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Toronto Star Consults Sociologist on Femicides
Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Myrna Dawson, founder of the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability, discussed increasing rates of femicide in Canada.
Trade Expert Talks U.S. Tariffs with Global News
Dr. Sylvanus Afesorgbor, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to Global News about the impact of U.S. tariffs on the price of groceries in Canada.
COMMENTARY: How the Canada-U.S. Tariff War Will Impact Products and Industries
By Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, professor of agri-food trade and policy; Naduni Uduwe Welage, PhD candidate; and Promesse Essolema, research associate, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 per cent tariff…
Global Consults Food Economist on Coffee Prices
Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics, spoke to Global News about the potential impact U.S. tariffs could have on coffee prices.
Celebrating Black History Month: Statement from AVP Diversity & Human Rights
February is Black History Month and a time to acknowledge and honour our past, celebrate Black excellence in the present and work to bring about positive change for the future. It’s also an important time for reflection and action as we are reminded of the profound impact Black Canadians have had and continue to have in shaping Canada’s social, political and cultural landscape. This year…
U of G Explores Local History of Black Educators with Travelling Exhibit
In the main hall of the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) is a plaque dedicated to the legacy of Alfred Mitchell Lafferty, just outside the school’s auditorium which also bears his name. GCVI honoured Lafferty in 2018, nearly 150 years after he became Ontario’s first Black principal there. The school has a long history; it is the oldest continuously operating public high school in…
BBC Consults Global Food Expert on Vertical Farms
Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to BBC News about vertical farming and environmental sustainability.
Resist, Reclaim, Restore! Black History Month at U of G
Join us in celebrating the Black community at U of G and beyond for Black History Month. This year’s theme of “Resist, Reclaim, Restore!” was set by the Black History Month Committee. The students and staff on the committee, led by Student Experience’s Cultural Diversity Services, chose this theme to honour the resilience and the strength of the Black community. “Resist” calls us to…
Remembering the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Fighting Islamophobia: Statement from AVP Diversity & Human Rights
Today, on National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, we remember and mourn the lives lost, express solidarity with survivors and recommit to fighting Islamophobia in all its forms. Eight years ago, a gunman opened fire on the Quebec City Mosque, killing six, injuring nineteen and altering the lives of countless others forever.
Yes, Chef! U of G Serves Up Some Experiential Learning at PJ’s Restaurant
It is midday at PJ’s Restaurant and uniformed servers are putting the finishing touches on tablecloth-draped settings as the winter sun warms the room from a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Beyond the dining room a bustling kitchen is chopping, stewing and braising ingredients, preparing the line for service. Dressed in chef whites and calling “corner!” as they pass one another among a…
Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights: Statement from AVP Diversity & Human Rights
Today, we remember, honour and mourn the victims of the Holocaust, including the over six million Jews and millions of Slavs, Poles, Romani, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ2IA+ community. Jan. 27 marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a solemn reminder of one of the darkest chapters in our human history. Eighty years ago, Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp was…
U of G Ranked Among Top 150 Universities for Life Sciences
The University of Guelph is one of the top 150 universities in the world for life sciences, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject. Globally, U of G maintained its high ranking in life sciences, placing 126–150 worldwide for the second year in a row out of more than 1,000 institutions in this category. When considering only Canadian…
Global News Consults Trade Expert on U.S. Tariffs
Dr. Sylvanus Afesorgbor, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed the possible effects of U.S. tariffs with Global News.
Globe Consults Cybersecurity Expert on School Cyberattacks
Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence and professor in the School of Computer Science, discussed why school boards are at greater risk for cyberattacks.