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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
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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...
U of G-Developed Techniques for Reducing Cattle Methane Emissions Awarded Innovation of the Year Award
A University of Guelph innovation that utilizes genetic selection methods to mitigate methane emissions in dairy cattle is the recipient of the University’s Innovation of the Year Award for 2023.
This annual award is presented by the Office of Research and the Research Innovation Office to...
Soils at Guelph celebrates fifth anniversary
Soils at Guelph celebrated its fifth anniversary on December 7 with an event that brought over 100 University of Guelph stakeholders and industry professionals together.
Participation in the event included a mix of University of Guelph faculty and students from different departments, as well as knowledge mobilization staff, government representatives, commodity groups, farm organizations, growers, soil-focused organizations, financial institutions, and private research companies. It paid tribute to the donors...
Research in Focus photo contest highlights research excellence at U of G
The Office of Research, in collaboration with the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, recently hosted the 2023 Research in Focus photo contest, offering faculty, staff, students, and postdocs an opportunity to demonstrate how University of Guelph research has real-world impacts and improves life. We're delighted to announce the winners.
Top Three Winners:
First place:...
U of G ranks among top research universities in Canada
The University of Guelph has maintained its position as a leading Canadian research institution, securing the second spot among comprehensive universities for the ninth consecutive year in the 2023 Research Infosource Inc. ranking of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities.
The University claimed the 18th position overall based on factors like total sponsored research income...
Enhancing the agri-food data ecosystem: Updates from the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance and Agri-food Data Canada
The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance and the Agri-food Data Canada (ADC) co-hosted an event to showcase the next generation of research centre data portals and show how new ADC-developed tools will support agri-food researchers and help build an enhanced data ecosystem.
The event was focused on bringing experts together to discuss and share ongoing work and initiatives aimed at improving the quality,...