Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph

06/03/2026

Congratulations to all of next week’s graduates and to the students receiving awards for their achievements.

Charlotte Potter, a PhD graduate in rural studies in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, is this year’s recipient of the D.F. Forster Medal (doctoral), one of ’s top convocation awards for graduate students.

Rachel Rebecca Lee, a graduate of Ridgetown’s Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology program, wins the Governor General’s Bronze Medal in recognition of her outstanding academic achievements.

Academic excellence takes the stage at summer convocation! Next week, a record number of U of G students will cross the stage at summer convocation, awarding more than 4,600 degrees, diplomas and certificates, in addition to recognizing several accomplished students for their outstanding academic and civic achievements. 🎓

Among the awarded degrees are the first graduating cohorts of two degree programs: Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice, and Bachelor of Arts with a major in Sexualities, Genders and Social Change.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/jtx6x

06/03/2026

Happy National Indigenous History Month! is proud to commemorate and honour the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples who are part of our community and beyond.

This month, we are encouraged to learn about the diverse communities, cultures, languages, and worldviews of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and celebrate the invaluable contributions and gifts of Indigenous Peoples of today and throughout history.

We encourage our campus community to use this time to confront Canada’s colonial past and recognize the persistent systemic discrimination faced by Indigenous families and communities. Let’s reflect on these realities and consider how we can actively contribute to reconciliation every day.

Join us throughout the month as we share stories, resources and initiatives to foster understanding and promote Decolonization, Indigenization and Reconciliation.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/lpvl3

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Ava Augustine, Marah Laforge and Sandreka Rowe — the first-ever graduates of ’s Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice (BIESP) program. 🎓

Designed for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners, the BIESP program blends Western environmental science with Indigenous Knowledge Systems and land-based learning, equipping students with an interdisciplinary perspective grounded in science, relationships and responsibility to the land.

Throughout the program, these graduates took part in hands-on learning through summer field courses and international experiences, gaining a deeper understanding of how environmental science impacts Indigenous communities while learning directly from them.

Ava, Marah and Sandreka will cross the convocation stage at next week's graduation ceremonies.

To learn more about their journey throughout the program, visit: uoguel.ph/hbqrw

School of Environmental Sciences
University of Guelph

06/01/2026

Happy ! Join us in celebrating the remarkable contributions and achievements of the LGBTQ2IA+ community. 🏳️‍🌈

We invite our campus community to join in Pride Month events, learn from LGBTQ2SIA+ identifying people and reflect on what you can do to contribute to building an inclusive community at U of G and in the world.

To learn more about how you can celebrate Pride Month and for resources on how you can contribute to an inclusive community visit: https://uoguel.ph/cep4t

05/27/2026

We thought you meant the 1890s… 👀

This May, we celebrated ’s 152nd anniversary!

Since first opening its doors in 1874, the Ontario Agricultural College has grown into an internationally recognized leader in research and teaching, bringing together people and disciplines to advance agriculture, strengthen communities and help feed the world.

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

researchers are working to address one of the biggest threats facing honey bee colonies in Canada – Varroa mites.

Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager at the Honey Bee Research Centre (HBRC), recently spoke with CBC Radio about a breeding system developed by the HBRC research team that helps beekeepers raise colonies with greater resistance to these destructive mites.

By working with beekeepers and organizations across Canada to implement the system, the team’s research can support long-term pollinator health and strengthen the agricultural systems that depend on them.

To learn more about the research, visit: bit.ly/4dK9BpF

UoG Honey Bee Research Centre
University of Guelph
CBC/Radio-Canada

05/20/2026

This , you can help researchers track bumble bees by simply turning on your smartphone’s Bluetooth and visiting the Arboretum. 🐝

MSc Integrative Biology student Marianne Goulet, working with Dr. Ryan Norris and Dr. Nigel Raine, has fitted fifty queen bumble bees in the Arboretum with Bluetooth radio transmitters as part of a study to better understand bee behaviour and movement.

The tiny transmitters use nearby cellular-enabled devices to share location signals, much like Apple AirTags. This means every Arboretum visitor with Bluetooth turned on helps researchers track the bees’ locations, and no personal information is shared.

From now until July, explore the Arboretum with your Bluetooth on to help support U of G bumble bee research!

School of Environmental Sciences
University of Guelph College of Biological Science
University of Guelph
The Arboretum, University of Guelph

05/19/2026

The University of Guelph has received more than $5.3 million from the federal government through the Canada Research Chair (CRC) program and the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF). This funding will support researchers and their projects that focus on areas such as strengthening health care and food systems to advancing responsible technology use and Indigenous-led water stewardship.

The investment is part of more than $168 million in federal funding that was announced on May 13 by Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/o82fe

05/19/2026

’s two new Food Science faculty members are advancing innovations that support healthier foods, reduce waste and strengthen food systems.

Joining as a Canada Research Chair, Dr. Daniel Onwude studies how changes to food throughout the supply chain affect nutritional quality.

U of G alumnus, Dr. Hrvoje Fabek researches how food composition impacts human health.

Together, their expertise supports OAC’s mission to address global challenges, while further expanding U of G’s leadership in food science research and education.

To learn more, visit: uoguel.ph/t4em1

FoodScience UnivofGuelph
University of Guelph