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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 23h
Honorary degrees to be conferred as #UofG fall graduates cross the convocation stage next week. #GuelphGrad news.uoguelph.ca/2026/10/thea...
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Two to Receive Honorary Degrees at U of G’s Fall Convocation
The University of Guelph will celebrate its fall graduates and honour a theatre advocate and a long-time donor and philanthropist at its convocation ceremonies.
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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sept. 30 is #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation. We remember and honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis Survivors, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities affected by the residential and day school systems. Learn more: uoguel.ph/tuvzm
A poster for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2026, featuring a building lit with orange lights against a night sky.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Meet Dr. Rosario Gomez, acting director of and professor and head of linguistics in the School of Languages and Literatures! She strengthens the School’s academic mission and explores Spanish-English linguistics, translation and sociolinguistics. Read more: uoguel.ph/duyo8
Dr. Rosario Gomez of the University of Guelph smiles at the camera while seated indoors, wearing a black polka-dot top and red scarf.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#UofG | Dr. Kimberly Francis speaks to @cbcnews.ca Fresh Air about the new BFA-Music Theatre launching next fall. @uofguelpharts.bsky.social Listen: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-193-…
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#UofG | Dr. Alex Souchen speaks to @info.radio-canada.ca about unexploded bombs in a Prince Edward County body of water. @uofguelpharts.bsky.social Read more:
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La péninsule interdite : voyage dans la baie de Wellers
Ancien terrain militaire fermé en raison de munitions non explosées, la baie de Wellers, à deux heures de Toronto, est devenue une réserve naturelle unique.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Meet Dr. Sandra Parmegiani, associate dean academic and associate professor in the College of Arts! She supports the College's academic mission and explores European literature and culture in her teaching and research. Learn more: uoguel.ph/xf090
Dr. Sandra Parmegiani from the University of Guelph smiles at the camera, wearing turquoise glasses, a navy blazer, a green top and a necklace against a dark background.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Meet this year's winners of #UofG's Research Excellence Awards, honouring outstanding faculty for their work in research, training and knowledge mobilization. @uofgresearch.bsky.social Learn more:
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8 Honoured with U of G Research Excellence Awards
University of Guelph recognizes outstanding faculty for research, training and knowledge mobilization
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Meet Dr. Kimberley Martin, director of Interdisciplinary Programs and associate professor in the College of Arts, and associate director of The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab. She develops curriculum and explores history, digital humanities and technology. Read more: uoguel.ph/ykt4m
Dr. Kim Martin of the University of Guelph smiling outdoors, with a grassy hillside and colourful autumn trees in the background.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#UofG | Tucked away in the open space nestled between a community centre and a border of woodland, something special is happening at Norm Jary Park that could inform the way the City of Guelph designs public space 🏀 @uofguelpharts.bsky.social @guelph.ca
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How a Basketball Court Transformed a Guelph Community, Prompting Research Collaboration
U of G case study to learn how to create inclusive, accessible public spaces that create community all on their own
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Meet Dr. Jay Oliver, assistant professor in Classics and Sexuality and Gender Studies and head and academic advisor of Classical Studies in the College of Arts! In these roles, they teach, provide academic leadership, guide the program and support students. Learn more: uoguelph.ca/profile/jay-...
Dr. Jay Oliver poses in front of bookshelves filled with works on Roman history and archaeology, wearing glasses and a light blue button-down shirt.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Meet Dr. Karyn Freedman, chair and professor, Department of Philosophy, College of Arts (COA)! She strengthens communication between the Department of Philosophy and additional units in COA and explores topics including knowledge and belief in her teaching. Read more: uoguel.ph/wt3xk
Dr. Karyn Freedman of the University of Guelph poses in profile against a neutral textured background, wearing a black sleeveless top.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Meet Alicia Elliott, assistant professor of Creative Writing and English in the College of Arts! She is a Mohawk writer and the author of "A Mind Spread Out on the Ground" and "And Then She Fell." Her work has appeared in The Globe and Mail and Hazlitt. Learn more: www.uoguelph.ca/profile/alic...
The Portico in Guelph stands among mature trees, its grand stone columns illuminated by sunlight beneath a clear blue sky.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Date: Thursday, October 1 Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., program begins at 7 p.m. Location: MacKinnon Building, Room 113 Register online: uoguel.ph.ca/f70q8 @uofguelph.bsky.social @uofguelphnews.bsky.social
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Don't miss Gryphons Read 2026, an evening with acclaimed faculty from the Creative Writing Program in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph who will discuss writing, art, and language as forces for change, hope, and imagining better futures.
Graphic with books and text that reads "Gryphons Read 2026 Creative Writing Event"
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#UofG | "The kind of high-tech security that people tend to expect from the Oceans movies and stuff like that, that doesn't exist in even a lot of major museums." Dr. Sally Hickson weighs in on a recent art heist in France with @cbcnews.ca @uofguelpharts.bsky.social Read more:
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Recent art thefts inspired by Louvre heist, art crime experts say | CBC News
Art crime experts say last year's headline-grabbing Louvre heist seems to have inspired a rash of brazen art thefts, putting European museums holding valuable art in a tough spot. Thieves cut a hole i...
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The halls of #UofG will soon be alive with the sounds of music theatre, thanks to a newly launched BFA. The only university-level music theatre program in Ontario, teaches performance, production and research for a well-rounded theatre education. @uofguelpharts.bsky.social Learn more:
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U of G Launches BFA in Music Theatre
The first-of-its-kind program combines performance, production and research for a well-rounded theatre education
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Meet Sarah Cale, assistant professor, Studio Art - Painting, in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph. An internationally exhibiting artist, her work explores craft and historical techniques while pushing the boundaries of painting. Learn more: www.uoguelph.ca/profile/sara...
Sarah Cale from the University of Guelph stands in a marble-lined interior, wearing a black long-sleeved top, corduroy pants and a gold pendant necklace.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Meet Dr. Rebecca Beausaert, professor of Rural History in the Department of History in the College of Arts! Her research explores food, gender and community life in rural Canada. Additionally, she co-founded “What Canada Ate,” a digital cookbook archive. Learn : www.uoguelph.ca/profile/rebe...
Dr. Rebecca Beauseart, University of Guelph, smiles at the camera while standing outdoors beside a stone wall, wearing a black blazer over a white top.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Dr. Alan McDougall, professor of history in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, was interviewed by NPR on FIFA President Gianni Infantino cancelling a plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
Dr. Alan McDougall of the University of Guelph smiles at the camera outdoors, wearing a gray sweater with his arms raised.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Meet Dr. Jessica Colangelo, assistant professor in the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing in the College of Arts! Her research explores literature, disability and pain. Her forthcoming book "Agony for Others" examines how literature represents suffering. Read more: uoguel.ph/kxsja
Branion Plaza at the University of Guelph, with a circular paved seating area surrounded by concrete benches, trees with autumn foliage, and campus buildings.
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Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies @uguelphscottish.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
TAIWANfest is in a Dialogue with Scotland this year! Join Professor Kevin James on August 30 as he explores how Scottish Highland culture was transformed and romanticized in the 19th century. Habourfront Centre (Main Loft), Toronto | 1:00-2:00pm | Free Admission. @uguelphhist.bsky.social
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Meet Dr. Ismail Noyan, assistant professor of Middle Eastern History in the Department of History in the College of Arts! His research explores the late Ottoman Empire and the modern Middle East through comparative imperial frameworks. Learn more: www.uoguelph.ca/profile/isma...
Headshot of Ismail Noyan, a University of Guelph professor, smiling at the camera against a dark background.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Meet Dr. Phillip Kieval, assistant professor of AI Ethics in the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts! His research explores deep learning, representation learning and inductive reliability. Learn more: www.uoguelph.ca/profile/phil...
Johnston Hall at the University of Guelph, a historic stone building with a clock tower covered in ivy, viewed from a busy campus walkway on a partly cloudy day.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Kimberley McLeod, associate professor in the College of Arts (COA), and Dr. Michelle Wilson, assistant professor in COA, on receiving Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grants (IDG) to support their new research projects!
A side-by-side image featuring two University of Guelph faculty members. On the left, Dr. Kimberley McLeod, Associate Professor in the School of Theatre, English and Creative Writing, stands in front of a red brick wall, wearing a green floral dress and smiling. On the right, Dr. Michelle Wilson, Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph, is shown in a portrait wearing a dark top.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
#UofG | Why does a 3,000-year-old tale like 'The Odyssey' still resonate today and what is its legacy? Learn more from Dr. John Walsh in our latest #ExpertAlert. @uofguelpharts.bsky.social
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On Adapting a Classic: U of G Prof Reflects on The Odyssey
Dr. John Walsh, U of G classics professor, shares his thoughts on the Christopher Nolan film, The Odyssey.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
#UofG | Dr. Alan McDougall speaks to @globalnews.ca about FIFA's president losing support for his re-election campaign. Watch:
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FIFA president Infantino losing support for re-election bid over World Cup sell-off plan | Watch News Videos Online
Watch FIFA president Infantino losing support for re-election bid over World Cup sell-off plan Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
#UofG | How did controversies overshadow the #FIFA World Cup? Historian Dr. Alan McDougall and @guelphgryphons.bsky.social men's soccer coach Alan Koch weigh in on the tournament with @cbcnews.ca @uofguelpharts.bsky.social Read more:
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Is this the most controversial World Cup yet? | CBC News
After more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows — and seemingly endless controversies...
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The College of Arts (COA) at the University of Guelph is supporting the advancement of innovative approaches to Parkinson’s Disease (PD) treatments through the Arts for Parkinson’s Disease (A4PD) project.
The Zavitz Building at the University of Guelph, seen from below with large glass windows, red brick and beige exterior details, leafy trees framing the top edge, and a bright sky with scattered clouds.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This weekend at the Stratford Festival, Dr. Eric Fillion, director of the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation at the University of Guelph, will contribute to "Take the ‘A’ Train… to Stratford,” a conversation exploring Canadian jazz history.
Dr. Eric Fillion, director of the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation, University of Guelph, and assistant professor in the School of Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Dr. Matthew Hayday, chair and professor in the Department of History in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, recently spoke with CBC about the significance and evolving meaning of Canada Day and how we engage with national histories.
Dr. Matthew Hayday, chair and professor in the Department of History in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Applications are open for the Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Digital Humanities at The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab at the University of Guelph. Applications are open to U.S. scholars in humanities, arts and interdisciplinary fields. Application deadline: September 15, 2026
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Research Chairs - All Disciplines
Award 271429-CA Research Chairs - General and interdisciplinary COMPETITION OPEN Awards to be taken up in the  2027-2028 Academic Year...
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
#UofG | Dr. Matthew Hayday weighs in on how the U.S. has shaped Canadian identity throughout history with @theglobeandmail.com Read more:
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Canada is as much a product of the American Revolution as America is
American visionaries, money and ideas have shaped Canada over centuries, whether we like it or not
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
We're thrilled to share that a delegation from the University of Guelph which included Dr. Ruediger Mueller, associate dean academic and associate professor, College of Arts (COA), and Dr. Donald Bruce, professor, COA, recently visited the University of Bremen in Germany.
Johnston Hall and University of Guelph community members, University of Guelph campus
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
#UofG | Dr. Jacqueline Murray weighs in on the manifesto linked to the recent Montreal shooting in this commentary for @theglobeandmail.com Read more:
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Opinion: Manifesto in Montreal shooting is wrong about the history of monogamy
In encouraging enforced monogamy, it pushes a regressive, anti-feminist ideology that’s also present in mainstream politics
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We’re thrilled to share that this August, Troy Hourie, associate professor in the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing, will be contributing insights into the role of puppetry across cultures during "Global Puppetry from Here to Middle-Earth," a discussion at the Stratford Festival.
Portrait of Troy Hourie , associate professor in the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, in front of a dark wooden cabinet filled with dolls and theatrical objects, wearing glasses and a red-and-black floral shirt.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
How are Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality and digital media reshaping creativity and culture?
University of Guelph College of Arts logo. Why Arts Matter. Research Speaker Series Featuring College of Arts Faculty and Graduate Students. The ImprovLab in the MacKinnon Building in the Arts Research Centre at the University of Guelph is shown with sunlight streaming in through large windows that reveal a snowy landscape, trees and a building outside. The tiered seating inside the ImprovLab is shown as well. Logo: University of Guelph, The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Carrianne Leung, assistant professor, School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing, will be contributing to "How to Figure Out the Meaning of Life in Two Acts or Less," a Stratford Festival Peer into the Playbill session, on August 6!
Picture of Carrianne Leung, assistant professor in the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph. Behind Carrianne Leung is a colourful background of different shades of red, pink, green and blue.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
How do images, performances and stories shape how we see ourselves and each other? What is at stake in who gets represented and how?
University of Guelph College of Arts logo. Why Arts Matter. Research Speaker Series Featuring College of Arts Faculty and Graduate Students. The ImprovLab in the MacKinnon Building in the Arts Research Centre at the University of Guelph is shown with sunlight streaming in through large windows that reveal a snowy landscape, trees and a building outside. The tiered seating inside the ImprovLab is shown as well. Logo: University of Guelph, The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
#UofG | Dr. Alan McDougall appears on @cbcnews.ca Just Asking to discuss the #FIFA World Cup. Listen: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-1424…
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
How do stories, performance and everyday life shape who we are? "Storytelling and the Production of Everyday Life," the first instalment of the Why Arts Matter Research Speaker Series presented by the College of Arts and the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation, is here!
University of Guelph College of Arts logo. Why Arts Matter. Research Speaker Series Featuring College of Arts Faculty and Graduate Students. The ImprovLab in the MacKinnon Building in the Arts Research Centre at the University of Guelph is shown with sunlight streaming in through large windows that reveal a snowy landscape, trees and a building outside. The tiered seating inside the ImprovLab is shown as well. Logo: University of Guelph, The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Curious about how the arts shape our world? The Why Arts Matter Research Speaker Series, presented by the College of Arts and the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation, unites researchers, artists and communities. Join the conversation - stay tuned!
University of Guelph College of Arts logo. Why Arts Matter. Research Speaker Series Featuring College of Arts Faculty and Graduate Students. The ImprovLab in the MacKinnon Building in the Arts Research Centre at the University of Guelph is shown with sunlight streaming in through large windows that reveal a snowy landscape, trees and a building outside. The tiered seating inside the ImprovLab is shown as well. Logo: University of Guelph, The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
College of Arts History Professor Dr. Alan McDougall recently spoke to Global News about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, breaking down the politics and controversies surrounding the tournament and what it really means for Canada as a host nation. Learn more: uoguel.ph/5sh0t
Headshot of Professor Alan McDougall.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Applications are open for the Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Digital Humanities at The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab at the University of Guelph. Applications are open to U.S. scholars in humanities, arts and interdisciplinary fields. Application deadline: September 15, 2026
uoguel.ph
Research Chairs - All Disciplines
Award 271429-CA Research Chairs - General and interdisciplinary COMPETITION OPEN Awards to be taken up in the  2027-2028 Academic Year...
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Dr. Stephen Henighan, a scholar of Canadian and global literatures in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, recently spoke on "The Brian Crombie Hour" about his essays on Canadian culture. Watch the full interview at uoguel.ph/5e9gc. @uofguelph.bsky.social @uofgresearch.bsky.social
Dr. Stephen Henighan, professor in the School of Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, looking at the camera.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Meet Dr. Adam Davies, associate professor at U of G. They work across creative practice, gender and sexuality studies and contribute to the Creative Arts, Health and Wellness and Sexualities, Genders and Social Change programs.
Dr. Adam Davies is wearing a blue polo, a grey cardigan, glasses, and silver earrings, smiling at the camera.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Through a new partnership with the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, eligible Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Sciences and Bachelor of Creative Arts, Health and Wellness program graduates can receive guaranteed admission to select postgraduate programs and a tuition bursary.
University of Bristol campus, featuring Wills Tower and Royal Fort House, set amid greenery and the University of Bristol community. Photographed by Dan Rowley.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Meet Dr. Janaína Nazzari Gomes, assistant professor of French and Integrated Studies at U of G! Dr. Nazzari Gomes leads the FREN*3700 course which connects students with Francophone schools and organizations across Canada and North America through placements and student-led workshops.
Dr. Janaína Nazzari Gomes, assistant professor of French and Integrated Studies in the School of Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, smiling and looking at the camera.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Dr. Stephen Henighan, professor in the School of Languages and Literatures at U of G, recently spoke with Global News about a survey comparing how Canadians and Americans view one another. His work explores literature, culture and national identity. Learn more: uoguel.ph/vqlsa
Stephen Henighan, professor in the School of Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, wearing a black polo and looking at the camera with a white background.
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UofGuelphArts @uofguelpharts.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Recently on the "The Assistant Professor of Football" and "Sport in History" podcasts, Dr. Alan McDougall, History professor at the University of Guelph, discussed his new book on the Liverpool F.C. (Football Club), which explores the Club's wider social and cultural history.
Dr. Alan McDougall, history professor at the University of Guelph, wearing a grey sweater and facing the camera with a smile.
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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
#UofG | Arts professor Dr. Elaine Chang spoke with the Canadian Press about the responsibilities that come along with using someone's personal story for the screen 🎬 @uofguelpharts.bsky.social
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Based on a true story? How screenwriters approach dramatizing real-world events
TORONTO — Anthony Q. Farrell had one potential deal breaker when he was approached to write a comedy about Canadian runner Ben Johnson's doping scandal. "My first thing was: Is Ben involved?" the show...
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