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. Nicolas Brunet from the University of Guelph’s School of Environmental Design and Rural Development in partnership with RFS Energy and the Giant Mine Oversight Board has received $466,438 in federal funding to support research on climate adaptation in the mining sector.
Improving soil health is the goal of a University of Guelph soil scientist who has been named the inaugural Charlotte Products Ltd. Chair in Net Zero Soil Management.
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.
Dr. John Cranfield, a respected and long-standing member of the University of Guelph’s faculty, has been named the new dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC).
Uduak Edet, a PhD candidate in Rural Studies at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), is making waves with her research on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into agricultural practices in Nigeria.
A new study by University of Guelph researchers shows avocados may protect the bone marrow against severe diseases, including leukemia. The study, published in Nutrition and Cancer, was conducted on a mouse model of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one of the most devastating types of leukemia, as well as a diet-induced form of obesity.
The University of Guelph is advancing soil health and climate resilience with a new $4 million investment, establishing the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Climate-Smart Soils. This endowed chair will lead research to enhance soil care, mitigate climate impacts, and promote food security, aiming to lead global innovation in agricultural sustainability.
The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) at the University of Guelph announces two new awards that recognizes alumni’s outstanding contributions to agriculture. These awards, managed by OAC’s Alumni Association, seek to honor exceptional individuals who have made significant impacts on their professions, communities, and the broader agricultural sector.
Dr. Linda Keeling, a Professor of Animal Welfare at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming F.W. Presant Memorial Lecture on Monday March 17, 2025 at the Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph