Communications & Marketing (C&M)
Formerly known as Communications and Public Affairs (C&PA), we tell stories about the people, discoveries, achievements and events that make the University of Guelph like no other university in Canada.
General Inquires:
How Can We Help You?
If you are looking for support from marketing, media relations, issues management or internal communications, please take a few minutes to fill out our form. We will respond within 3 business days.
Or if you just need quick access to digital assets:
Guides
Services We Manage
Media Relations & News Service Inquires: media@uoguelph.ca | 519-824-4120 Ext. 56982
News Service
Our news website is the primary source for the University's news and feature stories.
Media Relations
We write and pitch news releases and stories to the media, including the latest U of G research findings, to faculty, staff and student honours and initiatives to major University announcements. We also promote faculty making headlines in Canada and around the world in their fields of study via our Experts Guide and In the News postings.
Alumni Magazine
The Portico keeps more than 110,000 University of Guelph graduates connected.
Other Services
We can provide written content in large print upon request.
Integrated & Internal Communications Inquires: Emily Mininger
University Events
The University’s Campus Events calendar is used to promote events that are hosted, sponsored or supported by the University of Guelph. Our events connect our communities and share knowledge. If you'd like to promote your event in the University's Campus Events Calendar, please fill out our Submit Your Event form.
The U of G Insider
The U of G Insider is the University of Guelph's intranet. It provides students, faculty and staff with quick access to information relevant to them as members of the University of Guelph community. The Campus News section on the Intranet contains important updates on life at U of G and new University initiatives that directly impact our students, faculty and staff. Have a story that might fit? Share your news.
Marketing & Digital Engagement Inquires: Olya Yousefi
Marketing Campaigns
We partner with other departments within the university to create successful marketing campaigns that promote U of G news, events, and services, and the university brand as a whole. If you'd like to partner with C&M on your next marketing campaign, please reach out to Olya Yousefi.
Brand
Our Brand Guide outlines the rules that define the overall look and feel of the University of Guelph. It ensures our brand identity is recognized across all platforms by our many audiences. The guide outlines everything from our typography and color palette to our tone of voice and mission statement. Questions about the University of Guelph brand should be directed to brandguide@uoguelph.ca.
Websites
We manage the University homepage as well as all web pages that fall under the main University umbrella; oversee web-related policies, graphics and content standards; and approve new domains. Questions about the Unibversity of Guelph website should be directed to websites@uoguelph.ca.
Social Media
We manage all of our active University of Guelph social media accounts. Questions about University of Guelph social media should be directed to social@uoguelph.ca.
Video Production
We produce videos to support U of G’s marketing efforts including videos for recruitment, branding, funding announcements, research and people profiles. If you are looking for guidance on choosing a vendor, developing a concept, or video strategy, please contact cm@uoguelph.ca.