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U of G Appoints Vice-President (Research and Innovation)

Posted on Thursday, June 6th, 2024
A headshot of Rene Van Acker

 

The University of Guelph’s Board of Governors has appointed Dr. Rene Van Acker as its new vice-president (research and innovation) for a five-year term, effective July 1. The announcement was made today by Dr. Charlotte Yates, president and vice-chancellor, who chaired the search committee.  

Van Acker has served as the interim vice-president (research) since July 20, 2023, prior to which he was dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Starting his academic career as a professor at the University of Manitoba, Van Acker returned to U of G in 2006 and has since gained 18 years of experience working in leadership at U of G as the dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), associate dean and department chair.  

Read the full news release on the U of G News site: U of G Appoints Dr. Rene Van Acker as Vice-President (Research and Innovation)

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