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Welcome to #UofG. One of Canada's top comprehensive and research-intensive universities.❤️🖤💛

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Studying his Yanomami family deep in the Amazon rainforest, David Good’s PhD at #UofG combines microbiome science with Indigenous knowledge to investigate the foundations of a “healthy” gut.

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Learn more: uoguel.ph/kdgc3
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November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Join the #UofG community for a Remembrance Day service as we honour those who have served and continue to serve during times of conflict.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/7wc8d
Promotional graphic for Remembrance Day Service, captioned "Lest We Forget". Includes event details for November 11 from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM, from UC to War Memorial Hall. Features a red poppy flower on a bold black and red background.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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#UofG President Dr. Rene Van Acker discusses eco-friendly farming with @thestar.com.

"We’re working hard to ensure that we grow our capacity to conduct research and be engaged in innovation to help farmers adopt practices that build soil and soil health."
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Oilseeds crops across Canada are regenerating millions of acres of farmland
Conservation tillage practices are a country-wide phenomenon helping to protect the soil so it doesn’t turninto dust and blow away.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Today, November 8, is Indigenous Veterans Day. This day is dedicated to remembering and honouring the service and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans. To commemorate this day, campus flags will be lowered to half-mast.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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#UofG is back as the educational sponsor for the 103rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair! Visit our booth from Nov. 7-16 to learn how our research, innovation and education are shaping the future of food and agriculture.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/6l2ht
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November 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Congratulations to #UofG researchers who have been recognized with two prestigious prizes by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada for their work on groundwater and food production research.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/3gf62

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November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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#UofG | Dr. Lawrence Goodridge speaks to @theglobeandmail.com about a new CFIA task force monitoring the safety of food imports from the United States.

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CFIA monitoring U.S. move away from science-based decision making, documents show
The ‘U.S. Risk Task Team’ will keep an eye on the impact of regulatory changes on food imports
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November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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#UofG has appointed Dr. Deb Stark as the 19th chair of its Board of Governors. A proud U of G alumna and former deputy minister, Stark brings decades of leadership in Ontario’s agri-food sector and public service.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/nhc8y
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November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Welcome to One Health Day; a global campaign to raise awareness about the interconnection between human, animal & environmental health!

Learn how U of Guelph @ontvetcollege.bsky.social faculty are empowering Rwanda’s rural communities to prevent, detect and respond to zoonoses: uoguel.ph/bwejd
A photograph of University of Guelph faculty members Drs. Cate Dewey and Anne Deckert with a local pig farmer in Rwanda.
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Heather Murphy, professor in the Ontario Veterinary College, on being named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network for her work improving global access to clean water and reducing waterborne diseases.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/1pt9u

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October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Thousands of beans grown for #UofG research will help feed the community through donations to the Guelph Food Bank. The project gives unused beans from breeding trials a new purpose while reducing waste and supporting local food security.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/a8107
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October 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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From student to president, Dr. Rene Van Acker reflects on his #UofG roots and his vision for the future of higher education.

Learn how president Van Acker’s U of G experience continues to guide the University’s mission to Improve Life: uoguel.ph/cwnq9
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October 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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#UofG’s Master of Applied Nutrition is Ontario’s only one-year graduate nutrition program, combining classroom learning with hands-on practicum training to prepare students for careers as registered dietitians.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/l8eqt
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October 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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“The Louvre theft reminds us that a certain amount of museum security is performative.”

Dr. Sally Hickson, #UofG art history professor, speaks on the eroding social contract in museums.

Read our latest #ExpertAlert:
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U of G Art History Professor Weighs in on Louvre Heist
The Louvre museum heist reveals an “eroding” social contract that tighter security can’t fix, says a University of Guelph art history professor.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Three #UofG professors have received $1.7M from the Canada Research Chairs program to support projects advancing pain research, exploring antibiotic alternatives for animal health, and enhancing water safety and sanitation control.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/6m2eu
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October 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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#UofG’s co-op program is now the second largest in Ontario and fifth largest in Canada! With more than 65 programs, students gain relevant work experience, explore careers and build their professional networks.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/zvm83
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October 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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On Oct. 18, the University of Guelph proudly installed Dr. Rene Van Acker as its 10th president and vice-chancellor - the first #UofG alumnus to serve in this role.

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October 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Nine #UofG researchers exploring topics from health and sustainability to society, technology and culture have received the 2025 Research Excellence Awards for their significant research, training and knowledge mobilization accomplishments.

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Learn more: uoguel.ph/60esz
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October 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Paul Hebert, #UofG professor and founder of DNA barcoding, for receiving the 2025 Sustainability Award for Outstanding Research and Development in Biodiversity from the Nobel Sustainability Trust.

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Learn more: uoguel.ph/bnxs2
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October 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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How many birds are killed by cats each year?

A new #UofG study provides a more accurate picture of the millions of birds dying at the claws of household pets.

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Study Pinpoints Number of Birds Killed by Cats Each Year
It’s no secret that birds are facing many threats in our cities, but the leading cause of death may come as a surprise. It’s not avian flu or natural predators, but instead, outdoor cats.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Happy long weekend, #UofG! The University’s business operations will be reduced on Monday, October 13 for the Thanksgiving weekend. Regular operations resume on Tuesday, October 14.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/gt3q9
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October 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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#UofG will honour disability advocate Cyndy McLean and global health leader Dr. Soumya Swaminathan with honorary degrees, and recognize Dr. Ajay Heble as University Professor Emeritus at this fall’s convocation. Over 900 graduates will cross the stage on October 14.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/3lchp
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October 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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#UofG | Dr. Evan Fraser will appear on @cbcnews.ca Quirks & Quarks this weekend for the program's 50th anniversary episode.

The interview will explore how food will be grown and eaten in the future.

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Global Food Expert to Appear on ‘Quirks and Quarks’ 50th Anniversary Episode
Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, will discuss his vision of the future of food on…
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October 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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A $41-million investment from the Government of Ontario will support #UofG in expanding and revitalizing agri-food research infrastructure across the province, helping shape a more resilient, competitive and sustainable agri-food sector.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/f3tmv
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October 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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#UofG researchers are at the forefront of Canada's agri-tech sector, harnessing technology to revolutionize how our food is grown, processed and developed.

Learn more in our latest #ExpertAlert.

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U of G Harnessing Tech to Transform Agri-Food Sector
Technologies ranging from automation to machine learning are revolutionizing how our food is grown, processed and developed. These tools are improving efficiency, reducing fertilizer use and creating…
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October 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM