Resistance to antifungal medications is growing. Now, #UofG researchers have developed a faster way to identify the genetic vulnerabilities of Candida fungi, which could lead to brand new treatments. @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social uoguel.ph/vze5i

Graduating top of his class, Noah Middleton is reaching a milestone he never thought he would make. Growing up with a rare autoimmune disorder, he wasn’t sure he would make it to university and is currently fulfilling a promise he made to his dog, Rosie, to help animals: https://uoguel.ph/evxkg

New #UofG research is shining a light on the mental health challenges faced by women in agriculture. Researchers found that language, farm culture and invisible labour can place women farmers at greater risk for chronic stress, anxiety and depression. Learn more: uoguel.ph/c53kj

The University of Guelph is proud to present six honorary degrees at the summer 2026 convocation, highlighting the extraordinary contributions made by all recipients. Among the recipients are leaders in agriculture, education, medicine and public service. Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/kfg74

From the hitting the books to hitting the ice, Katherine Heard is leaving her mark at #UofG both on and off the ice. Mentoring student-athletes, captaining the Gryphons women's hockey team, and winning the McCaw Cup, her final year as a Gryphon was one for the books: https://uoguel.ph/gczoa

A new study published in BioScience, co-authored by #UofG researcher Dr. Faisal Moola, argues traditional practices of Indigenous Peoples are critical for conservation and how their interaction with nature serves numerous benefits for biodiversity in Canadian ecosystems: https://uoguel.ph/swc1z

#UofG has received more than $5.3 million from the federal government to support researchers and their projects that focus on strengthening health care and food systems, advancing responsible technology use, and Indigenous-led water stewardship. Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/6irkn

Work developed by #UofG researchers is helping combat honey bee loss, including protecting colonies from their top threat: Varroa mites. Learn more in our latest #ExpertAlert:

#UofG PhD researcher Becky Swainson has been named a 2026 Trudeau Scholar for her innovative research on textile waste in Canada. Her work explores how community repair initiatives, collective action and policy addresses Canada’s growing textile waste challenge. Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/l6u05

On Monday, May 18, business operations at the University will be reduced for the long weekend. Regular operations will resume Tuesday, May 19. Enjoy the long weekend, U of G! ❤️🖤💛 More info: https://uoguel.ph/sgfjc

The University of Guelph has appointed Dr. Graham Holloway as interim dean for the College of Biological Science (CBS), effective May 25, 2026. Read more: https://uoguel.ph/khmw9

#UofG will honour seven outstanding faculty members at summer convocation for their excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Recognized for their dedication to student learning and research, these faculty members are making an impact in their fields and beyond. Learn more: uoguel.ph/xohrx

#UofG | Speaking to @theguardian.com, Dr. Katie Lebel discusses how the growth of @wnba.com#UofGteams signals they're financially viable to investors, sponsors and media partners. "The WNBA’s growth is important because it changes the baseline perception of women’s sport." Read more:

The University of Guelph is pleased to announce that Dr. Mazyar Fallah has been named vice-president (research and innovation), serving a five-year term effective May 25. Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/ohs0u

A crisis from the 1930s is shaping how we think about food today. #UofG’s Dr. Evan Fraser explores what the Dust Bowl can teach us about building resilient food systems in a new CBC Ideas documentary. Learn more: uoguel.ph/fxnl4 @arrellfoodinst.bsky.social

Dr. Sara Mann and Stu Lang speak to @theglobeandmail.com about a historic $51-million gift to the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, marking a transformative moment for business education at #UofG. “Our donation is meant to support Guelph’s vision of business as a force of good.”

#UofG is proud to announce a historic $51 million gift to the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics — the largest ever made to a business school in Canada. This is a defining moment for LANG and for the future of business education. Read more: uoguel.ph/wp2th

#UofG | Smart agriculture is playing a pivotal role in helping farmers navigate difficult growing conditions, making it easier to monitor growth and disease. Learn more in our latest #ExpertAlert: https://news.uoguelph.ca/2026/05/how-ag-tech-is-helping-manage-difficult-growing-conditions/

#UofG’s Cyber Science Lab is tackling critical cybersecurity gaps in Canada’s agri-food sector as farms face growing risks from cyberattacks targeting internet-connected technologies. Learn more: uoguel.ph/as5ux

#UofG researchers have identified a natural compound that can disarm drug-resistant bacteria by preventing them from sticking to and spreading within our bodies. Learn more: uoguel.ph/zltj7 @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social

#UofG researchers have received federal funding to support a multidisciplinary program that will train the next generation of experts in environmental sensing, real-time monitoring and control technologies. Learn more: uoguel.ph/c8w5i @uofgresearch.bsky.social

#UofG | “It should be treated the same way as we treat energy security or food security, because to get to food security, we need that fertilizer.” Dr. Asim Biswas speaks to @theglobeandmail.com#UofGabout the need for a national fertilizer strategy. Read more:

#UofG researchers are exploring how free fresh food programs could support healthier living for Canadians facing food insecurity. A new study on produce prescriptions highlights how these programs can connect people to nutritious food, health care and community support. Learn more: uoguel.ph/1jznq

#UofG | “Many times farmers are thinking, ‘I’m not going to grow any crop this year.’” Dr. Asim Biswas speaks to @cdnpress.bsky.social about how the volatile fertilizer market could impact this year's farming season. Read more:

#UofG has been recognized in the 2025 United Way Campaign Awards for increasing engagement, surpassing its fundraising goal and raising over $500,000 in support of local programs. This achievement reflects a growing level of participation across the U of G community. Learn more: uoguel.ph/7n431

#UofG’s BugQuest is inviting communities across Canada to help catalogue insect biodiversity while learning more about the species in their local environments. Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/j2l4j

Students in #UofG’s Agriculture Technology and Design Club are gaining hands-on experience while designing and building innovative ag-tech solutions to compete on an international stage. Learn more: uoguel.ph/tssiq

On Friday, April 3, #UofG’s business operations will be reduced for the long weekend. Regular operations resume Monday, April 6. Have a great long weekend U of G! 🌸 Learn more about what’s open this weekend: https://uoguel.ph/ywsn2

#UofG | “The IOC changing its policy will rebound throughout all levels of women’s athletics, from youth to international competition,” says Dr. Charles D. T. Macaulay.

The University of Guelph is pleased to share the appointment of Dr. Stacey Scott as dean of the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences on a five-year term, beginning April 1, 2026: https://uoguel.ph/d9n0e

#UofG researchers have received more than $2.5 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to support critical human health research. From health care worker wellbeing to injury prevention, these projects address pressing health challenges. Learn more: uoguel.ph/ay6my

#UofG | "This system works for now, but it’s much more fragile than most Canadians might realize," Dr. Brendan Daisley, of the College of Biological Science, writes in a commentary for Conversation Canada. @uofgcbs.bsky.social

The philanthropy of Kim and Stu Lang’s Angel Gabriel Foundation to OVC Pet Trust, allows plans for a new Medical and Surgical Learning Centre at OVC that will train veterinary students from Northern Ontario to work in the communities that need them most. Read more: https://uoguel.ph/4ziaf

#UofG’s Dr. Kari Dunfield has received funding to help Canadian farmers grow wheat more sustainably by improving fertilizer efficiency, soil health and the wheat microbiome. Learn more: uoguel.ph/buwka @uofgresearch.bsky.social

#UofG has been named among the top institutions globally, with 15 subjects ranked in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject. #UofG ranked 4th globally & 1st in Canada for Veterinary Science & ranked 1st in Canada & 14th globally in Agriculture & Forestry. Read more: https://uoguel.ph/lv3s6

#UofG is streamlining the transfer credit process with a new centralized platform, making it easier for students to plan courses and track credits, supported by funding from the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer. Learn more: uoguel.ph/sgjxi

Canada must be a reliable food partner to build a new international order, writes Dr. Evan Fraser in @thestar.com. https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/you-cant-have-national-security-without-food-security-can-canada-really-achieve-both/article_6bf23aa9-3f8f-4d4d-a672-d25b35095b29.html

At #UofG’s Ontario Veterinary College, Dr. Fiona James and her team of researchers are advancing canine brain health through patient-driven epilepsy research, using clinical studies to improve diagnostics and explore new treatment options that support dogs and their families: uoguel.ph/nt5kr

#UofG’s Dr. Paul Hebert has been awarded more than $9.2M from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to expand infrastructure and capacity at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Learn more: uoguel.ph/vmb66 @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social

#UofG | The Paralympics are a mega-event in sports, joining the likes of the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. Yet Paralympic fandom is understudied, sport management prof Dr. Ann Pegoraro writes.

The University of Guelph is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Julia Montgomery as the new dean of the Ontario Veterinary College on a five-year term beginning June 15, 2026. Read more: uoguel.ph/09lbs @ontvetcollege.bsky.social

Project SOY Plus returns to #UofG on March 12 to celebrate 30 years of student innovation, challenging students to explore biodiversity as they develop creative products and ideas for a more sustainable future. Learn more: uoguel.ph/latss @createdatguelph.bsky.social

#ExpertAlert | “Even a little bit of negative attention can be profitable when it keeps the conversation going,” says Dr. Preetinder Kaur, marketing professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.

A new international collaboration led by #UofG researchers is advancing gender equity in agricultural sciences by learning from farmer-led research in Cuba. The project highlights how diverse perspectives can strengthen agricultural research and education. Learn more: uoguel.ph/nmjls

On this #InternationalWomensDay, U of G is celebrating the remarkable achievements of women and highlighting the importance of advancing rights, justice and action for women and girls. Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/80awi

A vaccine developed by #UofG researchers to protect against Campylobacter jejuni, a leading cause of bacterial diarrhea worldwide, has been found safe and effective after human trials. The results bring researchers closer to finalizing the first human vaccine for the infection: uoguel.ph/xbr9w

Starting fall 2026, #UofG’s new Work Experience program will expand access to paid, full-time work opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in approved programs without co-op options. Learn more: uoguel.ph/r8o5t

Researchers at #UofG’s G. Magnotta Research Lab have developed a biosensor with the potential to revolutionize the way Lyme disease is detected, making at-home testing a future possibility. Learn more: uoguel.ph/r8rp7 @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social

Rural students with financial need will be eligible to receive new support to begin their studies at #UofG thanks to a $2.5-million gift from The Joyce Family Foundation. The gift is the largest in U of G’s history to establish an endowment for needs‑based awards. Learn more: uoguel.ph/28omy

A new study from #UofG researchers has found that ableist language in job ads can discourage applicants from applying. The findings show that applicants prefer clear, neutral wording and postings that include equal employment opportunity and accommodation statements. Learn more: uoguel.ph/z818o