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Music Program Sees 14 Students Advance to International Voice Competition Semifinals

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In its best-ever showing at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Auditions (NATS), the U of G music program saw 14 of its students advance to the competition’s semifinals, making U of G one of the most decorated post-secondary institutions. Congratulations to the College of Arts students who brought home multiple first, second and […]

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Microbes to Carbon Capture: U of G Researchers Receive More Than $ 31.8M in Federal Funding

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Bespoke microbial communities, improved cancer therapies and new carbon capture solvents are among the topics U of G researchers will explore with more than $31.8 million in new funding from the federal government. The funding is part of a more than $1.7-billion investment announced by Pablo Rodriguez, minister of transport on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, minister […]

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U of G Professors Receive Renewed Canada Research Chair Funding

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Improving cancer treatment, reducing antifungal resistance and increasing livestock health and productivity are the goals of two new and one renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC) for University of Guelph researchers. The funding is part of a $191-million federal investment announced today for 230 new and renewed chairs across Canada.  Tier 1 chairs recognize world leaders in their field and […]

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U of G Professors Receive Funding to Boost Canadian Microbiome Research

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Advancing the study of microbiomes­ — communities of microorganisms living together in a particular environment — is the goal of a University of Guelph project that has received funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology within the College of Biological Science, and Dr. Kari Dunfield, School […]

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U of G Music Students Dazzle Audiences at NATS International Voice Competition

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Fourteen University of Guelph music students have been invited to compete in an international vocal competition after placing in the top tier of competitors for the National Association of Teachers of Singing Auditions (NATS). The prestigious vocal competition saw students from the College of Arts bring home multiple first, second and third-place awards competing in […]

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NSERC Awards More Than $ 13.5M to U of G-Industry Research Partnerships

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Studies of contaminant movement, pet food and surplus dairy calf welfare are among the U of G research projects that have received funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Alliance program. In total, U of G research teams were awarded more than $13.5 million in multi-year funding for research collaborations with partners in the […]

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Meet GIGAS, the U of G Robot Using AI to Pick Tomatoes

Dr. Medhat Moussa and Cole Tarry standing beside yellow arm of robot

The AI revolution has come for our tomatoes.  At Dr. Medhat Moussa’s laboratory in the University of Guelph’s School of Engineering, a yellow-armed robot stands on a platform facing a model tomato plant. It cranes toward the tomato when the start button is clicked.     The robot examines the plant with embedded cameras, tilting its head as if […]

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Housing Demand Study Finds University-Operated Housing is Meeting Student Residence Demand

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Updated November 12, 2024. The University of Guelph has embarked on a strategic enrolment growth plan and the number of first-year students it expects to enrol on an ongoing basis are greater than was projected in the data used for the Housing Demand Study. U of G has recently announced plans to build a new first-year […]

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2024 Women of Distinction Awards Recognize U of G Staff, Faculty and Alumni

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Congratulations to the members of the University of Guelph community who have been named as Women of Distinction by YMCA of Three Rivers. Each year Women of Distinction are recognized for their vision, initiative and outstanding contributions to the Guelph community. This year, almost all recipients have connections to U of G as staff, faculty […]

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U of G Faculty, Alumni Named in 2024 Women of Distinction Awards

The U of G portico as the sun is setting.

Several members of the University of Guelph community have been named as Women of Distinction by YMCA of Three Rivers in honour of their vision, initiative and outstanding contributions in the Guelph community. This year, almost all 2024 Women of Distinction have connections to U of G, and the University congratulates them for their impact and resilience in Guelph […]

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New $ 3.5M Gift to Elevate Canada’s Poultry and Egg Industry Globally

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Improving innovation and sustainability in the Canadian poultry and egg sector is the goal of a new $3.5 million gift from the William and Lynne Gray Foundation and L.H. Gray & Son Limited to the University of Guelph. The gift will create the Bill and Lynne Gray Chair in Advanced Poultry Technology Management in the Department of […]

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U of G Increasing Stipends for Research Graduate Students

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The University of Guelph is allocating an additional $800,000 to increase stipends for research graduate students starting in fall 2024. This new investment recognizes the importance of attracting world-class research talent to U of G and will help make a research-focused graduate education more affordable for students. The new funding will be distributed through Graduate […]

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From U of G to the PWHL: Rachel Flanagan Makes Women’s Hockey History

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It has been a history-making last few years as women in music, art and sport have defied expectations at every turn. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé breaking records selling out stadiums, Barbie on the big screen taking on feminism and the patriarchy, and in arenas across the country, players lacing up their skates and hitting the […]

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Celebrating International Women’s Day: President’s Statement

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This year on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of women and women-identifying individuals around the world and at the University of Guelph. This is a day to reflect on the progress made towards achieving gender equity, as well as a call to action towards building a more inclusive future for everyone. Celebrating […]

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Annual Co-op Awards Celebrate Student and Employer Excellence

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Congratulations to all the students and employers who won the Experiential Learning’s Co-op Awards!  On March 6, all award nominees were invited to a celebration event at Cutten Fields. Six student co-op award winners and two employer winners were recognized for their outstanding work terms in 2023.  The awards highlight how U of G’s co-op […]

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You’re Invited to U of G’s 100th College Royal

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Remember 1925? College Royal does. It’s been a century since the largest university open house event of its kind in North America started. Now, the University of Guelph’s College Royal opens its doors to the public for the 100th year in a row this March 16 and 17.  Attracting more than 20,000 visitors annually, this campus-wide event’s rich and […]

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From Side Hustle to Necessity: Gig Work on the Rise, U of G Business Prof Says

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Is gig work still considered a side hustle? A recent report from Statistics Canada finds that nearly 900,000 Canadians who are gig workers have made it their full-time job. Prof. Thomas Sasso, business professor at the University of Guelph’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, is not surprised. His research looks at how […]

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2022-2023 University Fact Book Now Available

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Looking for facts and statistics about U of G? Browse through the Office of Institutional Research and Planning’s 2022-23 Fact Book. The Fact Book is an annual public source of official University details, compiling the most frequently requested data and statistical information about U of G. The Fact Book can be a valuable resource for […]

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