With the end of year quickly approaching, we are sharing the 2023/2024 holiday hours to ensure everyone can plan accordingly. The University will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. It may be necessary for some departments to operate during this period; staff members who are expected to […]
Gryphon Football Player Balances Military Duties Thanks to U of G Program
When defensive end Seamus Milligan takes to the Alumni Stadium field next weekend for the Homecoming football game against the York Lions, he’ll have the support of his team and coaches, his professors – and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The third-year University of Guelph student is not only a sociology major and varsity football […]
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Food Economist Discusses Grocers’ Role in High Food Prices
Several media outlets sought the expertise of Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow regarding a demand from Ottawa that major Canadian grocers come up with a plan to stabilize prices. In an interview with The Canadian Press that appeared in several news outlets including the National Post, von Massow said that while it’s […]
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Microbiologist Makes Headlines on E. Coli
Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, a microbiologist in the Ontario Agricultural College, discussed the large outbreak of E. coli infections affecting children at several daycares in Calgary with several news outlets. Speaking to CBC News, Goodridge said it doesn’t take much E. coli bacteria to cause a full infection. Ingesting just 10 of the single-celled organisms is […]
New Gift to U of G to Fund Research Chair in Sustainable Materials
From forest fires to flooding in Canada and abroad, alarm signals about impacts of global warming underline the need to find alternative products to those based on greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels. So says Atul Bali, CEO of Competitive Green Technologies (CGTech), whose company will provide a new $1-million, 10-year gift to the University of […]
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‘Meet Your Neighbour’ Event to Build Connections Between U of G Students and Residents
Students and residents living in the McElderry neighbourhood near the University of Guelph are being invited to attend a “Neighbourhood Meet and Greet” this weekend to take part in a few games, get to know one another and build personal connections. Organized by the Off-Campus Living team of Student Experience, the event will be held […]
Marketing Prof Analyzes Twitter Rebranding in Toronto Star
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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OVC Research Finds Social Behaviour of Dogs Can Signal Potential Illness
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 Researchers Recognized with U of G Research Excellence Awards
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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MFA Graduate Chantal Khoury Honoured with Joe Plaskett Award in Painting
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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U of G Welcomes Vikas Swarup, Global Thought Leader, to Campus
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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Join the Strategic Transformation Advisory Group
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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Vikas Swarup to Serve as Inaugural Global Thought Leader in Residence at U of G
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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Project Serve Returns with Renewed Focus on Community Connections
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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Police Investigating Statue Theft from Art Gallery of Guelph on Campus
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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Call for Nominations – Vice-President (Research) Search Committee
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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Food Scientist Makes Headlines on Food Poisoning Risks
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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U of G Exemplary Staff Honoured at Community Breakfast
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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President’s Message – Fall 2023
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, […]
U of G Welcomes 2023 President’s and Chancellor’s Scholars
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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