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Interim dean Dr. Stacey Scott, Gryph and provost and vice-president academic Dr. Bill Rosehart at cake cutting ceremony for CCMPS. A cake is on a table in front of them, and a CCMPS roll-up banner is to the right.

Celebrating a New Chapter: CCMPS Launch 

Faculty, staff, students and friends of the University of Guelph gathered in Waasamowin to celebrate the official launch of the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences on October 16, 2025. The event marked a significant milestone for the university — a moment to recognize the college’s deep disciplinary roots and to look ahead to new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and impact. 

Three students writing on paper with a "BattleSTEM Junior Challenge Rockin' Rockets" sign projected above.

BattleSTEM 2025: High School Teams Face Off at U of G

This past Thursday, the University of Guelph (U of G) welcomed over 1,000 high school students from 33 schools across Southern Ontario for the annual BattleSTEM competition. This full-day event invited students to compete in more than 32 hands-on challenges to test their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The event focused on collaboration, creativity and developing a deeper understanding of STEM while offering a glimpse into university life.

Orbax and Dr. O'Meara in front of inflatable black planetarium on turf field.

Portable Planetarium Launch

Royal City Science and the Department of Physics at U of G have become the proud new owners of a portable planetarium with the help of a grant from the Canadian Space Agency and a donation from an emeritus professor in Physics.

Man talking in white suit in front of tables of people

U of G launches the Canada Cyber Foundry to Eliminate Cyber Poverty by 2030

Canada's CyberFoundry will drive Cybersecurity Research, Training, and Enterprise Incubation

The University of Guelph takes a groundbreaking step in addressing the escalating global cybersecurity challenges, including cyber poverty, by announcing the establishment of the Canada Cyber Foundry (CCF). Rooted in the School of Computer Science, this cutting-edge institute will serve as a beacon of excellence, focusing on cybersecurity research, education, and support for businesses and startups.

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