U of G News
Sociologist Makes Headlines on Femicide
Dr. Myrna Dawson, founder and director of Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice & Accountability, spoke to The Globe and Mail about the federal government’s plan to name femicide in the Criminal Code. She also discussed Canada’s femicide rates in the National Post.
Molecules Found in Canine Cancer Could Improve Human Cancer Treatment
Ontario Veterinary College research finds new genetic marker for osteosarcoma Both human and animals battling a deadly bone cancer may see new hope, as a University of Guelph research team makes advances at the Ontario Veterinary College. The Dog Osteosarcoma Group – Biomarkers of Neoplasia (DOGBONe) is bringing together experts across veterinary and human health to create earlier…
U of G Among Top Canadian Research Universities in New Ranking
The University of Guelph has ranked third among Canadian comprehensive universities in an annual ranking of top research institutions, maintaining its place in the top three for more than a decade. In the 2025 Research Infosource ranking of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities, institutions are evaluated on criteria including sponsored research income, publication performance and research…
Chance Encounter Leads U of G Researchers to New Discovery About Fogo Island Caribou
It was a fleeting glimpse but what caught Allegra Love’s eye gave her pause. Could it be? Part of a research team measuring the health of a woodland caribou herd on Fogo Island in Newfoundland, the University of Guelph PhD student peered through binoculars and spotted something peculiar in the trees – a pregnant caribou donning velvety antlers in the early spring. “At first…
Psychologist Discusses Pet Parenthood with The Walrus
Speaking to The Walrus, Dr. Andrea Breen, professor in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, discussed the societal shift towards treating pets as humans.
Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare Appoints New Director
The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW) at the University of Guelph is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Derek Haley as its new director effective Nov. 1, 2025. Haley, a faculty member in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, brings extensive expertise in livestock behavior and welfare. He has been deeply involved with…
Marketing Prof Discusses Ethical Consumption on ‘The Big Story’ Podcast
Dr. Jing Wan, a professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Economics, speaks to The Big Story about costs associated with ethical shopping.
‘The Big Story’ Podcast Explores Cannabis Tourism with Economic Geographer
Speaking to The Big Story, Dr. Susan Dupej, a post-doctoral fellow in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed opportunities and challenges for cannabis tourism in Canada.
World Soil Day: Unearthing the Wonders of Wollastonite
Mineral does double duty to improve soil health and capture carbon University of Guelph researchers are measuring up the opportunities for a locally mined mineral called wollastonite to capture and store atmospheric carbon while boosting soil health and crop production. With support from the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, Dr. Rafael Santos, a chemical engineer and…
Why Canada Needs to Recognize the Crime of Femicide | OPINION
By Dr. Myrna Dawson, professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. It’s been 36 years since a mass femicide occurred at École Polytechnique in Montréal. A man shot and killed 14 women because of their sex. Described as “violent misogyny” by the…
Food Business Prof Makes Headlines on Canada Food Price Report
Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, Arrell Chair in the Business of Food in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The Canadian Press and the National Post about the Canada Food Price Report, released Dec. 4.
Food Security is National Security, Says Co-Author of Major Food Price Report
Food prices will increase 4–6% next year amid “Buy Canadian” movement and U.S. trade tensions Food prices are telling a complex story about Canada’s national security, says a new report co-authored by a University of Guelph professor. “Our food sits in the middle of trade disputes, shifts in buying behaviours and ongoing policy change,” says Dr. Evan Fraser…
U of G Student Receives National Scholarship for Female Engineers
White Rose Scholarship honours women killed Dec. 6, 1989, at Polytechnique Montréal A University of Guelph student has made history as the first Gryphon to be awarded a national memorial scholarship to continue her studies in biological engineering. Kaitlyn Root, a graduate of the College of Engineering who is now pursuing a M.Eng. is one of 14 recipients of the…
Food Economist Talks European Cheese Shortages with Global News
Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to Global News about a European disease causing a cheese shortage this holiday season.
English Prof Discusses Student Reading Fatigue in Maclean’s
In a commentary for Maclean’s, Dr. Gregor Campbell, professor in the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing, shared how he’s using screens to help students combat reading fatigue.
Shakespeare VR Named U of G’s Innovation of the Year
A virtual reality theatre project that helps high school students feel like they are a character in Shakespearean plays has earned the University of Guelph’s 2025 Innovation of the Year Award. By transforming classic plays into immersive, interactive performances, the project is helping make Shakespeare accessible to all learners, no matter where they are.
Give Like a Gryphon: U of G Holiday Gift Giving Guide 2025
Looking to give your friends and family a little piece of U of G this holiday season? Check out these unique and Guelphy gifts that your loved ones will enjoy! Creelman Bakeshop is baking up a delightful array of holiday desserts for your festive spread. Order a cookie box with an assortment of shortbread, brown butter shortbread, lemon and thyme, cranberry orange, ginger molasses…
U of G Subjects Rank First in Canada, Top 50 in World
New rankings place U of G first in Canada for food science and technology, veterinary sciences The University of Guelph has been ranked as one of the top universities in the world by subject, according to the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. U of G ranked first in Canada for veterinary sciences, continuing Ontario Veterinary College’s record of…
Globe and Mail Lists Prof’s Debut Novel Among Best of 2025
The Globe and Mail has named To Place a Rabbit, the debut novel by Dr. Madhur Anand, among the Top Canadian Fiction of 2025. Anand is an award-winning poet and professor in the School of Environmental Sciences. Learn more about Anand’s debut novel in this Q&A.
Pathobiologist Discusses Vaccine Hesitancy in Pet Owners with TVO
Speaking to TVO’s Big [If True], Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control in the Department of Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College, discussed rising vaccine hesitancy among pet owners.