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U of G Strengthening Global Research Impact Through Tri-Agency Data Deposit Requirement
The University of Guelph is advancing impactful, collaborative and globally recognized research by ensuring that research data is properly managed, accessible and preserved through the Tri-Agency’s data deposit requirement.
U of G Recognized Among Top Global Institutions in QS Subject Rankings
The University of Guelph ranks among the world’s best in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with recognition in 12 subjects. Notable rankings include the Ontario Veterinary College at 6th globally and 1st in Canada for veterinary science, and the...
U of G Recognized as One of the Top Universities Globally for Reputation
The University of Guelph has earned a spot among the world's most prestigious universities in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings. Ranking 201-300 globally and tying for ninth among Canadian institutions, this marks the first time U of G has been included in the prestigious list. The rankings are based on an Academic Reputation Survey, where leading academics worldwide select their top universities for research and teaching within their area of expertise...
U of G Researcher Pioneers Technology for Sustainable Agriculture
By Janan Shoja Doost
A University of Guelph researcher is advancing sustainable agricultural practices by leveraging innovative technologies to improve the accuracy, affordability and accessibility of soil data collection.
Research Advances Cancer Prognosis Accuracy for Dogs with Osteosarcoma
Dr. Geoffrey Wood, a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, identified miR-214-3p as a key biomarker for predicting outcomes in dogs with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer in older, large-breed dogs. Elevated levels of miR-214-3p were linked to shorter survival times and faster disease progression. Published in PLOS ONE, the study also found that combining multiple microRNAs improved prognostic accuracy. This research...
Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance Annual Report
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance – a collaboration between the University of Guelph, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, and Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario – has released its annual report, Growing Ontario Solutions. The report highlights the Alliance’s efforts in delivering innovative solutions for Ontario's agri-food sector and rural communities, contributing $1.44 billion to the province’s GDP. It also showcases advancements in world-class research, innovation, training and laboratory capacity, all...
U of G Secures Over $16 Million to Lead National Agri-Food Innovation and Training Platform
The University of Guelph has received a $16.3 million Lab to Market grant over five years to support Sustainable Food Systems for Canada (SF4C), a platform focused on developing skills and entrepreneurial education to transform lab prototypes into commercialized agri-food technologies. Co-chaired by Dr. Evan Fraser from the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and Dr. Lenore Newman from the University of...
Dynasty Kidney Bean Named University of Guelph’s 2024 Innovation of the Year
Dynasty, a high-yield, disease-resistant dark red kidney bean and a top choice for North American growers, has been named University of Guelph’s 2024 Innovation of the Year. Developed by Dr. Peter Pauls and Tom Smith at the Ontario Agricultural College, Dynasty’s origins trace back to a cross initiated by Dr. Tom Michaels in the early 2000s. After taking over the breeding program in 2003, Pauls advanced it with support from Ontario Bean Growers and Hensall District Co-op, ultimately bringing Dynasty to market...
U of G Food Scientist and Professor Appointed to the Order of Ontario
Dr. Alejandro Marangoni, professor in the Department of Food Science, Ontario Agricultural College, and Tier I Canada Research Chair in Food, Health and Aging, has been named to the Order of Ontario, one of the province’s highest honours. A world-leading scientist at the University of Guelph, his groundbreaking research on food microstructures and the discovery of fat crystal networks has revolutionized our understanding of food, sparking a movement that transformed the way we...
OVC Professor Emeritus Named to the Order of Canada
Dr. Carlton Gyles, a retired professor from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), has been named to the Order of Canada for his groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of E. coli bacteria. A leading expert in the field, Gyles played a pivotal role in establishing OVC as a global leader in veterinary education. His discovery of E. coli toxins in diarrheal disease led to the development of vaccines for traveller’s diarrhea and farm animal disease prevention, paving the way...