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New Honey Bee Research Centre Opens at U of G

A century-long commitment to protecting honey bees has reached an exciting milestone, as the Luckevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre (HBRC) opens its doors to continue the University of Guelph’s reputation as a leading centre for honey bee research and education.

Together, We Can Secure a Strong Food Future | OPINION

Canada’s food system is one of our country’s strengths, but success depends on the capacity to develop talent, advance innovation and convene partners. By Dr. John Cranfield, dean, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. 

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U of G Prof Discovers Plant-Based Solution to Target Leukemia Weakness

U of G Prof Discovers Plant-Based Solution to Target Leukemia Weakness

In the fight against cancer, promising new discoveries don’t always come from where you might expect. New University of Guelph research published in the renowned hematology publication Blood has uncovered a surprising weakness in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that a compound in a common skincare ingredient may be able to target. 

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OAC Student Feature: How Davina Suh Found Her Passion in Agriculture

Agriculture wasn’t always on Davina Suh’s radar.

Growing up in Richmond Hill, she didn’t come from a farming background and had little connection to agriculture. But spending time helping out in her grandma’s vegetable garden sparked an interest in plants that eventually led her to the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) at the University of Guelph.

Dr. Saeed Ghazani receiving an award

Congratulations: OAC’s Dr. Saeed Ghazani on AOCS Award

The Ontario Agricultural College is proud to congratulate Dr. Saeed Ghazani, Research Associate in the Department of Food Science at the University of Guelph, on being appointed a Fellow of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS), one of the highest honours in the fats and oils research community.

Dairy cows in carousel at the Ontario Dairy Research Centre

University of Guelph to host calf management event for dairy producers

Dairy producers, veterinarians and calf industry professionals will gather at the University of Guelph this month for Producer Day 2026, a one-day event focused on calf health, colostrum management and practical on-farm strategies.

Taking place on May 23rd at the U of G campus, the event is part of the Second International Scientific Meeting on Colostrum, an international conference bringing together experts in lactation biology and animal health. 

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