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Dr. Rene Van Acker Appointed U of G President

Dr. Rene Van Acker, a world-renowned scholar and leader deeply rooted in the University of Guelph community, has been appointed U of G’s 10th president and vice-chancellor.

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U of G Creates Award to Support Local First Nations Students

U of G is announces the creation of the Local First Nations Award for future and current students from the 11 First Nations communities on whose treaty lands and territories the University resides. The award aims to cover tuition costs and is fully funded by the University as an act of reconciliation.

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CEPS 2025 Convocation Awards

Thirteen 2025 awards will be given to exceptional graduating CEPS students for their achievements.

AI Assists in Planning Radiation Treatments for Dogs

AI Assists in Planning Radiation Treatments for Dogs

Brain tumours can develop in any dog breed at any age, but in 8-year-old dogs the chance of having a brain tumour is between 2.8-4.5 per cent. Cancer treatment is important to improving the longevity and quality of their lives. Radiation therapy exposes cancer cells to high doses of radiation over several weeks, fatally damaging their DNA, as one avenue.