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Expanding the understanding of life, from DNA to cells to complex ecosystems. University of Guelph.
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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...

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November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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#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
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November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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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
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November 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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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.

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November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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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.

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U of G Profs Featured on TVOKids Program
Several professors from the University of Guelph are featured in a newly launched show on TVOKids. The program, called Burps, Butts and Bones, takes kids on a journey through the wonders of the human…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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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.

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The Queen of Fibre (aka: the Fart Walk Lady) now a U of G student
Social media sensation Mairlyn Smith is headed back to school to help others live a healthier lifestyle and fight nutritional misinformation
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November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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#UofG | Dr. David Ma speaks to @cbcnews.ca The National about food literacy and links to health concerns.

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Why it can be hard to avoid ultra-processed foods
Research has shown how bad ultra-processed foods can be for people’s health, but factors including the cost of fresh foods and food literacy can make them harder to avoid for some Canadians.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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#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.

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New study on PWHL players’ sweat aims to help current, future female athletes
New research is looking to help current and future female hockey players hit their highest potential by examining how athletes in the Professional Women’s Hockey League sweat.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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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...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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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]

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Thinking about Grad School? Join us for CBS Graduate Preview Day!
November 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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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.

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November 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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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
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November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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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!
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Dr. Brian Stevens is a wildlife pathologist with the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, Ontario/Nunavut Region, based in the Department of Pathobiology, University of Guelph. The seminar is organized by the One Health Institute at the University of Guelph.
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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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.

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Learn more: uoguel.ph/kdgc3
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November 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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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.”

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Microbiome Research Takes David Good to the Amazon
A PhD candidate at the University of Guelph, David Good is uncovering the secrets inside the bacteria of the Yanomami people.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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#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.

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How do bugs survive Canada's harsh winters? - The Weather Network
Don’t forget that under all that snow, there’s a whole community of insects, spiders, and other arthropods waiting for the spring as much as you are.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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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]

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Thinking about graduate school? Join us for CBS Graduate Preview Day to learn more about the master's and doctoral programs offered in the College of Biological Science. Learn about CBS’s graduate programs and how to apply, meet current graduate students and hear about their research, and tour facilities. Free lunch!
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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#UofGRearch on the link between antibiotic use and honeybee decline featured on Manitoba Co-operator

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Tougher antibiotic rules linked to bee death rise - Manitoba Co-operator
New research from University of Guelph shows honeybee deaths went up as antibiotic usage went down following Canada’s adoption of tighter rules, part of the effort against antimicrobial resistance.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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The new Master of Applied Molecular & Health Sciences will prepare future leaders in fast-growing fields of biotechnology, therapeutic development & precision medicine. 🧪

Applications are now open for a January start!

Program pending formal approval.

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October 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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PhD candidate Jonathan Chu speaks to @CBCKW891 about new #UofG estimates on the number of birds killed each year by cats.

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New study suggests an average 60 million birds in Canada are killed by cats each year | CBC News
A new study from the University of Guelph gives better insight into the number of birds killed by cats in Canada each year. PhD candidate Jonathan Chu looked at 53 different studies and found that on ...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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PhD candidate Jonathan Chu speaks to CBC News about #UofG research detailing how many birds are killed each year by cats.

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60 million birds a year are killed by cats in Canada, UG study finds
There’s a new study from the University of Guelph that tells us how many birds are dying each year because of cats. Jonathan Chu, a PhD candidate and lead author of the study, explains why it's import...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Nine #UofG researchers exploring topics from health and sustainability to society, technology and culture have received the 2025 Research Excellence Awards for their significant research, training and knowledge mobilization accomplishments.

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Learn more: uoguel.ph/60esz
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October 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Congratulations to Dr. Paul Hebert, #UofG professor and founder of DNA barcoding, for receiving the 2025 Sustainability Award for Outstanding Research and Development in Biodiversity from the Nobel Sustainability Trust.

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Learn more: uoguel.ph/bnxs2
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October 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Next Week’s IB Seminar Series

Oct 23 11:30: Dr. Chris McCullough, UofG
Supporting students with disabilities 

Details 👇🏽
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Departmental Seminar Series
Seminars are held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, in SSC 2315. All interested are welcome to attend.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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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.

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Study Pinpoints Number of Birds Killed by Cats Each Year
It’s no secret that birds are facing many threats in our cities, but the leading cause of death may come as a surprise. It’s not avian flu or natural predators, but instead, outdoor cats.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM