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#UofG | Conversations about pet weight loss can be challenging, but maintaining a healthy weight is vital for healthy pets.

Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe offers tips in our latest #ExpertAlert.

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https://news.uoguelph.ca/2026/02/how-to-help-your-pet-maintain-a-healthy-weight/
Help Your Pet Maintain a Healthy Weight
Supporting pets through changes in their body condition can be an emotional journey, and conversations about it are not always easy. Yet a University of Guelph veterinary nutritionist says these…
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February 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Uniquely inspired by first-year medical school, #UofG’s new Master of Medical Foundations prepares students for a future in health care through clinically integrated training and hands-on learning in the Human Anatomy Lab.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/31e02

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February 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Join us in celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth! Led by Student Experience's Cultural Diversity Services, this year's theme, "All in Our Blackness: Our Legacy, Our Stories, Our Future" was selected to honour the richness, diversity, and continuity of Black life across generations: https://uoguel.ph/vt421
February 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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#UofG | The upcoming Artemis II mission will see a Canadian astronaut become the first non-American to travel beyond low-Earth orbit.

Orbax breaks down the mission in our latest #ExpertAlert.

https://news.uoguelph.ca/2026/02/artemis-launch-lays-foundation-for-further-space-exploration/
Artemis Launch Lays Foundation for Further Space Exploration
As an astronaut prepares to become the first Canadian to fly around the moon, a University of Guelph instructor says the upcoming mission will “open doors to new fields of research yet to be imagined....
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February 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
#UofG researchers in OVC’s Department of Population Medicine are putting a face to survey data through a series of interviews with Ontario farmers that analyzes the impact of climate change on farmer mental health. Read more: https://uoguel.ph/faidi
January 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM
New #UofG research is exploring how dance and other creative arts could help support people living with Parkinson’s disease by reducing isolation, fostering social connections and increasing quality of life.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/5r4uy

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January 26, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The University of Guelph is closed on Monday, January 26 due to heavy snowfall. Please visit the campus status site for more information: https://uoguel.ph/51sni
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 AM
For the third year in a row, #UofG has been ranked one of the top 150 universities in the world for life sciences, according to the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject, while also rising to fifth in Canada.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/3u1wt
January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Viral Crave series Heated Rivalry brought #UofG talent to the ice with Guelph Gryphons stepping in to lend their skills and expertise both on and off-camera. 🏒

Read about how Guelph Gryphons helped bring Heated Rivalry to life: uoguel.ph/xts30

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January 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, #UofG research is helping protect Ontario’s food system from emerging risks. From disease prevention to climate resilience and cybersecurity, this work supports farmers and strengthens a more sustainable agri-food sector.

Read more: uoguel.ph/dfhvu
January 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Due to the increase in severity of the winter weather #UofG campus is now closed. All University buildings, labs & facilities will close except for emergency services. If you are currently on campus please use caution to find a safe way home. For updates check the campus status page: uoguel.ph/mk3wb
January 15, 2026 at 2:15 PM
#UofG’s Dr. Bonnie Mallard has developed High Immune Response technology that helps livestock naturally resist diseases, including emerging threats like avian flu.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/myb9z

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January 12, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Welcome back, Gryphons! Here’s to a strong start and a great semester ahead. ❤️🖤💛
January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
#UofG will be closed for winter break from Wed. Dec. 24 to Fri. Jan. 2. The University Centre, Hagen Aqualab, and Research Innovation will be closed from 5 pm on Fri. Dec. 19 to Sun. Jan. 4 at 7 am to facilitate an upgrade of the electrical substation.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/37exl
December 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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#UofG | Inflation is informing this holiday season, but that doesn't mean giving up on traditions, says consumer researcher Dr. Sadaf Mollaei.
Sticker Shock Guides Food Costs This Holiday Season
The Canada Food Price Report 2026 predicts food costs will rise another 4-6% next year.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
From the installation of #UofG’s 10th president to research projects sparking change, 2025 was a year marked by leadership, discovery and impact. Explore the stories that resonated across campus and beyond.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/yi7xq

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December 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
New research from #UofG’s Ontario Veterinary College has identified a genetic marker in dogs that could improve early detection and treatment of osteosarcoma in both animals and people.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/quem5

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December 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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#UofG | Dr. Myrna Dawson speaks to @theglobeandmail.com about the federal government's plan to name #femicide in the criminal code.

“Just at least acknowledge that this is something that is happening.”

Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Advocates laud Ottawa’s push on violence against women after years of calls for action
Federal bill proposes adding femicide and coercive control to the Criminal Code
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December 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
#UofG is proud to secure the 3rd spot in the Canadian Research University Rankings! For more than a decade, U of G has maintained its position amongst the top three Canadian Comprehensive Universities, according to the 2025 Research Infosource Inc. ranking.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/f7pp7
December 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
#UofG researchers studying caribou on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, found that female antler growth is occurring weeks earlier than expected, suggesting environmental changes may be affecting the Arctic mammal.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/3zyls

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December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare at the Ontario Veterinary College has appointed Dr. Derek Haley as its new director, bringing extensive expertise in livestock behaviour and evidence-based approaches to animal welfare.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/hyezp
December 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. #UofG honours the lives lost at École Polytechnique and stands in solidarity with all affected by gender-based violence.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/yp572
December 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Kaitlyn Root, a #UofG biological engineering student, has been awarded the prestigious White Rose Scholarship, recognizing her academic excellence and commitment to sustainability.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/6lykv
December 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Food prices are expected to rise again in 2026, according to the new Canada Food Price Report. #UofG co-author Dr. Evan Fraser explains why rising costs make food security a national security issue.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/s6yjv
December 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Dr. Peter Kuling’s virtual reality theatre project that transforms classic Shakespearean plays into immersive, interactive performances for high school students has been named U of G's Innovation of the Year for 2025.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/wz4l4
December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM