Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph

09/01/2026

As a new partner institution in The Schulich Foundation's network, is excited to welcome its inaugural cohort of Schulich Leaders this fall. As recipients of Canada's most prestigious STEM scholarship program, Schulich Leaders are entrepreneurial-minded students recognized for their outstanding leadership, creativity and innovation. Among them are A***n Thakur and Matteo Volpini, who are driven by a shared desire to create meaningful impact through artificial intelligence and sustainable agriculture.

A recent graduate of Southwood Secondary School in Cambridge, Ont., A***n Thakur’s interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning drew him to U of G’s Computer Engineering program. Eager to launch his own start-up, he hopes to build a strong foundation through the program’s co-op stream and experiential learning opportunities. Driven by a desire to help others, he aspires to use technology to create meaningful solutions and make a positive impact in people's lives.

Growing up on a small hobby farm in Grimsby, Ont., Matteo Volpini saw firsthand the impact that disease, pests and environmental stressors can have on crops. Inspired to find solutions, the Blessed Trinity Catholic Secondary School graduate chose U of G's Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program, where he hopes to deepen his knowledge of plant science and food sustainability. His goal is to one day start a business that supports Canadian farmers by developing more resilient crop varieties able to withstand pests, disease and unpredictable weather.

Learn more about U of G's first Schulich Leaders: https://uoguel.ph/vcw3m

08/28/2026

This summer, and Animal Science student Leah worked as a Summer Programming and Education Coordinator at the Gay Lea Dairy Museum. 🐮🥛

Leah takes us along for a day at work as she helps host the Elgin 4-H Discovery Day, sharing what goes into making it a perfect day for attendees.

With interests in dairy and veterinary medicine, this was an udder-ly perfect summer job for Leah!



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4-H Canada

08/27/2026

A new “super bean” could reach farmers within the next few years, thanks to BeanGPT, an AI platform designed to help producers identify the best beans to grow in their local conditions.

Developed by professor Dr. Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi and his team, BeanGPT draws on more than 314,000 scientific articles and decades of research to accelerate the bean breeding process.

By developing tailor-made dry beans suited to local soil, weather and a changing climate, this innovation will strengthen Canada’s food supply and support a more reliable food system.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/920oh

University of Guelph

08/27/2026

Mikaela Macht is a Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice student who spent her summer working in the Department of Integrative Biology.

As an Undergraduate Research Assistant, her work focused on analyzing student engagement with a podcast designed to break down BIOL*1070 course content. 📚

The experience allowed Mikaela to bring together her creative background and growing research skills while exploring new ways to communicate science.

Learn more about Mikaela’s summer research and her journey: uoguel.ph/thyny

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University of Guelph College of Biological Science
School of Environmental Sciences

08/26/2026

Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice (BIESP) student Laura shares her experience working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant. 🪲

One of Laura’s favourite parts of the BIESP program is the hands-on field work, which made this summer job a perfect fit for her!

She got to spend her days collecting and sorting samples and studying insects with the goal of assessing creek health, and enjoyed learning something new every day.



University of Guelph - Experiential Learning
School of Environmental Sciences

08/26/2026

The OAC Liaison Team is hiring 3 to 4 current U of G students to assist with recruitment and outreach activities.

In this paid role, you’ll help inspire the next generation of OAC students and leaders while gaining hands-on experience in:
- Planning and running engaging events on and off campus
- Leading activities and connecting with prospective students
- Creating content for OAC’s social media accounts
- Developing learning materials and outreach resources

Join our team of passionate staff and students to shape the future of food, agriculture and the environment.

Learn more and apply on Experience Guelph using “Job ID 148983”: https://experienceguelph.ca

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

This summer, Food and Agricultural Business student Sophia took her learning beyond the classroom with a co-op in Product Development at Syngenta. 🌱

Coming from outside of an agricultural background, this co-op placement deepened her understanding of the industry through a balance of lab work and in-field experience identifying weeds, insects and plant diseases.



Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE)
University of Guelph - Experiential Learning
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics - University of Guelph

08/24/2026

Nicholas is a Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice student whose summer co-op was at the Ontario Crop Research Centre. 🌾

As his first-ever co-op position, the opportunity introduced him to the world of research and strongly connected to his program.

One of Nicholas’ favourite parts of the job was focusing on the Three Sisters project, which is an Indigenous practice that involves planting corn, squash and beans together to achieve higher yields.



University of Guelph - Experiential Learning
School of Environmental Sciences

08/23/2026

Spend the day with Animal Biology student Aselyn as she balances taking summer courses with working at an emergency vet clinic. 🐾🩺

Aselyn is passionate about helping those who cannot help themselves, and this extends beyond her studies and summer job.

She’s an executive member of the Animal Welfare Society, runs her own cat rescue and cares for several unique pets of her own!



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