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

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The University of Guelph has completed its Housing Demand Study, and based on the study’s results, the University is able to maintain its current residence accommodations, which include consistently accommodating all first-year student requests and providing guaranteed spaces for incoming international and domestic out-of-province students. As a result, U of G can now expand residence […]

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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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Update on University, CUPE 3913 Negotiations

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The University of Guelph and CUPE 3913 – the union representing teaching assistants, graduate service assistants and sessional lecturers – continue to work toward reaching a new collective agreement. CUPE 3913 has recently voted in favour of a strike mandate, which means its members support the work of the bargaining team and agree that a […]

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Irene Thompson, Interim Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) to Retire March 2024

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After being an integral member of the University community for many years, Interim Vice-Provost (Student Affairs) Irene Thompson is retiring from U of G as of May 11, 2024, with her last day of work as Friday, March 28.   Irene’s journey at U of G began in 1983 when she started working in Residence […]

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Coming Together to Celebrate International Women’s Day at U of G

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International Women’s Day on March 8 is a time to celebrate women’s contributions, tell their stories, and support their success.  On March 8 and beyond, many units and departments across campus are holding Women’s Day events that touch on the fight for women’s equality, inspiring inclusion for all women, supporting women’s wellness, and more. Read […]

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Grief Over Lost Pets Should Be Shared, Says U of G Vet Social Worker

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There are a few worse experiences for a pet owner than having to say a final goodbye. A recent episode of The Daily Show is making that clear, as host Jon Stewart shared news of the passing of his dog Dipper in an emotional segment.  At University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), Sarah Bernardi offers a unique service […]

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Promoting Healthy, Sustainable Food for Nutrition Month

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Nutrition Month in March is an opportunity to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Dietitians of Canada also calls us to recognize and celebrate the diverse roles dietitians play in influencing the well-being of Canadians with their theme We Are Dietitians.   Additionally, this year’s theme from the […]

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Happy Employee Appreciation Day!

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Today on Employee Appreciation Day, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your hard work and dedication to our University. You are the backbone of U of G – and your work makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of each of our students and our wider University community. I am proud […]

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University Flags at Half-Mast To Honour the Passing of Former Prime Minister the Right and Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.

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Flags on the University of Guelph’s campuses are being flown at half-mast to mark the death of the Right and Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q, 18th Prime Minister of Canada. The state funeral ceremony will be held on March 23, 2024, in Montréal, Quebec, and will be preceded by a lying-in-state in Ottawa, […]

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100 Years of Bringing Together the U of G Community at College Royal

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Join U of G in celebrating a century of hosting College Royal, the largest university open house of its kind in North America.  Entirely student-run and organized, 2024 College Royal events start on March 6 and culminate in the free and family-friendly Open House Weekend on March 16 and 17.   100 Years of College Royal […]

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