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In a unique collaboration, University of Guelph researchers Drs. Melissa Perreault and Lawrence Goodridge are combining their areas of expertise in Indigenous scholarship and wastewater monitoring to inform a new Indigenous-specific policy that balances public health monitoring with privacy rights on First Nations. Perreault, a neuroscientist in the Department of Biomedical Sciences…

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Speaking to CBC News, Dr. Rebecca Shapiro, professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, discussed the World Health Organization’s recent report on fungal pathogens and treatment resistance.

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In German newspaper Tagesspiegel, Dr. Julie Simmons, professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed how the state of Canada-U.S. relations is having a significant impact on the Canadian election campaign.

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The world’s top agricultural institutions are partnering to address global challenges in food security, climate resilience and sustainable development. The University of Guelph and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have signed a renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU), strengthening a relationship that opens doors to student collaborations, new postgraduate programs and…

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By Dr. Rozita Dara, Professor, School of Computer Science, University of Guelph This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The active and ongoing global spread of avian influenza virus has impacted more than 14 million birds in Canada and 160 million in the USA. This recent outbreak has resulted in…

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Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, Arrell Chair in the Business of Food in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The Globe and Mail about an Oakville company developing healthy instant noodles.

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Speaking to Global News, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed how U.S. tariffs could impact the cost of groceries.

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Dr. Julie Simmons, professor in the Department of Political Science, spoke to CBC News about the Conservative Party of Canada’s federal election campaign.

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As cases of flu, RSV and now measles rise, a University of Guelph professor’s AI-powered tool may help warn against potential outbreaks. Dr. Monica Cojocaru, a professor in U of G’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, leads the AI4Casting Hub, an innovative public health forecasting project managed by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The AI4Casting Hub creates…

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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Mike von Massow, food economist in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed the decisions around buying Canadian products at the grocery store.

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Near the end of their winter semester, University of Guelph food science and marketing students dressed in lab coats put the finishing touches on their year-long capstone project. But these aren’t your typical science experiments. These groups have spent the last eight months formulating ideas for new food products and bringing those products to life. “This is the best-known course of our…

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Looking for strategies to help you do your best on exams? U of G has got you covered! The entire U of G community is here to support your success. Studying effectively, taking restorative study breaks, and caring for your mental and physical health will set you up to ace your exams. Did you know that taking study breaks is actually an important part of improving your exam performance?

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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, spoke to the National Post about the risk of avian flu from eggs.

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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Keith Warriner, Dr. Lawrence Goodridge and Dr. Jeffrey Farber, professors in the Department of Food Science, discuss water bottle cleanliness and what bacteria could be growing inside.

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Prof. Brendan Stewart, professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, spoke to The Globe and Mail about approaching the development of strip malls with care.

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Speaking to The Narwhal, Dr. Anna Stanley, professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed the connections between Canadian charities, tax loopholes and the mining industry.

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The University of Guelph is launching a new look, evolving its brand for a new generation of Gryphons. The changes include a new logo and typography for both the University and the Department of Athletics in two designs that support digital accessibility while retaining the original artistic intent of the brand. U of G remains committed in its mission to Improve Life. As such…

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simmonsj@uoguelph.ca Dr. Julie Simmons focuses on Canadian politics, including federal -provincial relations, federalism, party politics and electoral politics. She has spoken about the recent Ontario election, the Liberal leadership race and the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state. Simmons is a professor in the Department of Political Science at the College of Social…

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Dr. Mike von Massow, food economist in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to The Globe and Mail about government reforms that will make Canada’s food producers more resilient against U.S. tarriffs.

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In an interview with Portland Monthly, history professor Dr. Catherine Carstairs of the College of Arts, shared some insight on the history of fluoride in water after Portland, Oregon voted down, for the fourth time, using the natural occurring mineral in its water supply.

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