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A group of people on stage at the LABash event.

Student-Run Conference Explores the STEM Side in Landscape Architecture

Leveraging advanced technology and science in landscape architecture was the focus of a massive student-run event last week, held at U of G. Organized by students from U of G’s Landscape Architecture (BLA) program, the annual 4-day LABash conference attracted over 450 students, alumni and professionals from across North America.

aleana chao in a bakery

Guelph Grad Story: Food Product Innovator, Aleana Chao

Do you love food? Do you also love science? If you do, you might find yourself walking the same path as Aleana Chao, a proud 2022 graduate of the University of Guelph’s Food Science (co-op) program. Today, Aleana is a product developer at Chudleigh’s Bakery, a commercial bakery known for its delicious desserts and deep roots in Ontario’s agricultural community. But her story began much earlier—in high school, where her passion for food and curiosity about science first collided.

Food science students in a lab preparring their food innovation

From Idea to Table: Food Science Students Stir Up New Food Products

When the year-long course begins in September, food science students choose a challenge to tackle, like creating an alcohol-free beverage or a healthy frozen treat. Then, it’s up to them to take on market research and create a product that can fill the hole in their product category and get to work making their idea a reality.

Our Sympathies: Helen Fisher

The OAC community mourns the passing of Dr. Helen Fisher, who passed away on March 23rd, 2025.

Charlene Winchcombe-Forhan with some of the produce grown by the Gryphon Greenhome Growers.

Addressing Food Insecurity by Fostering a Community of Care at U of G

As a co-op student for the Ontario Agricultural College, I have had the chance to learn about  different experiential learning opportunities on campus. Experiential learning is a unique way for  students to gain real-world experience to achieve a deeper understanding of their learning while  building skills helpful for future careers and schoolwork.  

Dr. Isabelle Aicklen smiling.   Text Reads: New Weed Science Prof to Drive Innovation at Ridgetown Campus

New Weed Science Professor Set to Drive Innovation at the Ridgetown Campus

The University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Isabelle Aicklen as the new Ontario Bean Growers (OBG) Professor in Weed Management. She adds to OAC's world-class expertise in agriculture and weed science and will take an active role in driving innovation at the Ridgetown Campus.

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