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U of G Researchers Receive More Than $ 31.8M in Federal Funding
University of Guelph researchers have received $31.8 million in federal funding to support innovative studies in areas such as microbial communities, cancer therapies, and carbon capture. The funding includes over $13.5 million from NSERC, $4.5 million in scholarships and fellowships, $6.5 million in research support, $4.5 million from the CFI Innovation Fund, $2.5 million from the...
U of G Gifted $3.5M to Enhance Canada’s Poultry and Egg Industry Internationally
The William and Lynne Gray Foundation and L.H. Gray & Son have donated $3.5 million to the University of Guelph to advance innovation and sustainability in Canada’s poultry and egg industry. The gift will fund an endowed chair in the Department of Animal Biosciences at the Ontario Agricultural College, supporting research that strengthens global competitiveness through sustainable, profitable production technologies and practices in the poultry and egg...
Vice-President of Research Visits France to Strengthen Global Research Partnerships
Dr. Rene Van Acker, vice-president (research), led a delegation from the University of Guelph, including Dr. Stuart McCook, assistant vice-president (international), and Dr. Eric Lyons, associate dean of research and graduate studies at the Ontario Agricultural College, on a visit to France. The visit's purpose was to enhance the University of Guelph's global research and discovery partnerships in food and agriculture, environment and One Health.
The U of G delegation visited the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne following a...
U of G Announces New Research Leadership Chairs
Ten University of Guelph faculty members have been named Research Leadership Chairs, recognizing their national and international research impact. Established in 2017, the RLC program supports mid- to late-career researchers with $45,000 over three years for research and training. Nominees are selected by their colleges for outstanding contributions across a range of disciplines...
U of G Receives Funding for Advancing Bean Production Capacity
The University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) received $2 million from Ontario Bean Growers (OBG) and an anonymous donor to support dry bean research. The funds will establish a new weed sciences professorship and renew another in agronomy and pest management, maintaining U of G’s leadership following two upcoming retirements...
U of G Researcher Paul Hebert Receives Benjamin Franklin Medal
Dr. Paul Hebert, Canada Research Chair and director of the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, received the 2024 Benjamin Franklin Medal for Earth and Environmental Science. He was recognized for developing DNA barcoding, a global species identification method. Hebert is only the fourth Canadian to earn this prestigious award from The Franklin...
U of G Research Finds Housing Security Essential for Preventing Intimate Partner Violence
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By Cate Willis
A University of Guelph research project found that a lack of housing support has serious consequences for women facing intimate partner violence, making it more difficult for them to leave abusive situations.
The study, led by Dr. Paula Barata, a professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, in collaboration with Lieran Docherty and Dicle Hann from...
U of G Showcases Technology Leadership During Premier's Visit
Premier Doug Ford and Minister Jill Dunlop visited the University of Guelph to see how its research drives innovation across Ontario’s economy. Highlights included GIGAS, a smart greenhouse robot, and the Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre, where agricultural waste is converted into biomaterials. advancing automation, sustainability, and circular economy practices...
U of G Research Finds Exercise Can Have ‘Profound’ Effect on Parkinson’s Symptoms
University of Guelph researchers found that an 85-day, 8,000-kilometre cycling trip significantly reduced Parkinson’s disease symptoms in a 57-year-old man. Published in Physiological Reports, the study offers new insight into the impact of intense aerobic exercise on PD. It suggests greater-than-expected benefits and raises questions about optimal exercise intensity for symptom relief...
U of G-Developed Techniques for Reducing Cattle Methane Emissions Awarded Innovation of the Year Award
A University of Guelph innovation that uses genetic selection to reduce methane emissions in dairy cattle won the 2023 Innovation of the Year Award. Developed by U of G researchers and global industry partners, the project highlights how science-driven solutions can address climate challenges and improve sustainability in agriculture through innovative, collaborative research...