Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph

You don’t need to be in an program to study topics like honey bees, farm animals or birds!🐄

OAC’s elective courses provide all undergraduate students the opportunity to explore subjects beyond their degree.

Offered in a variety of formats, these courses focus on topics such as the role of honey bees in food production and the science of animal agriculture, as well as hands-on learning experiences like observing local bird species in the Arboretum.

Visit OAC’s Course Guide to learn more about the many courses available and to start planning your F26/W27 schedules: uoguel.ph/2bgyu

Are you an undergraduate student looking to explore interests beyond your program, such as food science, sustainability, and food security? 🥗

’s elective courses give both OAC and non-OAC students the opportunity to study topics shaping today’s world and the future ahead.

With flexible course options designed to fit your schedule, it’s an easy way to step outside your usual courses and add meaningful, food-focused learning to your degree.

Visit OAC’s Elective Course Guide to discover a course that sparks your interest and start planning your F26/W27 schedule: uoguel.ph/2bgyu

Microplastics are becoming increasingly difficult for living organisms to avoid. But what happens once they enter the body?

professor Dr. Ryan Prosser and his research team developed a new imaging technique to locate microplastics inside organisms without dissection.

In a recent study using earthworms, the method revealed that microplastics do not readily cross the gut lining into other tissues, raising important questions about how microplastics may behave in other organisms, and how this approach could be used to assess those risks.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/g5nhl

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welcomes Drs. Óscar López-Campos and Nuria Prieto, research scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, to campus in a new collaboration supporting Canadian food safety, quality and sovereignty.

Across a two-year term, the scientists in meat quality will leverage ’s world-class strength, expertise and facilities to continue their important research.

“The University is proud to be a trusted partner in this nationally significant research, and we are excited to provide an environment where it can continue to grow and make an impact,” says Dr. John Cranfield, Dean of OAC.

Read more: uoguel.ph/gy93y

University of Guelph

Today is , and we are spotlighting Marah Laforge, an Anishinaabe and mixed settler graduate. 💛🎓

At June’s convocation ceremonies, Marah crossed the stage as part of the Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice program’s inaugural cohort.

This fall, she returns to to begin the MSc in Geography program under the supervision of Dr. Diana Lewis and the IndigenERA Lab, where she previously worked as an undergraduate student.

Her graduate work will support Indigenous-led community research focused on environmental health and justice while building meaningful relationships with communities.

Congratulations, Marah! We look forward to seeing the impact you'll continue to make through your passion for Indigenous science, environmental protection and supporting Indigenous communities.

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University of Guelph, Office of Graduate Studies
School of Environmental Sciences
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences - CSAHS at U of G

Researchers at are uncovering new possibilities for cancer therapies through the power of plants.🌱🔬

The team led by Dr. Paul Spagnuolo in ’s Department of Food Science has identified a weakness in acute myeloid leukemia cells and developed a compound derived from jojoba, a plant commonly used in skincare products, that may be able to target it.

Spagnuolo’s team is the first to create a compound that blocks the fat-to-fuel process cancer cells depend on for survival, representing a promising direction for future drug development.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/obp4r

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Last week, proudly hosted our annual Convocation Awards Celebration honouring the outstanding achievements of our students and the generosity of our donors! 🏆

Congratulations to the many OAC students who were celebrated for their academic excellence, leadership and contributions to our community.

And thank you to our donors for investing in student success and opening doors for students to pursue their studies, embrace new opportunities and become the next generation of leaders in food, agriculture, communities, and the environment.

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Rural Planning and Development - University of Guelph
Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE)
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