Dept. of Integrative Biology
@integrativebiology.bsky.social
University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and author of The Cottage Bible, Dr Gerald Mackie, 🕊️ July 20, 1942 – November 4, 2025
The Mackie Family invites donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation or Nature Conservancy of Canada.
The Mackie Family invites donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation or Nature Conservancy of Canada.
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and author of The Cottage Bible, Dr Gerald Mackie, 🕊️ July 20, 1942 – November 4, 2025
The Mackie Family invites donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation or Nature Conservancy of Canada.
The Mackie Family invites donations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation or Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Do you recognize this face? Sharon (Xueqi) Wang, an IB PhD is coming back to join us as our newest teaching support instructor today! Welcome! 🥳
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Do you recognize this face? Sharon (Xueqi) Wang, an IB PhD is coming back to join us as our newest teaching support instructor today! Welcome! 🥳
Today we honour the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, who had roots here at UofG. May her global legacy remind us that the power of science, compassion & action truly can change the world.
October 2, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Today we honour the passing of Dame Jane Goodall, who had roots here at UofG. May her global legacy remind us that the power of science, compassion & action truly can change the world.
Today we welcome our newest faculty member, @carlingbieg.bsky.social to Integrative Biology.
Dr. Bieg is a theoretical ecologist interested in population & food web dynamics, global change, and ecosystem resilience. Welcome aboard! 🚢
Dr. Bieg is a theoretical ecologist interested in population & food web dynamics, global change, and ecosystem resilience. Welcome aboard! 🚢
October 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today we welcome our newest faculty member, @carlingbieg.bsky.social to Integrative Biology.
Dr. Bieg is a theoretical ecologist interested in population & food web dynamics, global change, and ecosystem resilience. Welcome aboard! 🚢
Dr. Bieg is a theoretical ecologist interested in population & food web dynamics, global change, and ecosystem resilience. Welcome aboard! 🚢
Which Magnolias are escaping the arboretum? Genotyping study reveals rootstock can be the source of an invasive species. UofG's @edelinegagnon.bsky.social & Nadia Cavallin at Royal Botanical Garden explain.
🔗http://bit.ly/4nVGP8X
🔗http://bit.ly/4nVGP8X
September 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Which Magnolias are escaping the arboretum? Genotyping study reveals rootstock can be the source of an invasive species. UofG's @edelinegagnon.bsky.social & Nadia Cavallin at Royal Botanical Garden explain.
🔗http://bit.ly/4nVGP8X
🔗http://bit.ly/4nVGP8X
Save the date! Dr. Glen Van Der Kraak is retiring on September 30! Check your UofG e-mail for all the details.
September 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Save the date! Dr. Glen Van Der Kraak is retiring on September 30! Check your UofG e-mail for all the details.
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We want to celebrate YOU. Your journey inspires current & future students, and celebrates the amazing work coming out of Integrative Biology.
📷cred: Emily Martin
👉 Tag us in your post,
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We want to celebrate YOU. Your journey inspires current & future students, and celebrates the amazing work coming out of Integrative Biology.
📷cred: Emily Martin
September 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
If you’re a new here, getting featured is easy:
👉 Tag us in your post,
👉 Email your content, or
👉 Submit content through our website
We want to celebrate YOU. Your journey inspires current & future students, and celebrates the amazing work coming out of Integrative Biology.
📷cred: Emily Martin
👉 Tag us in your post,
👉 Email your content, or
👉 Submit content through our website
We want to celebrate YOU. Your journey inspires current & future students, and celebrates the amazing work coming out of Integrative Biology.
📷cred: Emily Martin
Someone brought our admin a stunned young warbler in a cup this morning. Luckily we know just who to call! Thank you @jonathanjojochu.bsky.social & Jelany for your expertise, and shoutout to Sofia for catching the bird when it was flying around the office! 😅
September 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Someone brought our admin a stunned young warbler in a cup this morning. Luckily we know just who to call! Thank you @jonathanjojochu.bsky.social & Jelany for your expertise, and shoutout to Sofia for catching the bird when it was flying around the office! 😅
It’s almost time! 🍂📚 Whether you’re coming back to campus or starting fresh, we’ve got you covered.
From forms to FAQ's, you’ll find everything you need to navigate IB this fall right at your fingertips. Head to our website and click the Staff & Student Login to access it all @ uoguelph.ca/ib
From forms to FAQ's, you’ll find everything you need to navigate IB this fall right at your fingertips. Head to our website and click the Staff & Student Login to access it all @ uoguelph.ca/ib
September 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It’s almost time! 🍂📚 Whether you’re coming back to campus or starting fresh, we’ve got you covered.
From forms to FAQ's, you’ll find everything you need to navigate IB this fall right at your fingertips. Head to our website and click the Staff & Student Login to access it all @ uoguelph.ca/ib
From forms to FAQ's, you’ll find everything you need to navigate IB this fall right at your fingertips. Head to our website and click the Staff & Student Login to access it all @ uoguelph.ca/ib
Check out these pics from our Algonquin field course (BIOL*4410) That view! 🤩
📷 cred: Emily Martin
🔍 see a friend? tag them!
📷 cred: Emily Martin
🔍 see a friend? tag them!
August 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Check out these pics from our Algonquin field course (BIOL*4410) That view! 🤩
📷 cred: Emily Martin
🔍 see a friend? tag them!
📷 cred: Emily Martin
🔍 see a friend? tag them!
Alarmingly low monarch butterfly populations demand urgent international conservation efforts, says UofG's Dr. Ryan Norris in an interview with CBC News 🌍🦋 bit.ly/4m09UPQ
📸CBC News
📸CBC News
August 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Alarmingly low monarch butterfly populations demand urgent international conservation efforts, says UofG's Dr. Ryan Norris in an interview with CBC News 🌍🦋 bit.ly/4m09UPQ
📸CBC News
📸CBC News
Shark tales: What locals saw, or didn't see, during Passamaquoddy Bay White Shark Week
Guelph researcher says likelihood is high that white sharks are mating in Passamaquoddy Bay
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Guelph researcher says likelihood is high that white sharks are mating in Passamaquoddy Bay
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
August 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Shark tales: What locals saw, or didn't see, during Passamaquoddy Bay White Shark Week
Guelph researcher says likelihood is high that white sharks are mating in Passamaquoddy Bay
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Guelph researcher says likelihood is high that white sharks are mating in Passamaquoddy Bay
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
IB PhD student Kathleen Nolan published: Implementation of Dunaliella tertiolecta and Desmodesmus communis in a photobioreactor prototype for treatment of wastewater in a recirculating aquaculture system.
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4m9f9fR
credit: @aheyland
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4m9f9fR
credit: @aheyland
July 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
IB PhD student Kathleen Nolan published: Implementation of Dunaliella tertiolecta and Desmodesmus communis in a photobioreactor prototype for treatment of wastewater in a recirculating aquaculture system.
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4m9f9fR
credit: @aheyland
📖 Read it here: bit.ly/4m9f9fR
credit: @aheyland
We are always happy to show off our teaching collection! Thanks to Bill Rosehart and Eric Graage for their visit last week to discuss the value of natural history collections!
Did you know that narwhal tusks are sensory organs? It is a tooth with a million nerve endings!
📸credit: Sarah Schorno
Did you know that narwhal tusks are sensory organs? It is a tooth with a million nerve endings!
📸credit: Sarah Schorno
July 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We are always happy to show off our teaching collection! Thanks to Bill Rosehart and Eric Graage for their visit last week to discuss the value of natural history collections!
Did you know that narwhal tusks are sensory organs? It is a tooth with a million nerve endings!
📸credit: Sarah Schorno
Did you know that narwhal tusks are sensory organs? It is a tooth with a million nerve endings!
📸credit: Sarah Schorno
Sharing the sad news of Dr. Bill Beamish's unexpected passing, just shy of his 90th birthday. A former Chair of Zoology at UofG, Bill was a world-renowned ichthyology expert and valued friend. Read more: bit.ly/4fdvNsE
Our thoughts are with Bill’s friends & family.
Our thoughts are with Bill’s friends & family.
July 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Sharing the sad news of Dr. Bill Beamish's unexpected passing, just shy of his 90th birthday. A former Chair of Zoology at UofG, Bill was a world-renowned ichthyology expert and valued friend. Read more: bit.ly/4fdvNsE
Our thoughts are with Bill’s friends & family.
Our thoughts are with Bill’s friends & family.
Did you know Dr. Karl Cottenie has been at UofG for 20 years this month?! His dedication to teaching, science, and mentoring students has shaped countless academic journeys and contributed significantly to the local and global community.
July 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Did you know Dr. Karl Cottenie has been at UofG for 20 years this month?! His dedication to teaching, science, and mentoring students has shaped countless academic journeys and contributed significantly to the local and global community.
Are you #InTheField this week? Tag us or send us your photos and videos and we'll feature you!
July 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Are you #InTheField this week? Tag us or send us your photos and videos and we'll feature you!
Thrilled to announce two promotions in IB! 🥳 Dr. Chris Caruso has been promoted to Professor and Dr. Sarah Alderman has been promoted to Associate Professor!
July 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Thrilled to announce two promotions in IB! 🥳 Dr. Chris Caruso has been promoted to Professor and Dr. Sarah Alderman has been promoted to Associate Professor!
#ManufacturedEcosystems Art & Lit Exhibition Opens June 23
IB Prof @shoshanahjacobs.bsky.social led the team of creatives & scientists to imagine the future of tech
Feat. work by Amanda White, Ele Willoughby, Amanda Amour-Lynx, Melanie Barnett, Pablo Rios, Yulia Shtern manufacturedecosystems.com
IB Prof @shoshanahjacobs.bsky.social led the team of creatives & scientists to imagine the future of tech
Feat. work by Amanda White, Ele Willoughby, Amanda Amour-Lynx, Melanie Barnett, Pablo Rios, Yulia Shtern manufacturedecosystems.com
June 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
#ManufacturedEcosystems Art & Lit Exhibition Opens June 23
IB Prof @shoshanahjacobs.bsky.social led the team of creatives & scientists to imagine the future of tech
Feat. work by Amanda White, Ele Willoughby, Amanda Amour-Lynx, Melanie Barnett, Pablo Rios, Yulia Shtern manufacturedecosystems.com
IB Prof @shoshanahjacobs.bsky.social led the team of creatives & scientists to imagine the future of tech
Feat. work by Amanda White, Ele Willoughby, Amanda Amour-Lynx, Melanie Barnett, Pablo Rios, Yulia Shtern manufacturedecosystems.com
✈️ Heading out #InTheField this summer? We want to hear about it!
Tag us, e-mail us, or submit your content on our website and we'll share your photos & stories!
👉🏻 bit.ly/3FKn4jZ
Tag us, e-mail us, or submit your content on our website and we'll share your photos & stories!
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June 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
✈️ Heading out #InTheField this summer? We want to hear about it!
Tag us, e-mail us, or submit your content on our website and we'll share your photos & stories!
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Tag us, e-mail us, or submit your content on our website and we'll share your photos & stories!
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#TrophyTime ! Dr. Grunspan's dedication to inclusive, evidence-based & student-centered teaching has made an impact across CBS. From active learning to mentorship, his classroom is a space where curiosity thrives and students are empowered.
Well-deserved recognition for an outstanding educator!
Well-deserved recognition for an outstanding educator!
June 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
#TrophyTime ! Dr. Grunspan's dedication to inclusive, evidence-based & student-centered teaching has made an impact across CBS. From active learning to mentorship, his classroom is a space where curiosity thrives and students are empowered.
Well-deserved recognition for an outstanding educator!
Well-deserved recognition for an outstanding educator!
IB's own Dani Nowosad published their Inuit-led research in Arctic science. Read about the importance of Indigenous collaboration in shaping research that reflects community priorities & knowledge systems.
🔗 doi.org/10.1139/as-2...
📷cred: Isaac Demeester
🔗 doi.org/10.1139/as-2...
📷cred: Isaac Demeester
June 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
IB's own Dani Nowosad published their Inuit-led research in Arctic science. Read about the importance of Indigenous collaboration in shaping research that reflects community priorities & knowledge systems.
🔗 doi.org/10.1139/as-2...
📷cred: Isaac Demeester
🔗 doi.org/10.1139/as-2...
📷cred: Isaac Demeester
⚡️OE3C Conference Highlights: 2 big undergraduate wins this year at Carleton Uni:
🏆 Best Undergraduate Poster: Alise Catherine Griffiths (Caruso Lab)
🏆 Best Undergraduate Talk: Olivia Demetrakopoulos (Gagnon Lab)
Congrats to both! 🎉
#OE3C2025 oe3c.ca
@edelinegagnon.bsky.social
🏆 Best Undergraduate Poster: Alise Catherine Griffiths (Caruso Lab)
🏆 Best Undergraduate Talk: Olivia Demetrakopoulos (Gagnon Lab)
Congrats to both! 🎉
#OE3C2025 oe3c.ca
@edelinegagnon.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
⚡️OE3C Conference Highlights: 2 big undergraduate wins this year at Carleton Uni:
🏆 Best Undergraduate Poster: Alise Catherine Griffiths (Caruso Lab)
🏆 Best Undergraduate Talk: Olivia Demetrakopoulos (Gagnon Lab)
Congrats to both! 🎉
#OE3C2025 oe3c.ca
@edelinegagnon.bsky.social
🏆 Best Undergraduate Poster: Alise Catherine Griffiths (Caruso Lab)
🏆 Best Undergraduate Talk: Olivia Demetrakopoulos (Gagnon Lab)
Congrats to both! 🎉
#OE3C2025 oe3c.ca
@edelinegagnon.bsky.social
Dr. Jinzhong Fu has been at UofG for 25 years this May! Renowned for his research on genetic diversity and evolutionary patterns, his work has enhanced our understanding of species adaptation, crucial for conservation and climate change insights. We are fortunate to have Dr. Fu!
May 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Dr. Jinzhong Fu has been at UofG for 25 years this May! Renowned for his research on genetic diversity and evolutionary patterns, his work has enhanced our understanding of species adaptation, crucial for conservation and climate change insights. We are fortunate to have Dr. Fu!
Heading out #InTheField this summer? We want to hear about it! Tag us, e-mail us, or submit your content here and we'll share it! 👉🏻 bit.ly/3FKn4jZ
May 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Heading out #InTheField this summer? We want to hear about it! Tag us, e-mail us, or submit your content here and we'll share it! 👉🏻 bit.ly/3FKn4jZ