. Be Well, Be Safe Week events The Wellness@Work Programming Committee has organized a variety of events to help you enhance your well-being, connect with colleagues and […]
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In Ontario, the month of May is recognized as Asian and South Asian Heritage Month. This is an important opportunity for all of us to learn about the dynamic cultures and valuable contributions made by Asian and South Asian communities. For over 300 years, people of Asian descent have worked tirelessly to strengthen our country’s […]
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By Dr. Nitish Boodhoo, research associate, Department of Pathobiology, University of Guelph This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article The confirmed presence of bird flu in American dairy cattle in a March 25 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) — and a case in Texas where a human working with […]
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In 1984, the Canadian Labour Congress established April 28th as the National Day of Mourning in Canada to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. A joint proclamation (PDF) recognizing the day has been issued by University of Guelph and the University’s unions and employee group leaders, […]
Spring has arrived at the U of G Arboretum! With the warmer weather, many beautiful trees and plants are blooming in the Arboretum. Stop by the next time you’re on campus to enjoy the beautiful flowers. Of note are the Sakura trees that bloomed to display beautiful cherry blossoms this year. These trees were a […]
For the last 150 years, the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) has supported the lifeline of the agri-food sector, exploring and improving how we feed the world, build communities and ensure the environment thrives. Since 1874, OAC’s innovations have changed how and what we eat and how we impact our environment. In the 1950s, OAC bred […]
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Fueling engagement and driving an inclusive and collaborative culture is a priority for U of G’s Human Resources (HR) team. We are in an exciting chapter of our HR journey as we continue to invest in our talent and embrace innovative solutions and services, designed to better support the needs of our valued faculty and […]
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By Dr. Amar Laila, postdoctoral fellow, EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission, Stockholm Resilience Centre, University of Guelph; Dr. Cristina Gago, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston University; and Dr. Jess Haines, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph (Learn more about Dr. Laila’s academic journey) This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative […]
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This is the third article in the “Bringing Our Time to Life” series, highlighting how U of G is taking action on our strategic plan. View all Strategic Plan stories. Students are at the heart of everything we do. We know our students come here because of the distinctive living and learning experience we offer. […]
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A Message from the VP, Finance and Operations As part of our annual review process, the University of Guelph and Sun Life have finalized Group Benefit premium rates for the policy year starting May 1, 2024. From this review and aligned with insurance practices, it was determined that monthly premium rates will increase across the […]
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This year’s Earth Day theme, “Planet vs. Plastics,” names an ongoing battle that pits people against the plastics we use. Who is winning? Let’s consider our “opponent” – plastics. For one, the synthetic material takes anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose. It brings us waste-clogged oceans, animals deformed by six-pack rings and bird stomachs filled with garbage. Microplastics are likely […]
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I am pleased to inform you that we have two (2) candidates for the position of Vice-President (Research & Innovation) at the University of Guelph. The candidates will make public presentations to the University community on the following dates: Candidate #1 – Thursday, April 25, 2024 Candidate #2 – Tuesday, April 30, 2024 The schedule […]
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