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BBC Consults Global Food Expert on Vertical Farms
Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to BBC News about vertical farming and environmental sustainability.
Resist, Reclaim, Restore! Black History Month at U of G
Join us in celebrating the Black community at U of G and beyond for Black History Month. This year’s theme of “Resist, Reclaim, Restore!” was set by the Black History Month Committee. The students and staff on the committee, led by Student Experience’s Cultural Diversity Services, chose this theme to honour the resilience and the strength of the Black community. “Resist” calls us to…
Remembering the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Fighting Islamophobia: Statement from AVP Diversity & Human Rights
Today, on National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, we remember and mourn the lives lost, express solidarity with survivors and recommit to fighting Islamophobia in all its forms. Eight years ago, a gunman opened fire on the Quebec City Mosque, killing six, injuring nineteen and altering the lives of countless others forever.
Yes, Chef! U of G Serves Up Some Experiential Learning at PJ’s Restaurant
It is midday at PJ’s Restaurant and uniformed servers are putting the finishing touches on tablecloth-draped settings as the winter sun warms the room from a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Beyond the dining room a bustling kitchen is chopping, stewing and braising ingredients, preparing the line for service. Dressed in chef whites and calling “corner!” as they pass one another among a…
Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights: Statement from AVP Diversity & Human Rights
Today, we remember, honour and mourn the victims of the Holocaust, including the over six million Jews and millions of Slavs, Poles, Romani, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ2IA+ community. Jan. 27 marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a solemn reminder of one of the darkest chapters in our human history. Eighty years ago, Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp was…
U of G Ranked Among Top 150 Universities for Life Sciences
The University of Guelph is one of the top 150 universities in the world for life sciences, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject. Globally, U of G maintained its high ranking in life sciences, placing 126–150 worldwide for the second year in a row out of more than 1,000 institutions in this category. When considering only Canadian…
Global News Consults Trade Expert on U.S. Tariffs
Dr. Sylvanus Afesorgbor, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed the possible effects of U.S. tariffs with Global News.
Globe Consults Cybersecurity Expert on School Cyberattacks
Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence and professor in the School of Computer Science, discussed why school boards are at greater risk for cyberattacks.
COMMENTARY: Global Food Production Has Led to Major Biodiversity Loss
By Drs. Kevin McCann, professor in the College of Biological Science; Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and Marie Gutgesell, postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. As the world grapples with the…
Interim President Discusses Agri-Food Network with CP
Dr. Rene Van Acker, interim president and vice chancellor, spoke to The Canadian Press about Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C), a newly funded U of G-led national agri-food innovation and entrepreneurship training platform.
Experts Available: Ontario Election
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced plans to call a snap election, sending Ontarians to the polls on Feb. 27. University of Guelph faculty are available to speak on topics relevant to the early election campaign. simmonsj@uoguelph.ca Dr. Julie Simmons focuses on issues of democracy and accountability in federal-provincial relations. She has spoken on the liberal…
Burst Pipe at OVC’s Health Sciences Centre: Temporary Closures
Last night, a water pipe burst in the Stewart Building at Ontario Veterinary College’s (OVC) Health Sciences Centre, causing water damage to some parts of the centre. As a result, the Stewart Building and the Large Animal Hospital are temporarily closed while response is underway. The incident has not compromised patient safety. All surgeries scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21 in both the…
Food Safety Experts Talk Salmonella Outbreaks with TO Star
Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Keith Warriner, professor in the Department of Food Science, and Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, discussed recent salmonella outbreaks and shared tips on how people can protect themselves from food-borne illnesses.
CNN Consults Infectious Disease Expert on Raw Pet Food
Speaking to CNN, Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College, discussed the risks associated with feeding raw food to pets.
U of G Engineering Students Hoping to ‘Sleigh’ at Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race
Five University of Guelph engineering students and 350 pounds of concrete and metal will slide down a Montreal ski hill as part of the 2025 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR). Concrete and toboggans aren’t words that are normally in the same sentence, but for the past 50 years, the GNCTR has pitted hundreds of engineering students from universities across the country against one…
Mental Health Talks Essential During Winter Blues, Says U of G Psychologist
Dark and cold winter months can be challenging for people’s mental health, says a University of Guelph psychologist, but we should lean into the conversation. Dr. Kristel Thomassin is a professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. She studies emotions and the way families can support their children’s early psychological development.
U of G Advances Work on DM Rutherford Family Conservatory
Earlier this week, crews began preparatory work for the careful deconstruction of the DM Rutherford Family Conservatory. Deconstruction will begin in the coming days and will proceed in alignment with plans approved by City Council on Dec.10, 2024. This work is expected to take approximately four to six weeks and is the first step in realizing the next life cycle of the Conservatory through…
Molecular Biologist Talks Red Dye No. 3 Ban with CP
Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe, professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, discussed the FDA banning red dye No. 3.
Poultry Expert Discusses Egg Yolk Colours with National Post
Speaking to National Post, Dr. Grégoy Bédécarrats, professor in the Department of Animal Biosciences, shares what makes egg yolks different colours.
Global Food Expert Talks Domestic Investment, U.S. Tariffs with CP
Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to The Canadian Press about U.S. tariffs and the need to reinvest in domestic operations.