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Feeding the Future to Elevate Ontario’s Agricultural Sector
By Cate Willis
A University of Guelph initiative will help to position Ontario’s agriculture sector as a leader by fostering stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and government.
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2024 Research Excellence Awards Acknowledge Exceptional Research Achievements
Seven University of Guelph researchers have received U of G Research Excellence Awards in recognition of outstanding research, training, and knowledge mobilization. This year’s recipients work in fields ranging from stage design to disease-detecting nanotechnology and forest health. Sponsored by the Office of Research and the Office of the Provost, the $5,000 awards highlight research excellence and help raise the recipients’ profiles with external funding agencies...
New Funding Allows U of G to Pioneer Advances in Climate Smart Agriculture and Genomics
The University of Guelph has received $6.6 million in federal funding from Genome Canada to launch two new genomics hubs: the Agricultural Genomics Action Centre and the Climate Smart-Data Collaboration Centre. With additional partner contributions, the total investment exceeds $15.8 million over five years. These hubs will advance climate-smart agriculture and genomics research, enhancing sustainability, resilience, and economic growth in Canada’s agri-food sector...
U of G Researchers Achieve Record High in Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Five PhD candidates at the University of Guelph have been awarded 2024 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, the most U of G has received in a single year. Valued at $50,000 annually for up to three years, these prestigious awards support outstanding doctoral students. The recipients are conducting research in integrative biology and human and animal health, reinforcing U of G’s reputation for excellence in graduate training and impactful, interdisciplinary research...
U of G Receives Over $7M from Ontario for 40+ Agri-Food Research Projects
More than 40 agri-food research projects at the University of Guelph have received over $7 million in new funding from the Government of Ontario. Supported through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, these 44 projects include innovations such as tomato-harvesting robots, microplastic-free composites, and responsible AI. The funding will help drive economic development, enhance animal health and welfare, and support sustainable food systems that benefit Ontario’s farmers, agribusinesses and rural communities...
U of G Researchers Secure Federal Funding for Cancer and Chronic Pain Studies and More
Nine University of Guelph researchers have received over $7.1 million in federal funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to explore topics ranging from cancer and chronic pain to microbiome health. Their work aims to deepen understanding of disease mechanisms and inform public health policy. These projects have the potential to lead to new treatments for serious conditions including breast cancer, chronic kidney disease and leukemia, ultimately improving health outcomes across Canada and beyond...
U of G Collaboration Spearheads Sustainable Solutions for Livestock Production
By Cate Willis
A collaborative project between the University of Guelph's Research Innovation Office (RIO) and Innovation North, a research-practice initiative at Western University’s Ivey Business School, aims to create a more resilient and sustainable livestock production industry.
The “Sustainable Agri-Food Futures” is a multi-year project in its second phase focused on solving key problems in...
How to Eliminate Bias from Peer Review
In academia, peer review is crucial for maintaining research integrity and fostering scholarly advancement. However, ensuring fair and constructive feedback can be challenging due to pervasive biases. To address this issue, adopting a rigorous approach to critique and remaining vigilant against stereotypes are essential.
Joanne Garcia-Moores' article, "How to Keep Bias Out of Peer Review," explores practical strategies for providing unbiased evaluations. It emphasizes the necessity of offering clear, substantiated critiques while...
U of G Researcher Reimagines Theatre with Virtual Reality Experience
Dr. Peter Kuling, a University of Guelph researcher and assistant professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies, is using virtual reality to transform how audiences experience theatre. Supported by the Ontario Exchange Network, the Macbeth VR Experience was developed in collaboration with professional actors, students and SimWave VR. Created for...
U of G Researchers Secure Over $7.8M in Federal Funding
University of Guelph researchers have received more than $7.86 million in federal funding to advance studies ranging from antimicrobial resistance and visual distraction to animal behaviour and nuclear physics. This support includes $4.8 million from the Canada Research Chairs program, over $2.9 million in new NSERC funding through...