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A Project to be Launched to Understand the Effects of Animal Diseases on Society

Animal health leaders and researchers from the Global Burden of  Animal Diseases  (GBADs) programme have secured US$7 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The programme has also received funding from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), Brooke and DG-Sante European Commission.

A Recent Study Conducted Indicated Security Concerns Regarding PINs That Are Rarely Updated

Everyone’s routine has been affected drastically with the ongoing pandemic. As we all move to the regular use of our credit and debit cards, how much can you trust the codes in the PINs?

A new study that was conducted by School of Computer Science and led by our very own Professor, Dr Hassan Khan including colleague Dr Rozita Dara and Dr Adam Aviv from George Washington University revealed that the safety of the Personal Identification Numbers ( PINs) depends on how often an individual update their code.

Students in U of G's Cybersecurity and Intelligence Threat program

U of G Partners with Mitacs to Enhance opportunities for Graduate students in Cybersecurity

As the University of Guelph takes the top rank among Canadian universities for Experiential Learning, it is a pleasure to announce our partnership with Mitacs for students in University of Guelph's Master of cybersecurity and threat intelligence (MTCI). Mitacs is a national wide recognized research organization that interconnects the skills and experiences in the field of industry, academia and government. The main goal of the initiative is to establish over 100 internships over the next five years for the students in the graduate program.

Graduate Studies for International Students

The School of Computer Science is proud to be the home of international graduate students from around the world. With professors at the cutting edge of their fields, courses covering a wide range of computer science areas, and competitive financial incentives to eligible students, our graduate programs are the perfect home away from home for you to hone your knowledge and skills!

SoCS Faculty Awarded Tier 2 Canada Research Chair

The School of Computer Science is proud to announce that one of our faculty members, Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, has been awarded a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) from the federal Government of Canada. Earlier today, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, Navdeep Bains, announced a $195-million federal investment in the CRC program that included the bestowing of 259 new and renewed chairships at institutions across Canada.

Graduate Studies at SoCS

The School of Computer Science offers students an excellent opportunity for advanced research and graduate studies. With professors at the cutting edge of their fields, courses covering a wide range of computer science areas, and competitive financial incentives to eligible students, our graduate programs are the perfect added edge to your knowledge and skills!

Asking for a Reference Letter

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Whether you are thinking about applying to graduate school, a study abroad program, an internship, or even a scholarship, a glowing reference letter might be the thing you need to help your application stand out.

Saint John, N.B. cityscape

City of Saint John Ransomware Attack

With over two weeks passing since the City of Saint John was forced to shut down its online systems due to a ransomware attack, city officials are refusing to share details about how the attack happened, which systems and data were targeted, and what the city is planning to do in response.