Research News
U of G Researchers Secure Over $7.8M in Federal Funding
Researchers across #UofG’s campus will receive more than $7.86 million in federal funding to support studies on a diverse range of topics, ranging from antimicrobial resistance and visual distraction to feather pecking and the behaviour of atomic nuclei.
In total, #UofGuelph researchers will receive funding as follows:
- $4.8 million from the Canada Research Chairs (CRC)...
U of G Researchers Offer Hope for Depleting Soils
A recent Senate report highlighted concerns about the future of food production and biodiversity in Canada due to soil health issues. Despite these concerns, researchers from the University of Guelph’s Soils at Guelph are helping to advance the latest research on sustainable soil management practices.
Led by Drs. Kari Dunfield, Laura Van Eerd, and Claudia Wagner-Riddle, the team is conducting cutting-edge research on sustainable soil...
U of G Appoints Vice-President (Research and Innovation)
The University of Guelph’s Board of Governors has appointed Dr. Rene Van Acker as its new vice-president (research and innovation) for a five-year term, effective July 1. The announcement was made today by Dr. Charlotte Yates, president and vice-chancellor, who chaired the search committee.
Van Acker has served as the interim vice-president (research) since July 20, 2023, prior to which he was dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Starting his academic career as a professor at the University of Manitoba, Van Acker...
Ontario Agri-Tech Pitch Competition 2024
The Research Innovation Office is hosting the Ontario Agri-Tech Pitch Competition in collaboration with the Government of Ontario. Uniting farmers, academics, agri-tech entrepreneurs and investors, this event will raise awareness about the problems worth solving and showcase investible companies.
Join us on June 20th from 10:00 to 11:30 am to watch as the next generation of new Ontario-based agri-tech...
U of G co-leads $15M initiative for future pandemics
A University of Guelph researcher is co-leading a $15 million initiative to build the resilience of Canada’s biomanufacturing sector — which uses living cells and organisms to create products, ranging from medicines to foods — and prepare Canada for future health emergencies.
Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, a professor in the Department of Food Sciences and Director of the Canadian Research...
U of G researchers advance to phase two of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge
Two University of Guelph-led research teams aiming to change fresh produce cultivation in Canada have entered the second phase of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge, a $33 million prize funded by the Weston Family Foundation.
Dr. Mike Dixon and Dr. Youbin Zheng, both professors in the School of Environmental Sciences (SES) within the Ontario Agricultural College, are leading teams...
Innovative ideas shine at Project SOY Plus finale
By Emma Tamburro and Madi Miller-Gouk
The spotlight was on sustainability and innovation at the Project SOY Plus finale, with University of Guelph students showcasing their creative solutions aimed at fostering environmental stewardship.
The competition, known for harnessing student creativity, introduced a new theme this year, the circular economy. Participants were challenged to rethink traditional approaches to production, consumption and...
U of G researcher receives the 2023 Steacie Prize
Dr. Asim Biswas, a professor in the School of Environmental Science in the Ontario Agricultural College, has been awarded the 2023 Steacie Prize, one of Canada’s most prestigious awards for researchers under 40.
Named after E.W.R. Steacie, a former President of the National Research Council of Canada, this prize...
U of G launches AI initiative to benefit agri-food production and sustainability practices
Advancing artificial intelligence (AI) research to benefit agri-food systems, along with educational programs that contribute to using these technologies, are the two foundational pillars of a new initiative announced in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Guelph.
Artificial Intelligence for Food (AI4Food) seeks to pioneer research and learning at the intersection of responsible, data-driven technologies and AI in our agricultural and food systems.
“Our overarching...
U of G Researcher stresses importance of advanced monitoring in water crisis
By Cate Willis
Urging Canada to bolster its publicly funded monitoring of underground water systems, a University of Guelph researcher recently testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development about the critical need for advanced technologies to safeguard this vital resource.
Dr. Beth Parker, a professor in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and...