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Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Dr. Sean Lyons, associate dean, research and graduate studies, in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed rising interest in labelling and defining generations.

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Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to The Globe and Mail about vertical farming and other emerging agriculture technologies.

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On the afternoon of May 12, the University of Guelph Campus Safety Office (CSO) received a report from an individual using a gender-neutral change room at the Athletics Centre. The individual reported that someone was attempting to film them while they were changing. The Guelph Police Service has been advised of the incident and the Campus Safety Office is investigating.

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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed how U.S. tariffs could impact food prices.

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Dr. Paulina García-Del Moral, professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, spoke to The New York Times about the death of a Mexican influencer on TikTok and the prevalence of femicide in the country.

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Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice-president (research and innovation), spoke to Global News about the risk of avian flu in cats.

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Kim Jo Bliss, a community leader and lead technician at the Ontario Crops Research Centre – Emo, has received a King Charles III Coronation Medal for her work driving agricultural innovation in Northern Ontario. Bliss is a passionate beef and sheep farmer with deep agricultural roots and is the lead technician at the Emo site, helping with experiments, collecting data and analyzing results.

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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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