Get ready to dance the night away at the IB Dept. Holiday Party ✨TONIGHT✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, friendly competition, and karaoke! Shake off the semester and get ready to put on your dancing shoes. See you there!

Save the Date! The PISCeS Conference is returning to U of G. 🗓️ June 15 to 17, 2026 Key themes this year include: regulatory standards, emergent technology in environmental genomics, sampling design & eDNA across environments. Learn more & register: bics.uoguelph.ca/pisces/

#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 @uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social

Apply now for the Masters of Wildlife Biology at the University of Guelph! International students have until Feb 1, and domestic students until May 1 to submit applications. Explore more and embark on your wildlife journey! www.uoguelph.ca/programs/mas...

New paper from @tessgrainger.bsky.social @gerlame.bsky.social Matt Barbour @keila-stark.bsky.social @clsong.com tinyurl.com/yh6kyysm

Interested in taking a field course next summer? Don't miss @integrativebiology.bsky.social's info sessions: 🌲U of G & OUPFB courses: Nov. 18 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315 🐟Marine Biology and Field Ecology: Nov. 19 @ 5:30 in SSC 2315 More info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...

Tues & Wed this week: 2026 OUPFB Field Course Info Sessions 🔗Info: www.uoguelph.ca/ib/undergrad...

Aquaculture is a growing industry, but keeping the water clean is a challenge.🐟 Researchers @integrativebiology.bsky.social, led by Dr. Andreas Keyland & PhD student Kathleen Nolan, are developing a system to test strains of algae for wastewater bioremediation. 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

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.

Thinking about grad school? Join us for CBS Graduate Preview Day on Nov. 19! 🗨️Meet current graduate students 🌿Learn about CBS programs 🧪Tour facilities 🍕Free lunch! Qs? Email [email protected] @integrativebiology.bsky.social

#UofG | As cold weather approaches, how do bugs and spiders survive? Chris Earley from The Arboretum speaks to @weathernetwork.bsky.social about how insects make it through the winter. @uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social Read more: www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...

#UofGResearch examining the number of birds being killed by kids each year in Canada featured on @nationalobserver.com . @uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/18/n...

Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series Oct 30 11:30: Dr. Lauren Shoemaker, Uni/Wyoming Broad-scale patterns in species coexistence  Details 👇🏽 www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...

Next Week’s IB Seminar Series Oct 30 11:30: Dr. Lauren Shoemaker, Uni/Wyoming Broad-scale patterns in species coexistence  Details 👇🏽 www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...

Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG Supporting students with disabilities  Details 👇🏽 www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...

PhD candidate Jonathan Chu speaks to CBC News about #UofG research detailing how many birds are killed each year by cats. @uofgresearch.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @uofgcbs.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

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! 🥳

Next Week’s IB Seminar Series Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG Supporting students with disabilities  Details 👇🏽 www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...

Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series Oct 16 11:30: 🎲Research Roulette🎲 Ongoing research in IB, presented by randomly chosen faculty  Details 👇🏽 www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...

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. @uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social @jonathanjojochu.bsky.social Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/new-...

Congratulations to Dr. Robert Harkness from Molecular & Cellular Biology, Dr. Andy Turko @integrativebiology.bsky.social & Dr. Mike Tymko from Human Health Sciences, awarded funding through CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund! 🗞️ uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that which comes; so with present time.”― Leonardo da Vinci 2 Weeks of fun in the field exploring rivers and ponds with our #BIOL4350 students #limnology #UofG @integrativebiology.bsky.social

Next Week’s IB Seminar Series Oct 16 11:30: 🎲Research Roulette🎲 Ongoing research in IB, presented by randomly chosen faculty  Details 👇🏽 www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...

#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. @arrellfoodinst.bsky.social news.uoguelph.ca/2025/10/glob...

DYK that fish can tell how each other were raised?🐟 A study by Dr. Georgia Mason’s lab in @integrativebiology.bsky.social has found that zebrafish will selectively mate with fish raised in “enriched” housing vs those from barren tanks. SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

Tomorrow! IB Seminar Series Oct 9 11:30: Dr. Kara Layton, UofT Invertebrate systematics & evolution Details 👇🏽 www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...

🔔Deadline approaching! IB is hiring an Asst. Prof in Bioinformatics - apply before Oct 15! careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...

Next Week’s IB Seminar Series Oct 9 11:30: Dr. Kara Layton, UofT Invertebrate systematics & evolution Details @ www.uoguelph.ca/ib/seminars/...

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.

How does intensive farming affect fish health?🐟 A study by @integrativebiology.bsky.social's Dr. Fred Laberge, Dr. Nick Bernier & PhD grad Dr. Pria Mahabir examined the brain size of creek chub from streams across southern Ontario to find out. #SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

🔔Deadline approaching! IB is hiring a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Biodiversity Genomics. Apply before Oct 6! careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-C...

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! 🚢

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

#UofG | “We’re not stamp-collecting here.” Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei speaks to @theatlantic.com about capturing Earth's biodiversity and using technology to catalogue all life. @cbg-uofg.bsky.social @uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social Read more: www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. You may have already seen our mental health resource pages, but did you know there are also off-campus & self-guided resources available? wellness.uoguelph.ca/services/cou... You’re not alone - support is always within reach 🫶🏻

We're welcoming applications from world-leading researchers in the field of Biodiversity Genomics to the 2026 CERC competition, a significant opportunity to make an impact in Canada’s reputation as a global leader in research & innovation

📢 I.B. is HIRING! Apply now for Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics. Deadline = Oct 15! careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...

Save the date! Dr. Glen Van Der Kraak is retiring on September 30! Check your UofG e-mail for all the details.

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

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! 😅

University is exciting — but we know it can also feel overwhelming. Between tuition, scholarships, and awards, there’s a lot to keep track of! If you haven't already, check out: 👉 Student Financial Services 👉 CBS Awards & Scholarships 👉 IB Employment opportunities DM's are open!

#UofG | “We don’t have a silver bullet yet, but there are some positive signs.” Dr. Brian Husband and student researchers discuss work to save nearly extinct American chestnut trees with @nationalobserver.com. @uofgcbs.bsky.social Read more: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/09/n...

📢 I.B. is HIRING! Apply now for Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics. Deadline = Oct 15!

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

Check out these pics from our Algonquin field course (BIOL*4410) That view! 🤩 📷 cred: Emily Martin 🔍 see a friend? tag them!

Why do only some Savannah sparrows raise 2 broods in a single season?🪶 Research by Dr. Hayley Spina @integrativebiology.bsky.social shows that levels of a hormone linked to energy use during demanding times may reveal which females are more likely to double-brood 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

University of Guelph welcomes applications from world-leading researchers in the field of Biodiversity Genomics to the 2026 CERC competition, a significant opportunity to make an impact in Canada’s reputation as a global leader in research & innovation

🚨 Hiring in IB! Sessional instructor for Methods in Wildlife Biology (MWB)- accepting applications until August 27th. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in field biology and a passion for teaching. 🔗http://bit.ly/47syLYe Spread the word!

🚨JOB ALERT IN INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY! Our Teaching Support Instructor Technician posting is now live until August 12! This role is a great opportunity to join the University of Guelph team and support excellence in teaching and learning. 🔗 Apply here: careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-T...