Dr. Nicolas Brunet from the University of Guelph’s School of Environmental Design and Rural Development in partnership with RFS Energy and the Giant Mine Oversight Board has received $466,438 in federal funding to support research on climate adaptation in the mining sector.
Improving soil health is the goal of a University of Guelph soil scientist who has been named the inaugural Charlotte Products Ltd. Chair in Net Zero Soil Management.
Dr. John Cranfield, a respected and long-standing member of the University of Guelph’s faculty, has been named the new dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC).
Uduak Edet, a PhD candidate in Rural Studies at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), is making waves with her research on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into agricultural practices in Nigeria.
A new study by University of Guelph researchers shows avocados may protect the bone marrow against severe diseases, including leukemia. The study, published in Nutrition and Cancer, was conducted on a mouse model of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one of the most devastating types of leukemia, as well as a diet-induced form of obesity.
The University of Guelph is advancing soil health and climate resilience with a new $4 million investment, establishing the Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair in Climate-Smart Soils. This endowed chair will lead research to enhance soil care, mitigate climate impacts, and promote food security, aiming to lead global innovation in agricultural sustainability.
The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) at the University of Guelph announces two new awards that recognizes alumni’s outstanding contributions to agriculture. These awards, managed by OAC’s Alumni Association, seek to honor exceptional individuals who have made significant impacts on their professions, communities, and the broader agricultural sector.
Dr. Linda Keeling, a Professor of Animal Welfare at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming F.W. Presant Memorial Lecture on Monday March 17, 2025 at the Arboretum Centre, University of Guelph
U of G’s turfgrass management team secured top honors in Canada and an impressive eighth place finish in North America at the recent 2025 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Collegiate Turf Bowl. The competition, held in San Diego, brought together 78 teams from universities across the continent.
The University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) is at the forefront of shaping a stronger, more sustainable food and agricultural system. With a 150-year legacy of developing leaders in agriculture and food, OAC takes a holistic approach to addressing the sector's most pressing challenges by integrating social, scientific, and business perspectives. As we celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day, we honor the farmers, food producers, and innovators who ensure Canadians have access to safe, nutritious, and abundant food. From advancing soil health and environmental sustainability to improving food supply chains, OAC’s faculty, students and alumni are making remarkable strides to strengthen Canada’s agri-food system and inspire the next generation of leaders in this vital industry.