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National Geographic Consults Infectious Disease Specialist on Avian Flu in Food
Speaking to National Geographic, Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College, discussed how cooking can lower the risk of avian flu in meat and eggs.
What’s Open at U of G on Family Day 2025
The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, Feb. 17 for the Family Day weekend. Normal operations resume Tuesday, Feb. 18. Reading Week at U of G runs Feb. 17 to 21. What’s open Service areas open on Monday, Feb. 17 include: The McLaughlin Library is closed Sat., Feb 15 through Mon., Feb. 17 and open with reduced hours during Reading Week.
University Closed Due to Heavy Snowfall
The University of Guelph is closed on Thursday, Feb. 13 due to heavy snowfall. All campus events have been cancelled today. Please reach out to event organizers directly with inquiries about rescheduling or restructuring of events. All classes and labs (in-person and remote delivery) are cancelled for today. When the University reopens, instructors will have information on…
Feeling Lonely is Bad for Your Health, U of G Researcher Says
In an era in which an increasing number of people report feeling lonely, a University of Guelph researcher says a lack of social connections has serious impacts on our health. Dr. Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, an applied social psychology researcher in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, joined a team of nearly 100 researchers from across Canada to examine social connections and…
Bad Weather Ahead? Know Where to Get Info on University Closures
When a weather event hits and you need to know whether the University is closed, the best information sources are: If the University decides before normal working hours to close because of bad weather or an emergency, every effort will be made to communicate that decision by 6 a.m. The campus switchboard will also have a recorded message. Learn more about U of G’s Inclement weather/
‘I Owe This to My Mom’: U of G Student Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
It was a gruelling interview during midterms. Jayden Parker was sleep-deprived after his exams and a long flight home to Bermuda, where a panel was grilling him on his strengths and weaknesses. Mostly his weaknesses. “I walked out of there and thought, ‘I didn’t get it’,” says Parker, a fourth-year biomedical science student at the University of Guelph. “I was convinced it didn’t go well.”…
COMMENTARY: Simple Steps to Build Healthier Phone Habits
By Dr. Jamie Gruman, professor of organizational behaviour at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Being constantly connected to your electronic devices, and the social media they enable, may be bad for your health and well…
Celebrating Women and Girls in Science: Innovation and Inspiration
As we recognize the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we open the door to a world brimming with innovation, creativity, and determination. Across the globe, women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are driving groundbreaking research, solving complex problems, and inspiring the next generation of scientists. Their perseverance and passion are shaping a…
University Mourns Passing of Student
The University of Guelph community is mourning the death over the weekend of Kaiya D’Souza, an Honours Bachelor of Science (BSCH) student in Biological Science. Details on funeral arrangements will be shared in the coming days, along with when campus flags will be lowered to half-mast in Kaiya’s honour. On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., a counsellor will be…
Global Food Expert Talks Trade with TO Star
Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to the Toronto Star about the link between Canadian and U.S. food systems and how tariffs could impact trade.
Technology Key To Improving Canada’s Food Security, Says U of G Dean
Ahead of Canadian Agriculture Day, a University of Guelph agricultural leader says what’s needed to make the country’s food system stronger and more resilient is greater adoption of agriculture technology. Dr. John Cranfield is an agricultural economist who leads the Ontario Agricultural College as interim dean. He says as Canada considers how to increase its food sovereignty…
Privacy Expert Discusses AI Chatbots with TO Star
Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Rozita Dara, professor in the School of Computer Science, discussed security concerns around data accessed by AI chatbots.
Lang School of Business and Economics Launches First Online Sport Management Program
A new, first-of-its-kind bachelor of commerce in Sport and Event Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph is going digital, offering a fully asynchronous online option. The program offers an accessible and flexible learning environment for a broad spectrum of students starting in fall 2025, delivering the same content as the…
COMMENTARY: Canada’s New Nutrition Labels, Explained
By Zahra Saghafi, PhD candidate, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph, and Christopher Marinangeli, nutrition scientist, Centre for Regulatory Research and Innovation at Protein Industries Canada. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The way you see nutrition…
U of G’s Multi-Faith Collaboration Celebrates 40th Anniversary
This year marks four decades of fostering a welcoming space for spiritual exploration, interfaith dialogue, and personal growth at the University of Guelph. Since the first expression of multi-faith collaboration in 1985, these resources and programs have become an integral part of campus life, supporting students from diverse religious, spiritual, and worldview backgrounds and traditions.
University Mourns Passing of Former Board Chair
The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Kevin Golding, who passed away on Jan. 31, 2025. Golding served the University as current chair of the Board of Trustees and was formerly the chair on the University of Guelph’s Board of Governors. A public memorial to celebrate Golding will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6 in Waasamowin (Atrium) at the Summerlee Science Complex at 11 a.m.
Food Economist Makes Headlines on Buying Canadian Products
Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics, spoke to The Canadian Press , CBC’s The Current and Global News about what consumers should look for when buying Canadian groceries.
Hope, Not Despair: Bob Rae Inspires U of G Students Toward Action
After the U.S. election, it would have been all too easy to wallow in feelings of hopelessness. But as wildfires rage on and as tensions rise in global trade, the need for taking part in sustainable change, not defeatism, has become ever clearer. These themes drove a recent virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations, who spoke to the University of…
This Cold, Snowy Winter Has Been Great For Our Trees, Says Arboretum Expert
Record-breaking snow this year could be a boon for tree health, says Alison Morrison, manager of horticulture at the University of Guelph Arboretum. “Snow provides insulation for plants and soil as it helps regulate the temperature below it,” says Morrison, an Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) trained horticulturist and certified arborist, who explains snow is an often-overlooked partner in…
Pathobiologist Discusses Avian Flu with Toronto Star
Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice-president (research and innovation), spoke to the Toronto Star about H5N9 avian flu following a confirmed outbreak in the U.S.