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Microplastics: The Unseen Scourge

Unraveling the plastic threat hidden in our waters, Dr. Chang’s team has revolutionized the way we isolate, identify, and combat microplastic pollution.

Fighting Climate Change: Researchers Develop an Efficient Catalyst for CO2 Reduction

Fighting Climate Change: Researchers Develop an Efficient Catalyst for CO2 Reduction

Global climate change is a hot topic in today's world, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless when we hear about its devastating effects. However, there is hope! Researchers from the University of Guelph, including Dr. Aicheng Chen, from the Chemistry Department, and Dr. Abdallah Elsayed, from the School of Engineering, have developed an innovative solution to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and combat climate change.

BattleSTEM 2023

BattleSTEM 2023

This past Thursday, the University of Guelph welcomed over 750 students and teachers from 26 different high schools across Ontario for our annual Battle STEM competition. Formerly known as the Science Olympics, Battle STEM gave Junior and Senior students the opportunity to participate in over 18 different STEM based events, workshops, and activities. Battle STEM is one of our largest outreach programs designed to engage youth in science and showcase the University of Guelph’s expertise and resources in STEM.

Several CEPS Students' Honoured with Student Experience Awards

Several CEPS Students' Honoured with Student Experience Awards

Student Experience Awards honour the achievements and contributions of campus leaders who have made a lasting difference in students’ lives and in campus-community relations.  Each year, the University community is invited to submit nominations for staff, faculty and students who exemplify commitment and contribution to U of G and the greater community.  This year’s Student Experience Awards were celebrated at an in-person event, the first since 2019.

Learn more about this year’s inspiring winners:

Professor joins call to regulate use of AI ... quickly

Professor joins call to regulate use of AI ... quickly

GUELPH — Artificial intelligence has the potential to address some of the most pressing issues of our time, but it also poses risks that need to be taken seriously and addressed quickly, believe a collective of researchers that includes a University of Guelph professor.