Deepening Our Impact on the World
The University of Guelph continues to enhance its global and national influence through innovative research in Food and Agriculture, One Health, and Engineering. Combined with expanding our connections with prominent research institutions and international partners, we are securing our reputation as a "Force for Good." These efforts are pivotal in elevating our brand and amplifying our impact on the world stage.
Goals
- Propel our global and national recognition by elevating our brand and reputation as a leading comprehensive university with distinctive recognition for our established leadership in Food and Agriculture, One Health, and Sustainability and our emerging leadership in Engineering and Business as a “Force for Good”.
- Amplify our impact by growing powerful connections and partnerships with premier researchers, industry and governments, and our committed alumni.
- Be a destination of choice for students and experts from around the world through active recruitment and building a globalized culture on our campuses that creates a diverse and rich environment for learning and discovery.
- Be a recognized leader in community scholarship through pride of partnership with local, regional, provincial and Indigenous organizations, businesses and communities.
Key Measures
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings: 401-500, QS World University Rankings: 456th, Maclean's comprehensive university rankings: 5th.
- The institution currently holds 25 Canada Research Chairs.
- Main campus international enrolment: 8.3% of the total student population.
- U of G research amassed 142,127 citations worldwide (QS World University Rankings Fact file - Citations period: 2018-2023).
Achievements
Canada Excellence Research Chair
Dr. David McCarthy’s appointment as the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Waterborne Pathogens, further strengthens the University of Guelph's reputation as a research leader. Both an incredible achievement and an historic first for the University of Guelph, hosting a CERC reinforces our leadership in One Health while propelling us to new heights in research, innovation, and outreach. Supported by $8 million in federal funding, this highly regarded award enables our researchers to tackle the most complex health challenges through cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
International Partnerships
Strategic partnerships with the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, AgroParisTech, and INRAE are expanding the University of Guelph’s research and educational reach in Europe. With multiple MOUs underway these collaborations grow the U of G’s presence in France creating deeper connections and increased opportunities for impactful research and academic exchange.
Global Thought Leader in Residence
Launched in partnership with the Canada India Foundation, the Global Thought Leader in Residence program is strengthening the University of Guelph’s global impact by fostering deeper Canada-India ties by hosting figures like Vikas Swarup, former Indian High Commissioner to Canada. This initiative allows us to build powerful connections that enrich the University community and position U of G as a leader in global engagement and partnership.
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Dr. Paul Hebert receiving the highly prestigious 2024 Benjamin Franklin Medal for Earth and Environmental Science for his ground-breaking DNA Barcoding technology reinforces the University of Guelph's reputation as global leader in higher education and research.
Known as "the father of DNA barcoding," Dr. Hebert's pioneering species identification technology has revolutionized biodiversity research. Dr. Hebert’s leadership at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) and his role in a global network of 1,000 researchers across 41 countries underscore the University's commitment to impactful, world-changing science.