U of G Researchers Secure Over $2.5M for Health Research

Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
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Dr. Kari Dunfield has received $3.92 million from NSERC, plus additional government and industry support, to develop sustainable wheat practices. Her team will optimize nitrogen use, strengthen soil health, and study the wheat microbiome through multi-year field trials. The research integrates science and collaboration to deliver practical, environmentally responsible solutions for Canadian farmers...

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U of G Secures Funding to Advance Sustainable Wheat Production

Monday, March 30th, 2026
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Dr. Kari Dunfield has received $3.92 million from NSERC, plus additional government and industry support, to develop sustainable wheat practices. Her team will optimize nitrogen use, strengthen soil health, and study the wheat microbiome through multi-year field trials. The research integrates science and collaboration to deliver practical, environmentally responsible solutions for Canadian farmers...

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U of G Ranks Globally in 15 Subjects

Monday, March 30th, 2026
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The University of Guelph ranked among the world’s top institutions in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, placing in a record 15 disciplines. Veterinary science and agriculture led nationally, with strong global gains, while continued growth across programs highlights the University’s research excellence, reputation and expanding global impact...

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U of G Secures $9.2M to Expand Biodiversity Genomics

Monday, March 30th, 2026
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Dr. Paul Hebert has received $9.2 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to expand the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. The funding will modernize infrastructure, increase processing capacity, and support global species identification. The upgrades will accelerate research, train new scientists, and advance the Centre’s mission to map and conserve biodiversity worldwide...

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Research Security Workshops at U of G Offer Researchers Support

Monday, March 2nd, 2026
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By Cate Willis

Research security workshops at the University of Guelph are helping researchers protect funding, navigate evolving requirements and avoid disruptions to their projects in a changing global environment. 

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U of G Secures Horizon Europe Funding to Improve Agricultural Data

Monday, February 23rd, 2026
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Dr. Rozita Dara, College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, has secured just over $1.08 million in Horizon Europe funding to join the Agriculture of Data (AgData) consortium. The project tackles agricultural data challenges, enhancing quality, sharing and governance to...

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U of G's Phytotron Fuels Research Across Disciplines

Monday, February 2nd, 2026
University of Guelph's Phytotron Facility as it glows at night.

 

By Cate Willis

A state-of-the-art facility high above campus is opening new avenues for research and innovation. 

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U of G Ranks Fifth in Canada for Life Sciences, Top 150 Worldwide

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
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University of Guelph continues to demonstrate globally recognized research strength in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject. U of G ranked in the top 150 worldwide for life sciences for the third consecutive year, fifth in Canada overall, with a strong research environment and top-tier research quality in computer science...

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REDLAB in Motion Opens New Pathways to Community Storytelling

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
The REDLAB in Motion van

 

By Cate Willis

A first-of-its-kind, fully accessible mobile media lab at the University of Guelph is removing long-standing barriers to...

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Ontario Research Strengthens Food System Resilience

Thursday, January 15th, 2026
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The University of Guelph, in partnership with the Government of Ontario and ARIO through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, equips farmers and agribusinesses to anticipate, adapt to, and mitigate threats, from disease and climate change to cyberattacks. Through research, diagnostics, training and data-driven solutions, the Alliance builds a stronger, safer and more sustainable food system...

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