UoGuelph, Egg Farmers of Canada renew research chair focused on poultry welfare

The University of Guelph and Egg Farmers of Canada are continuing their collaboration on poultry welfare research with a renewed $1.3M investment into the Research Chair in Poultry Welfare. The chair, held by Dr Alexandra Harlander, will engage in work related to poultry welfare and national animal care standards. “I strive to develop practical, science-based […]

Five Canadian universities—Brock University, Royal Roads University, Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Guelph—have signed MOUs with Jindal Global University in India. The MOUs provide a framework for collaborative activities that include student and faculty exchanges, academic resource sharing, and joint research opportunities. “As global challenges become more complex, […]

A new Master of Medical Foundations program at the University of Guelph will better prepare students for medical school with cadaver dissections, in-depth anatomy studies, and small-group lab learning. Launching in June, the three-semester program is intended for students who wish to pursue medical school or other health care professions. UoGuelph Associate Professor Dr Danielle […]

In honour of Valentine’s Day, CourseCompare has released a ranking of the top universities in Canada for “finding love.” The ranking considers a variety of factors including campus density, residence culture, walkability, shared rituals, and alumni network cohesion. Queen’s University took first place, with blogTO highlighting the campus’s cozy cafes and hangout spots. Queen’s was […]

The University of Guelph has completed its investigation into a graffiti-themed Aggie pub night. As a part of the event, students painted graffiti on other participants’ t-shirts; Guelph News reports that some students at the event were wearing “shirts marked with racist, antisemitic, anti-Black, homophobic, and other hateful language and symbols.” The university said that […]

The University of Guelph has partnered with Gastronomous Technologies Inc to bring advanced kitchen automation to campus. As part of this agreement, the university will implement the ChronoGrill, an autonomous charbroiler that is designed for high-volume environments and uses AI, automation, and advanced vision systems to deliver consistent results with improved efficiency. “The ChronoGrill represents […]

Institutions across the country are holding events in the upcoming weeks to celebrate Black History Month. Institutions are inviting their communities to participate in interactive activities including Brock University’s Afro-Caribbean Night, Red Deer Polytechnic’s Button Making and Hair Braiding events, SMU’s Paint Your Flag 2.0 event, the University of Guelph’s African Street Eats cooking class, […]

In light of the unrest in Iran, several postsecondary institutions have taken action to support their community members. The University of Guelph’s Student Experience team is reaching out to Iranian students to share resources. The university is also reportedly considering “flexible tuition payment arrangements” and fee waivers. The University of Victoria encouraged its campus community […]

Students at Brandon University, Fleming College, and the University of Guelph will each have access to new bursaries and scholarships, thanks to donations and partnerships. BrandonU has received $1.1M from donor Michael Chernoff to expand its entrance awards and create new opportunities for top incoming students. At Fleming, The Joyce Family Foundation donated $1.5M to […]

ShanghaiRanking has released its Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025, which assesses institutions from around the world according to 57 subjects across five broad disciplines. Canadian institutions that appeared in the top 25 for at least one subject included McGill University, Simon Fraser University, Université de Montréal, the University of British Columbia, the University of […]