Two U of G Researchers Honoured with NSERC Prizes

Thursday, October 29th, 2026
Headshots (from left to right): Drs. Paul Hebert and Michael Steele.

Two University of Guelph researchers have received prestigious 2026 NSERC awards recognizing their contributions to biodiversity science and animal health. Dr. Paul Hebert received the Donna Strickland Prize for his groundbreaking DNA barcoding research, while Dr. Michael Steele and industry partner...

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U of G Receives More Than $9.4M in Federal Funding Including Canada Research Chairs

Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
The outside of the Johnston Hall building.

The University of Guelph has received more than $9.4 million in federal funding to advance research and innovation. The investment includes $1.2 million in Canada Research Chairs funding and $132,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund, supporting research excellence and innovation across the university...

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U of G 5th in 2027 Maclean’s University Rankings

Thursday, October 15th, 2026
The Portico

The University of Guelph has been recognized in Maclean’s University Rankings, placing second among Canada’s mid-sized universities for research impact and volume, fourth for reputation (up from sixth last year) and fifth for faculty awards. Maclean’s also recognized U of G’s excellence across the physical and biological sciences, social sciences, arts and business...

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Eight Researchers Honoured with U of G Research Excellence Awards

Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Headshots from top left to bottom right: Dr. Alex Souchen, Dr. Siavash Vahidi, Dr. Derek O’Flaherty, Dr. Mohammad Al Janaideh, Dr. Stephanie Craig, Dr. Sumitra Auschaitrakul, Dr. Biniam Kebede and Dr. Nicole Ricker.

Eight University of Guelph researchers have received 2026 Research Excellence Awards for advancing knowledge and translating research into action. Recipients are Drs. Alex Souchen, Siavash Vahidi,...

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U of G Research to Help Guide the Future of Boreal Caribou Conservation

Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Dr. Quinn Webber standing outside.

More than $1.3 million in funding will support three projects examining Ontario's threatened species.

New research will help answer some of the biggest questions surrounding Ontario's threatened boreal caribou, providing critical knowledge to guide conservation and management efforts. 

Dr. Quinn Webber, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, College of...

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Royal Society of Canada Honours Two U of G Researchers

Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
Headshots of Dr. Ángela Cánovas and Dr. Javed Sidiqi.

Dr. Ángela Cánovas and Dr. Javed Sidiqi have been named Members of the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Cánovas advances sustainable livestock production through genomics and big data, while Sidiqi develops climate-resilient crops and approaches to strengthen food security...

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New U of G Research Chair to Advance Biotechnology

Thursday, August 27th, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Christopher Hittinger.

Dr. Chris Hittinger will join the University of Guelph as the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Biodiscovery, Biodesign and Bioproduction, backed by $8 million in federal funding. He will engineer yeasts to develop renewable fuels and bioproducts while supporting a new national biotechnology centre connecting research, training and industry collaboration...

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$22M in Federal Funding Supports Research Excellence

Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
From left: Dr. Kari Dunfield, professor; Dr. Mazyar Falllah, vice-president, research and innovation; Manal Bahubeshi, NSERC VP; Dominique O’Rourke, MP for Guelph; Karim Bardeesy, parliamentary secretary to the minister of industry; Mélanie Joly, minister of industry and minister responsible for Canada economic development for Québec region; Dr. Rene Van Acker, president and vice-chancellor.

University of Guelph researchers have received more than $22 million in federal funding through NSERC to advance discovery research in environmental resilience, human and animal health and emerging technologies. The investment will support 58 Discovery Grants, subatomic physics research and new research equipment, strengthening innovation, talent development and Canada’s research capacity...

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U of G Research Explores Queer Experiences in Higher Education

Friday, June 19th, 2026
A headshot of Adam Davies.

 

By Lauren Valencia

A University of Guelph researcher is using lived experience...

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U of G Receives More Than $5.3 Million in Federal Research Funding

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
University of Guelph's campus.

University of Guelph researchers have received more than $5.3 million in federal funding to advance work in health care, food systems, responsible technology and Indigenous-led water stewardship. Support includes $4.6 million from the Canada Research Chairs program, along with funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund and the Canada Foundation for Innovation...

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