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U of G Researchers Awarded NSERC Prizes, Showcasing Impactful Innovation
University of Guelph researchers have earned two of this year’s NSERC prizes. Dr. Beth Parker received the Donna Strickland Prize for Societal Impact, the first for a U of G researcher, and Dr. Mike Dixon, with Drs. Youbin Zheng and...
U of G Professor Named Among Canada’s Most Powerful Women 2025
Dr. Heather Murphy, professor in the Ontario Veterinary College’s Department of Pathobiology, has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners for 2025 by the Women’s Executive Network. An environmental engineer, she advances global access to clean water and inspires others through leadership and mentorship in science...
Three U of G Researchers Awarded Canada Research Chairs Funding
The University of Guelph has received $1.7 million from the Canada Research Chairs program to support research in pain management, antimicrobial resistance, and water safety. Awardees Dr. Giannina Descalzi, Dr. Nicole Ricker and Dr. Heather Murphy will advance Canada’s leadership in human, animal and...
DNA Barcoding Pioneer Dr. Paul Hebert Receives Nobel Sustainability Trust Award
Dr. Paul Hebert, professor and founder of DNA barcoding, has received the 2025 Sustainability Award for Outstanding Research in Biodiversity from the Nobel Sustainability Trust, the first North American to do so. His work accelerates species identification worldwide, empowers global biodiversity monitoring and advances initiatives like LINNAEUS 2x and the upcoming...
Nine U of G Researchers Receive Research Excellence Awards
Nine University of Guelph researchers received 2025 Research Excellence Awards recognizing their innovative work in health, sustainability, society, technology and culture. Presented by the Office of Research and the Office of the Provost, the $5,000 awards honour newly tenured faculty for excellence in research, training and knowledge mobilization, enhancing their visibility to external funders...
U of G to Lead Expansion of Ontario’s Agri-Food Research Infrastructure
U of G is leading the expansion of Ontario’s agri-food research infrastructure with a $41M investment from the Government of Ontario. The upgraded facilities — including the Ontario Poultry Research Centre and the Ontario Feed Innovation Centre — will support cutting-edge research, foster innovation and deliver real-world solutions for producers and agribusinesses...
U of G Research Powers Ontario’s Agri-Food Future
During Ontario Agriculture Week, the University of Guelph highlights its leadership in agri-food innovation. Researchers are advancing AI-powered crops, robotics and food security solutions through partnerships with industry and government. By combining hands-on training with cutting-edge research, U of G is helping farmers, strengthening Ontario’s economy and preparing the next generation of agri-food leaders...
Feeding the Future: U of G’s Plan to Strengthen Ontario’s Agri-food Sector
A new report captures key ways the University of Guelph can help strengthen Ontario’s agri-food sector and position the province as a global leader through innovation, collaboration and infrastructure.
U of G Researchers Expand Community Healthy Eating Project
University of Guelph professors Dr. Jess Haines and Dr. Ashleigh Domingo have received $1.39 million from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund to expand the Food Uniting Neighbours (f.u.n.) project. Co-designed with local communities, the initiative reduces barriers to healthy eating. The funding was announced at The Shelldale Centre...
U of G Engineer Develops Robotic Lima Bean System
University of Guelph researchers, led by Dr. Medhat Moussa, have developed an AI-powered robotic system that maps weed density and directs precise herbicide use. Partnering with Nortera Foods and Haggerty AgRobotics, the technology reduces chemical use, lowers costs, boosts crop health and yields, and makes practical, affordable farm robotics accessible across Ontario and beyond...