Dr. Marion Joppe, professor emerita in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to Global News about snowbirds staying in Canada this winter. […]
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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Ann Pegoraro, Lang Chair in Sport Management and professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed how brands capitalized on the Blue Jays’ World Series run. […]
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A University of Guelph partnership is turning ideas into solutions that aim to secure the world’s food supplies. Canadian entrepreneurs in agriculture and food can now connect with U of G’s expertise and innovation through a new partnership with the Creative Destruction Lab–Rockies (CDL-Rockies) AgriFood stream. U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) has been […]
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The University of Guelph has appointed Dr. Deb Stark as the 19th chair of its Board of Governors. A proud U of G alumna and former deputy minister of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Stark led her first Board meeting on Oct. 22. Graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College, Stark received […]
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A University of Guelph researcher is being honoured for her work safeguarding the world’s water supplies. Dr. Heather Murphy, professor in the Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, has been named one of Women’s Executive Network’s (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners for 2025. These are Canada’s premier awards for professional women […]
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Discarded dry beans used in breeding trials to be sent to Guelph Food Bank Thousands of beans grown for University of Guelph research projects that might have gone to waste will instead provide nutritious meals to the community through donations to the local food bank. Dr. Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi, a dry bean breeder and computational […]
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In a commentary for the Toronto Star, Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, marketing professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, offers a glimpse into the difficulties of securing World Series tickets. […]
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A unique master’s program at the University of Guelph allows students to bring together a love of food and science, training the next generation of dietitians Ryan Koop, a recent graduate of the Master of Applied Nutrition (MAN) program, always knew he wanted a career in food. But he wasn’t sure of the path to […]
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The Louvre museum heist has captured the world’s imagination for its brazen simplicity. But the daytime robbery might reveal an “eroding” social contract that tighter security can’t fix, says a University of Guelph art history professor. “The Louvre theft reminds us that a certain amount of museum security is performative,” says Dr. Sally Hickson, professor […]
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Three University of Guelph researchers have received $1.7 million from the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program to support projects advancing pain research, exploring antibiotic alternatives for animal health, and enhancing water safety and sanitation control. This investment is part of more than $690 million in federal funding to support science and research, of which $198 […]
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Food economist Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed with CTV News a new report from Statistics Canada that shows that rising food prices is a key factor driving inflation. Speaking to National Post, von Massow discussed whether public grocery stores could lower food costs. […]
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College of Arts professors Drs. Jade Ferguson and Deirdre McCorkindale support video installation by artist HAUI, as detailed in CBC News. […]
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The University of Guelph has reached a major milestone, ranking as the second largest university co-op program in Ontario and the fifth largest in Canada. For more than 40 years, the University has been delivering high-quality co-operative education, offering students relevant work experience and opportunities to explore careers and build professional networks, all while earning […]
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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, speaks to CBC News on Denmark’s path of eliminating letter delivery. […]
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Jonathan Chu, PhD candidate in the Department of Integrative Biology, speaks to CBC News on a new study detailing how many birds are dying each year because of cats. Read more about that research […]
Student success, mindset and growth cornerstone of president’s vision at installation ceremony “I vow a deep dedication to this role and to our beloved University of Guelph.” Dr. Rene Van Acker stepped onto campus more than 40 years ago — a time when the University’s founding colleges were securing their spot as leaders, stewarding the […]
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On Dr. Rene Van Acker’s office bookshelf sits a robotic gut — a miniature version of the beloved research project in the College of Biological Science. A tiny leather jacket hangs on another shelf, symbolizing the activities of the Ontario Agricultural College. With great pride, the newly appointed University of Guelph president is starting a […]
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Speaking to both CBC News and CTV News, Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, discussed a recent report that found high lead levels in protein powder and shakes. […]
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Flags on the University of Guelph’s campuses are being flown at half-mast on Friday, Oct. 17, in honour of the memorial of late Honourable Hilary Weston, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who passed away on Aug. 2, 2025. Her memorial is taking place on Oct. 17, 2025. The flags will remain lowered until sunset on […]
Dr. Paul Hebert, a University of Guelph professor who revolutionized the field of biodiversity science as the creator of DNA barcoding, is the recipient of the 2025 Sustainability Award for Outstanding Research and Development in Biodiversity from the Nobel Sustainability Trust. Hebert, an evolutionary biologist and CEO of the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG), is […]
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