Research and News

Patio season arrives in Guelph under the new normal

'It’s really great to get back in the groove and back to what we're supposed to be doing'

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U of G plans 'hybrid' fall semester of remote and in-person courses

Incoming president says they school also plans to offer a modified residence program

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U of G Researchers Develop Method to Deliver a Rapid $1 COVID-19 Test

Researchers at the University of Guelph have developed a method to potentially deliver a rapid $1 COVID-19 test by screening a large number of samples at one time.

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Guelph paramedic 'Swab Squad' now doing coronavirus testing in long-term care homes

A group of paramedics, dubbed the Swab Squad, have been tasked with testing all residents and staff in the area's long-term care homes for COVID-19 Learn More...

U of G Students Working on Front Lines of COVID-19 Outbreak

University of Guelph student Erik Campbell-Anton felt compelled to serve on the front lines of the pandemic. Learn More...

Data for National COVID-19 Tracker Provided by U of G Team

A COVID-19 tracker fuelled by a University of Guelph research team is proving to be a valuable tool. Learn More...

Rotary Club president discusses its new RotaryResponds campaign

GuelphToday sat down with Rotary Club of Guelph president Carolyn Weatherson to discuss it's charitable foundation's latest effort: RotaryResponds. Learn More...

U of G Alumni and Donors Respond to Help Students

Like the rest of the world, the University of Guelph is grappling with COVID-19. Amidst all the uncertainty, stories of caring and resilience abound, and the U of G community has responded with kindness and generosity. Learn More...

U of G Launching Webinar Series for Business Leaders

With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting businesses large and small, the Lang School of Business is launching a webinar series in collaboration with the Guelph Chamber of Commerce to help guide businesses through these turbulent times.Learn More...

U of G Focusing on Food Security for Students, Community During Pandemic

With food security being a concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Guelph is focusing efforts to help ensure its students and local community have access to affordable food. Learn More...

Consider how self-quarantine is affecting your pets, says animal behaviour expert

Most pets have become accustomed to years of being home all day alone Learn More...

U of G Experts Contributing Key Research to COVID-19 Fight

U of G's unique expertise in disease modelling and One Health approaches will be part of three major research projects aimed at addressing the coronavirus outbreak Learn More...

U of G Prof Developing AI System to Prioritize Who Gets COVID-19 Virus Vaccine

Health experts will need evidence-informed strategies to decide who should get COVID-19 Virus Vaccine first.

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Can Antibody Tests Tell Us Who Is Immune to COVID-19?

Why antibody-positive people may not be immune to SARS-CoV-2.

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Why We Aren’t Running Out of Food During the Coronavirus Pandemic

We are living through a period in which many jurisdictions have shut down virtually all non-essential commerce. People are working from home or have been temporarily laid off. Learn More...

Guelph-developed coronavirus-killing, self-sanitizing coating receives federal funds

EnvisionSQ has received federal funds to help ramp up production of its self-sanitizing clear coat that prevents viruses from spreading on hard surfaces. Learn More...

Guelph experts offer community-oriented career advice to make job experience less lonely

Approximately 3 million Canadians lost their jobs in March and April.

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Netflix Has Capitalized on Social Isolation, But Will Its Success Continue in a Post-Coronavirus World?

The coronavirus pandemic has been good business for Netflix.  Learn More...

U of G Researchers Studying Coronavirus Infection in Pets

That’s one of the key questions researchers with the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College hope to answer in a new research study. Learn More...

U of G Expert Says Pandemic Response Proves Changes to Protect Earth Are Possible

Earth Day is typically a time to contemplate humanity’s impacts on the environment. Learn More...

U of G Launches Research Fund in Fight Against COVID-19

The University of Guelph is galvanizing its extensive research capacities and expertise to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.  Learn More...

Dynamic Physical Distancing Solution to Maintaining Health Care, Economy, Study Reveals

Dialling physical distancing measures up and down may be the best way to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in the long-term without crushing Ontario’s economy or overwhelming health-care systemsLearn More...

Experts weigh in on COVID-19 concerns about food pickup and delivery

Perhaps it's crossed your mind when you picked up a food order, grabbed a beverage at the drive-thru or ordered a pizza: how significant is the risk of COVID-19 when handling pickup and delivery items?Learn More...

Johnson & Johnson Says Its Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Ready Early Next Year

The UofG proudly considers Johnson & Johnson a supporter and member of our University community. Learn More...

Guelph experts offer community-oriented career advice to make job experience less lonely

Approximately 3 million Canadians lost their jobs in March and April.

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U of G Research Behind Surface Coating That Kills COVID-19 Virus

A surface coating that kills viruses upon contact and that lasts for weeks is based on innovation developed by the University of Guelph. Learn More...

Unprecedented Times?

COVID-19 and the 1918–1920 Spanish Influenza Pandemic at the University of Guelph. Learn More...

U of G research behind rapid coronavirus test kits

Research out of the University of Guelph is being used in kits that can provide coronavirus test results in an hour.Learn More...

How to safely shop for groceries during COVID-19 pandemic

With libraries, parks, theatres and non-essential businesses now off-limits, grocery shopping has become one of the few activities Canadians can leave home to do. Learn More...

U of G’s Wood Centre teams up with local business to develop medical equipment

The John F. Wood Centre for Business and Student Enterprise is collaborating with local entrepreneurs in an effort to replenish the shrinking supply of medical equipment and PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More...

The coronavirus will hit the tourism and travel sector hard

Marion Joppe, Gordon S. Lang Professor at U of G explains how the spread of infectious diseases is invariably linked to travel. Learn More...

U of G Researcher Contributing to COVID-19 Tracker

A U of G expert in infectious disease modelling who is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus is contributing to a new website that illustrates the virus’ spread across Canada. Learn More...

What goes into cancelling sport games amidst the COVID-19 outbreak

University of Guelph’s Norm O’Reilly weighs in on how and when decisions should be made around cancelling games amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn More...

The Perils of a ‘Just Enough, Just in Time’ Food System

We live in an age when global supply chains seamlessly link farmers and consumers using the principles of “just enough, just in time.” But COVID-19 has exposed a flaw: a lack of resilience. Learn More...

Plea from an ER doctor: Give our stretched health-care resources a fighting chance

Social distancing will be hard, but the alternative is devastating for the overall health of Canadians says Dr. Taylor Lougheed, U of G alumnus and Ontario physician. Learn More...