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Research in Focus Photo Contest Winners Announced
The Office of Research, in partnership with the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, recently hosted the 2024 Research in Focus photo contest. This initiative invited faculty, staff, students, and postdocs to showcase the...
U of G Leadership Update
Dr. Shayan Sharif has been appointed interim vice-president, research & innovation at the University of Guelph. In this role, Sharif will lead the development and implementation of research endeavours, strategic planning and policy framework at the University and provide strategic leadership to the University’s Office of Research.
“I am incredibly honoured to take on this position and oversee the thriving research ecosystem we have here at U of G,”...
U of G Research Investigates Efflux Pumps to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
By Janan Shoja Doost
A University of Guelph researcher is developing more effective strategies for combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and drug-resistant bacterial infections.
Dr. Georgina Cox, an associate professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science, and her team are studying the role of efflux pumps in E. coli...
New IEDI in Research Self-Directed Learning Course Now Available
The Research Services Office has developed a new online course, called IEDI for Researchers, to help researchers strengthen their ability to integrate the principles of indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion in their research. The self-directed learning resources in the course can be reviewed in as little as 1 to 2 hours, depending on the extent of prior knowledge of IEDI principles and concepts.
The course is intended to help researchers create IEDI...
U of G Study Challenges the Learning Benefits of Doodling and Fidgeting
By Janan Shoja Doost
A University of Guelph study found that traditional note-taking improves memory recall, attention and reduces mind...
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...
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...
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...