Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, discussed the re-branding of Twitter to X in a commentary for the Toronto Star . “Given Twitter’s previously well-established brand awareness and recognition, the identification change is risky,” Dewhirst writes. Dewhirst, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, is a senior research fellow […]
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Dogs can signal illness in subtle ways through their social behaviour, finds new research from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). In a study recently published in the Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, OVC and international researchers found dogs that are feeling unwell interacted less often with other dogs. “The behaviour of […]
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Seven University of Guelph researchers who explore subjects ranging from sustainable rural development to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostic imaging have received the 2023 U of G Research Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate the research, training and knowledge mobilization achievements of recently tenured faculty members and help to raise their profile among […]
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An alumni of the University of Guelph’s School of Fine Art and Music has been honoured with the Joe Plaskett postgraduate award in painting, a national accolade awarded to an outstanding, emerging Canadian painter. Chantal Khoury, who received a master of fine arts in 2021 from the College of Arts, is this year’s recipient of […]
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We are pleased to announce that U of G has partnered with Canada India Foundation to jointly launch a new Global Thought Leader in Residence program, kicking off this week. As part of U of G’s commitment to build global engagement, this program aims to foster stronger ties between Canada and India by: increasing engagement […]
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Strategic Transformation is a bold step forward for the University of Guelph. It’s a way for us to better meet the evolving needs of our students, faculty, staff, and community – emerging as a more modern and financially-healthy institution. The Strategic Transformation Advisory Group is your chance to get involved. We are looking for your […]
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With the aim of elevating and strengthening Canada-India relations through intellectual engagement, the University of Guelph and the Canada India Foundation have jointly launched a new Global Thought Leader in Residence at U of G. The new initiative will deepen U of G’s existing connections with India by expanding Canada-India networks and increasing engagement with […]
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For more than 25 years, the University of Guelph has welcomed the start of the school year giving back to the community through its volunteer initiative, Project Serve. This year, 350 students will offer their time to help more than 25 different community organizations for Project Serve, a day of volunteering, Saturday, Sept. 16. “It’s […]
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University of Guelph’s Campus Security Office in collaboration with the Guelph Police Service are investigating the recent theft of a sculpture from the Art Gallery of Guelph. Located in the gallery’s Donald Forster Sculpture Park, the sculpture Feather is a 2.4-metre-high (8 feet) bronze rendition of a crow’s feather perched on the point of its […]
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The University of Guelph is commencing a search for its next Vice-President (Research) and is calling for nominations for faculty, staff and students to serve on the search committee. In keeping with the Policy on University Appointments, the search process will be led by a committee chaired by the president, Dr. Charlotte Yates. The search […]
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Dr. Keith Warriner, a food scientist in the Ontario Agricultural College, spoke to several news outlets this week following a large E. coli outbreak at several Calgary daycares, and the deaths of several people in the U.S. due to contaminated oysters. Warriner spoke CTVNews.ca and helped explain the most common and most serious causes of foodborne illness, […]
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At this week’s University of Guelph Community Breakfast, kicking off the 2023-24 school year, President Dr. Charlotte Yates recognized one team and eight individuals with the annual President’s Awards for Exemplary Staff Service. Established in 2003, the awards honour U of G staff and faculty committed to excellence who have exceeded expectations. “We are privileged to […]
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It is hard to believe that September is already here. As each academic year begins, I love seeing our campuses transform into vibrant, lively centers of student activity. Each year brings us all something new. I am eagerly looking forward to hearing incredible stories from our students, our faculty and our staff as we learn, […]
Eight incoming undergraduate students at the University of Guelph received top entrance awards during an event held Sept. 1. Seven of the students received President’s Scholarships, which recognize high school achievements, leadership abilities and citizenship activities. One student received the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarship, named for former long-time chancellor Lincoln Alexander. The award recognizes top […]
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Many in our community have been affected by incidents of hatred and discrimination at U of G and beyond over the past year. As a community committed to the values of Indigeneity, equity, diversity and inclusion, we have an obligation to ensure that we foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that is devoid of […]
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From Sept. 7 until Sept. 19, nominations will be accepted for faculty and student positions on the University’s Senate. For a list of vacancies or to nominate someone, please visit the University Secretariat online. Details on the nomination and election process can be found there. The Senate is one of the highest governing bodies at […]
Helping first-year students find their way around campus, forge new friendships and settle into university life are the goals as the University of Guelph gets set to host Orientation Week 2023. O-Week kicks off Friday, Sept. 1 and runs to Sunday, Sept. 10, with hundreds of fun and informative events planned for the nearly 5,000 […]
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Cultivating the careers of professionals in the agriculture sector is the focus of a new master’s program in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Scheduled to start in Fall 2024, the new master of plant agriculture program will address the demands of employers in the private and public sectors who are looking for professionals with advanced […]
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From wildfire to quarks and from Indigenous self-determination to AI, studies by researchers across the University of Guelph campus will be supported by more than $20.4 million from the federal government. These investments are part of $960 million in new funding to support researchers, infrastructure and emerging scholars announced today by Randy Boissonnault, Minister of […]
Digital cultural materials, Ontario’s rental landscape and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are among the topics to be explored by U of G researchers with new funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The funding is part of $149.7 million announced today to support more than 600 projects nationwide through SSHRC. […]
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