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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Julie Simmons, professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed the possibility of a recount in a Montreal riding where the candidate won by one vote.

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Dedicated to promoting the positive role of religion in Canadian civil society, Dr. Geoffrey Cameron, a professor in the Department of Political Science, has been recognized with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. Cameron, who researches religion, politics and refugee policy, received the medal in recognition of his work promoting inter-faith cooperation, working with faith and community…

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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, May 19 for Victoria Day. Normal operations resume Tuesday, May 20. Service areas open on Monday, May 19 include: For additional units and services, please check their websites for hours of operation. Campus Safety Officers are on duty all day, every day, all year, including during statutory holidays.

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Inside the unforgettable projects of Experimental Comparative Physiology (ZOO*4170), a fourth-year zoology course. Cold-blooded creatures are on the move in a University of Guelph laboratory. Madagascar hissing cockroaches and giant African land snails slink along surfaces, leaving behind questions that zoology undergrads must uncover for their final projects: How does pitch-black…

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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, spoke to the Toronto Star about the potential health risks of flushing the toilet with the lid up.

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Speaking to CBC News, Dr. Rozita Dara, professor in the School of Computer Science, discussed the role AI could play in growing food in Canada.

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Speaking to MIT Technology Review, Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe, professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, discussed how gut microbes can impact our brains and behaviours.

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In a partnership with MaRS that appeared in the Toronto Star, Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College, discussed antibiotic management to reduce antimicrobial resistance.

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The Student Experience Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of campus leaders who have made a meaningful and lasting impact on student life and the U of G community. Each year, students, staff and faculty are invited to nominate individuals who exemplify dedication, leadership, and a strong commitment to the University of Guelph and beyond. Visit the Student Experience Awards page for…

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Dr. Catherine Carstairs, professor in the Department of History, spoke to the National Post about vaccine hesitancy and the recent surge in measles cases.

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Ten years ago, Dr. Keith Warriner saved candy apples. In 2015, an outbreak of Listeria was rippling through caramel apples in California, sparking massive recalls amid dozens of infections, hospitalizations and several deaths. “No retailer ever wanted to sell candy apples again,” recalls Warriner, a professor of food safety at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College.

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In a commentary for The Globe and Mail, Dr. Jacqueline Murray, professor emerita in the Department of History, discussed the history behind conclaves, where cardinals from around the world gather to choose the next pope.

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How is the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence disrupting and evolving teaching and learning? How can educators adapt their teaching and assessment strategies, now as well as prepare for the future? And what are some of the opportunities for harnessing this technology to re-examine teaching? These are just some of the questions to be explored in Canada’s biggest teaching with AI…

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At the core of this research program is a partnership between the University of Guelph and Ecological and Regulatory Solutions. A cross-functional research program at the University of Guelph might hold the key to better environmental health assessments. Dr. Robert Hanner, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science and director of the…

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The School of Continuing Studies might be based in Johnston Hall, but the scope and value of what it has to offer students at all stages of learning far exceeds the campus at the University of Guelph. “Our whole mission is to bring the world-renowned internal expertise we have at U of G to an external audience, to empower lifelong learners,” says Dianne Tyers, associate vice-president…

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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to the Toronto Star about the impact of rising food costs on restaurant prices.

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Canisia Lubrin, professor and coordinator of the University of Guelph’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, is the 2025 winner of The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. Lubrin won for her novel, Code Noir, and is the first Canadian to take home the prize. The Code Noir, or the Black Code, is a set of 59 articles decreed by King Louis XVI in 1685 that regulated the ownership and defined the…

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In an interview with The Logic, Dr. Rene van Acker, interim president and vice-chancellor, spoke to the value of university education and the job rate for graduates.

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Dr. Dmitriy Soldatov, professor in the Department of Chemistry, spoke to the Toronto Star about what happens to food when it’s microwaved.

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As we celebrate Asian and South Asian Heritage Month this May, U of G proudly joins communities across Canada in recognizing and celebrating the rich contributions of Canadians of Asian descent to our country. Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity to honour the diverse histories, cultures, and achievements of Asian communities – East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian…

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