How does human activity & climate change impact the partnership between plants & arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi?🌱 Dr. Hafiz Maherali & postdoc Dr. Andre Duarte @integrativebiology.bsky.social studied how 3 plants responded to stressful conditions, with & without fungi 🗞️ uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

#UofG students are gaining hands-on research experience while tackling one of the world’s most urgent health challenges. Through a partnership with Tiny Earth, they are analyzing soil samples from across Canada in search of new antibiotics. Learn more: uoguel.ph/8hz1q @uofgcbs.bsky.social

Don’t miss the next CBS Community Seminar! Dr. Loydie Jerome-Majewska @mcgill.ca will present “Resilience in Life and Embryonic Development: Costs and Benefits to Survival” March 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. SSC Waasamowin atrium All welcome. No registration required. www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/events/2...

"I feel like I’ve regained the curiosity I had as a child." #UofG students are learning research skills while searching for new antibiotics in Canada's soil. Partnering with Tiny Earth, lab coordinators let curiosities run free. Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2026/02/unde...

#UofG's Master of Medical Foundations gives students invaluable experience working in the anatomy lab. More from @ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social @uofgcbs.bsky.social#UofG https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/guelph/article/canadian-medical-schools-cutting-basic-anatomy-training-but-not-university-of-guelph/

🎉 Shoutout to our very own @joeybernhardt.bsky.social on being awarded the Stevenson Lectureship Award from @cdnsciencepub.com for her leadership and impact in aquatic science! Read more about this achievement and her upcoming plenary lecture at the IAGLR & SCAS conference: 🔗 tinyurl.com/ys8r9tbf

CBS Graduate Students: Think you can explain your thesis with only 1 slide and 3 minutes?⌛️ Registration is now open for the CBS Three Minute Thesis College Heat on April 14! Winners get prizes and go on to the #UofG final. Visit uoguel.ph/3mt for more information. @integrativebiology.bsky.social

How can large social groups be sustainable for predators like lions? A study by Dr. John Fryxell @integrativebiology.bsky.social shows Serengeti lions thrive by splitting into smaller hunting groups, without much collaboration, then reuniting for social benefits. 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

Do you want to hear about ways to participate in future health science research at the University of Guelph? Join the Human Health Sciences Participant Database! Learn more at: uoguelph.ca/hhs/participate

I’m really honoured to receive the Stevenson Award! I’m grateful for the support of my colleagues, mentors, and everyone who makes this work possible. I’m lucky to be surrounded by incredible people from whom I get to learn and with whom I get to work every day 🧪✨ @uofgcbs.bsky.social

Could omega-3s help protect the brain from the impacts of concussions?🧠 New research from Dr. David Ma in Human Health Sciences explores how diet can help prevent or limit brain injury. SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social

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 @uofgcbs.bsky.social

Launch your career in medicine & allied health professions. 🩺 The new Master of Medical Foundations, launching this summer, provides training in human anatomy, physiology, disease & immunology, with a focus on the role of lifestyle medicine. 🗞️ news.uoguelph.ca/2026/02/insp...

#UofG professors lent expertise to a team of young reporters learning more about the body for TVOKids Burps, Butts and Bones, learning about healthy meals, finding balance on skates, exercise and more. @uofgcbs.bsky.social#UofG https://news.uoguelph.ca/2026/01/u-of-g-profs-featured-on-tvokids-program/

A study by Stephanie Smodis & Dr. Josef Ackerman @integrativebiology.bsky.social has revealed an unexpected survival strategy in freshwater mussels. They found that mussels seem to time larval release to match host fish activity & reduce competition for resources. 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

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 @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social

Parkinson's is the fastest-neurodegenerative disease in the world. Could dancing be key to slowing it? New #UofG research investigates. “Connecting with others through movement has a positive, holistic effect on the body," says Dr. Rebecca Barnstaple. Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2026/01/coul...

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

Our very own Dr. Sherri Cox! caledoncitizen.com/winter-seaso...

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

Welcome to the first cohort of the Master of Applied Molecular and Health Sciences!

LEGO blocks aren’t just for kids 🐟 Research from Dr. Sarah Alderman’s lab @integrativebiology.bsky.social shows zebrafish raised with LEGO early in life learn faster, show less anxiety-like behaviour & handle stress better than those raised in barren environments 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

Planning to pursue a thesis-based MSc in 2026?🧪 CBS has three $10,000 Competitive Graduate Research Assistantships available for racialized students. Apply by Jan. 30! More info: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/graduate... @integrativebiology.bsky.social

#UofG | PhD candidate Allegra Love speaks to @nationalobserver.com about how climate change could be impacting when female caribou grow their antlers. @uofgcbs.bsky.social @integrativebiology.bsky.social Read more: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/30/n...

Mining comes at a considerable environmental cost, but can we prevent long-term consequences? Research by Dr. Robert Hanner & Dr. Jiaojiao Diao from integrativebiology.bsky.social shows peat soil treatments are effective for enhancing overall biodiversity recovery. www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

#UofG | PhD student Allegra Love chats with CBC's Bob McDonald on Quirks and Quarks about what she discovered among the caribou on Fogo Island, Newfoundland. @uofgcbs.bsky.social

🏫 Some of our postdoctoral fellows recently partnered with the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation to host a PA Day featuring outdoor learning on the Saugeen Peninsula. From wildlife spotting to food web games, it was a day of shared discovery: 🔗 www.ecosystemscience.ca/news/tmfly5m...

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 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

#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

#UofG researchers alter course in their study of caribou on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, finding climate change could be having significant impacts on the Arctic mammal. @uofgcbs.bsky.social

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

The #UofG has been ranked #2 in Canada and top 51-75 in the world for Biotechnology, according to Shanghai Rankings! Congratulations to Molecular & Cellular Biology! 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

Why does mental stress raise some people’s blood pressure but not others? Research from Dr. Philip Millar’s lab in Human Health Sciences shows that kidneys and muscles don’t always respond to stress the same way, and our internal stress reactions can vary widely. www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

#UofG has been recognized among the top universities worldwide for sustainability in the latest QS Sustainability Rankings. U of G ranked 80th globally for environmental research and 117th for environmental education. Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/i5yrs

A tick bite can change everything. Together, the G. Magnotta Foundation and G. Magnotta Lab are laser-focused on solving the major stumbling blocks of Lyme disease — starting with better diagnostic tools. Learn more: alumni.uoguelph.ca/news/leading... @uofguelphnews.bsky.social

#UofG is thrilled to announce that it's joining the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships program, providing $120,000 and $100,000 scholarships for entrepreneurial-minded high school students pursuing degrees in STEM. Learn more: uoguel.ph/jnvkv

CBS Grad Students: Don't miss the next Grad Chats Series workshop Learn more about the GSA and CUPE 3913 - what they offer & how to get involved. 🗓️Dec. 2 from 12 to 1 p.m. 📍SSC 1511 and online

The #UofG has been ranked No. 3 in Canada, and 68th in the world, for Scientific Impact in the Life and Earth Sciences category, by Leiden Rankings! Across all categories, the University of Guelph placed 13th for Scientific Impact in Canada. 🗞️ www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

Several #UofG professors are featured in a new TVOKids show Burps, Butts and Bones. The show takes kids on a journey through the wonders of the human body, exploring topics like stomach microbes and taste. @uofgcbs.bsky.social Learn more: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/11/u-of...

Author, influencer, home economist & Queen of Fibre Mairlyn Smith is pursuing her MSc in Human Health & Nutritional Sciences 🍎 Working with Dr. Alison Duncan, she hopes to help others live healthier lifestyles & fight misinformation. 🗞️ www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/t...

#UofG | Dr. David Ma speaks to @cbcnews.ca The National about food literacy and links to health concerns. @uofgcbs.bsky.social Watch: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

#UofG | "Why would you go on the ice not knowing what your hydration needs are?" Dr. Lawrence Spriet speaks to @cdnpress.bsky.social about measuring the sweat levels of players in the @thepwhl.com. @uofgcbs.bsky.social Read more: www.tsn.ca/pwhl/article...

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...

CBS Graduate Preview Day is this Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. in the SSC Waasamowin atrium! Don’t miss it. 🗨️Meet current graduate students 🌿Learn about CBS programs 🧪Tour facilities 🍕Free lunch! Qs? Email [email protected] @integrativebiology.bsky.social

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...

Do you want to hear about ways to participate in future health science research at the University of Guelph? Join the Human Health Sciences Participant Database! Learn more at: uoguelph.ca/hhs/participate

Our next One Health seminar is Wed. Nov. 19, 1:00 in McLaughlin Library room 384 or on Teams! Wildlife pathologist Dr. Brian Stevens will speak on "The role of wildlife disease surveillance in advancing #OneHealth." Learn more/to register: uoguel.ph/s1osr 🧪 Free pizza! @ontvetcollege.bsky.social

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. @uofgcbs.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social Learn more: uoguel.ph/kdgc3

David Good’s PhD at #UofG takes him deep in the Amazon rainforest — to study secrets in the microbiome of his family, the Yanomami. “If there’s something from Yanomami knowledge that can support our health, we’ll discover it here.” Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/11/davi...