Research News
Enhancing research security at U of G
Photo Credit: Unsplash
By Cate Willis
The University of Guelph is taking a proactive and comprehensive approach to research security by fostering a culture of awareness, diligence and research excellence among its research community while ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory requirements.
In January 2024, the federal government introduced policies to safeguard Canadian research and listed sensitive technology research areas and specific research organizations that researchers should not be affiliated with if they want to apply for...
U of G Researchers Receive More Than $ 31.8M in Federal Funding
University of Guelph researchers have secured $31.8 million in new funding from the federal government to support studies ranging from bespoke microbial communities to enhanced cancer therapies and innovative carbon capture initiatives.
The funding is part of a larger investment totaling over $1.7 billion, announced by Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, along with Mark Holland, Minister of Health.
In total, U of G...
U of G gifted $3.5M to enhance Canada’s poultry and egg industry internationally
The William and Lynne Gray Foundation and L.H. Gray & Son gifted the University of Guelph $3.5 million to improve innovation and sustainability in the Canadian poultry and egg industry.
The gift will establish an endowed chair position within the Department of Animal Biosciences at the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) and will also make Canadian poultry and egg industry more competitive internationally by supporting the development of technologies and practices that ensure both sustainability and profitability in production...
Vice-President of Research Visits France to Strengthen Global Research Partnerships
Dr. Rene Van Acker, vice-president (research), led a delegation from the University of Guelph, including Dr. Stuart McCook, assistant vice-president (international), and Dr. Eric Lyons, associate dean of research and graduate studies at the Ontario Agricultural College, on a visit to France. The visit's purpose was to enhance the University of Guelph's global research and discovery partnerships in food and agriculture, environment and One Health.
The U of G delegation visited the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne following a...
U of G Announces New Research Leadership Chairs
Ten University of Guelph faculty members have been named Research Leadership Chairs (RLCs) for their contributions to various fields.
The RLC program, established in 2017, supports mid- to late-career researchers of national and international recognition. Each RLC will receive $45,000 over three years for research and training, with nominees recommended by their respective colleges.
The recipients are:
-
...
U of G Receives Funding for Advancing Bean Production Capacity
University of Guelph’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) received a donation from the Ontario Bean Growers (OBG) to improve the production of dry beans like pinto, navy and kidney beans.
This donation, along with contributions from an anonymous donor, totals $2 million and will help support the establishment of the OBG Assistant Professorship in Weed Sciences at...
U of G researcher Paul Hebert receives Benjamin Franklin Medal
Dr. Paul Hebert, a professor who holds a Canada Research Chair, Tier 1, and is the director of the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Medal for Earth and Environmental Science for 2024.
Hebert received the medal for creating DNA barcoding, a technology that identifies species using a small segment of DNA, like how a...
U of G research finds housing security essential for preventing intimate partner violence
Photo Credit: Unsplash
By Cate Willis
A University of Guelph research project found that a lack of housing support has serious consequences for women facing intimate partner violence, making it more difficult for them to leave abusive situations.
The study, led by Dr. Paula Barata, a professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, in collaboration with Lieran Docherty and Dicle Hann from WomanACT, Dr....
U of G Showcases Technology Leadership During Premier's Visit
Last week, the University of Guelph hosted Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop to show them how the University is helping to develop commercial solutions to address challenges in sectors across Ontario’s economy through technology research and innovation.
The premier and minister received a demonstration of GIGAS, a cutting-edge robot in development by a multidisciplinary team at the University of Guelph. This "smart" robot aims to automate tasks within Ontario's greenhouse...
U of G Research Finds Exercise Can Have ‘Profound’ Effect on Parkinson’s Symptoms
University of Guelph researchers found that a man living with Parkinson’s disease experienced a significant reduction in his disease symptoms after completing an 85-day cross-country cycling trip.
Published in the journal Physiological Reports, the findings provide valuable insight into how intense aerobic exercise can help alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Physical exercise has long been recommended for people with...