University of Guelph embraces Indigenous culture with new name for science atrium
The 12,000-square-foot shared gathering space at the University of Guelph features a mix of glass, stone and brick with lush foliage, plus four original Indigenous paintings.
Canada
Apr 16
University of Guelph wins big at national wrestling championships in Ottawa
Wrestlers from the University of Guelph slammed their way through the competition at the national championships in Ottawa. The tournament ran March 14-17.
Sports
Mar 27
College Royal celebrates 100 years at University of Guelph
The 12-say event began last week for students, faculty, and alumni. The public is invited to attend the open house this weekend.
Canada
Mar 14
Guelph health and nutrition professor has gig advising Chicago Blackhawks
Jamie Burr is helping players on the Chicago Blackhawks improve their performances on and off the ice. The University of Guelph teacher is a high-performance advisor for the team.
Sports
4 hours
Alcohol recovery room at University of Guelph can help ease ER pressure, hospital says
The recovery room helps divert the patients who don’t require an emergency department visit, said the director of Guelph General Hospital's emergency department.
Canada
Mar 14
University of Guelph initiative raises $2.5 million for female student athletes
The initiative has raised $2.5 million for female student athletes. It's also created policy changes and raised awareness since it launched in 2018 at the University of Guelph.
Sports
Feb 27
$2M in funding and gifts donated to University of Guelph’s Agricultural College
The University of Guelph received gifts from Ontario Bean Growers and an anonymous $2-million donation to support the hiring of three vacant positions at the Ridgetown campus.
Environment
Feb 22
University of Guelph’s entry in research competition hopes to pass deep space taste test
The final judging in the Deep Space Food Challenge happened on Feb 7. The winner of the $380,000 first prize will be announced in March.
Canada
Feb 16
Ontario post-secondary schools host stem cell clinics
There are stem cell donor clinics happening at the University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier University.
Health
Feb 6
Argonauts to hold training camp, pre-season game again at U of G
Camp opens May 8 with the rookies. The Argonauts host the Tiger-Cats at Alumni Stadium on May 31.
Sports
Apr 10
5 individuals, 4 teams to be inducted into the Gryphon Athletics Hall of Fame
Five individuals and four teams will be enshrined in the Gryphon Athletics Hall of Fame at a ceremony on June 21.
Sports
Apr 18
Guelph Gryphons release football schedule for 2024 season
The Gyrphons open the season at home to Carleton on Aug. 24. The homecoming game is on Sept. 28 against Waterloo.
Sports
Mar 28
Environmental film to be shown to coincide with Earth Day in Guelph
The Emmy-award winning documentary 'The Story of Plastic' will be playing at the Bookshelf Cinema on April 22. Local experts will take questions after the movie.
Environment
Apr 17
Buzz kill? Gen Z less interested in coffee than older Canadians, survey shows
Are younger Canadians now less interested in coffee than previous generations? A new study shows that Gen Z is the least likely to have a cup of Joe with their breakfast.
Canada
10 hours
U of G get $3.5M gift from local egg farmers for advancement in poultry, egg production
The university says the gift will help advance technologies and systems that are key to sustainable and profitable production.
Canada
Mar 12
Secret lives of cats: ‘Cat-cam’ research study heading to B.C.
“We brought them over as our companion animals, so we want to know if this introduced species is having an impact on the native species,” said researcher Jonathan Chu.
Canada
Apr 6
YMCA joining Project SEARCH partnership in Guelph
Project SEARCH is a program that helps people with developmental disabilities prepare for the workforce.
Canada
Mar 4
It’s OK to cry when your pet dies: U of G expert
Sarah Bernardi, a vet social worker, says humans express grief over the loss of their pet much the same way as if it was a relative or friend.
Canada
Mar 7
2 University of Guelph members receive Order of Canada appointments
Jeffery Farber is being honoured for his work in food safety while Lorne Hepworth was recognized for contributions to agriculture.
Canada
Jan 9
Bird flu risks: What to know as the ‘versatile’ virus continues to spread
As the avian flu, also known as bird flu, continues to spread across the globe, concerns persist regarding its potential risks to human health.
Health
Apr 2
