Centres, Institutes, and Groups

The University of Guelph's Policy and Procedures on Research Centres and Institutes, and Scholarly Chairs outlines the process for establishing a centre or institute, governance expectations and reporting requirements. The official version of this policy is housed with the University Secretariat.

  • Centres and Institutes
  • Groups
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Guelph Food Innovation Centre (GFIC)

Utilizes food science and technology to advance agrifood businesses.

An applied research centre for food research and development, we facilitate knowledge transfer from academia to industry to transform challenges into practical solutions.

With our affiliation with a world-renowned food research university, we provide an unmatched perspective and approach to food product and process development. Our team of experts take advantage of this wealth of knowledge to provide innovative, consumer-centric solutions in alignment with safety, market, and industry standards.

Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation (GRIPP)

Focuses on developing international, interdisciplinary research and educational programs for the conservation of endangered plant species through conventional and biotechnology-based strategies.

Logo for Equine Guelph Equine Guelph

Serves the horse and its industry through education, research, healthcare promotion and industry development. Founded in 2003, this not-for-profit organization is supported and overseen by equine industry groups and are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of horses.

Electrochemical Technology Centre logo with pins listing key areas - Advanced Instrumentation, Waste Remediation, Sustainable biomaterials, Electro-metallurgy, Sensors & Biosensors, Nuclear Energy & Solar Energy, Computational Electrochemistry, Fuel Cells & Supercapacitors, Nanomaterials & Nanoscience Electrochemical Technology Centre

Brings together one of the greatest concentrations of electrochemical researchers in Canada. Covers the whole range of technologies that involve chemical processes that are driven by the application of an electric current or which produce an electrical potential as a result of a chemical reaction.

Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility

Makes essential contributions to plant research and development for space and closed environment-related activities, especially through the research of its  Space and Advanced Life Support Agriculture program.