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Inuit infants need access to medication to prevent respiratory illness

Posted Jan 14, 2020
Updated Jan 19, 2023

By Faisal Moola, associate professor, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, University of Guelph, Anna Banerji, associate professor Pediatrics and Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Chair Indigenous Health Conference, North American Refugee Health Conference, University of Toronto, and David Suzuki, emeritus professor, Zoology, University of British Columbia […]

University Affairs Speaks With Dean on Women in Engineering

Posted Jan 10, 2020
Updated Jan 10, 2020

Prof. Mary Wells, dean of U of G’s college of engineering and physical sciences spoke to University Affairs magazine about what’s needed to encourage more women to enter the field […]

Global News Radio Speaks With U of G Cannabis Expert

Posted Jan 7, 2020

Prof. Andrew Hathaway, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, spoke to Global News Radio’s 640 Toronto with Jeff McArthur, about the new cannabis edibles and vaping products that are now available […]

Realizing the Potential of Canadian Engineers to Change the World

Posted Jan 7, 2020
Updated Jan 7, 2020

As engineering education leaders, we need to find a way to integrate social issues throughout our engineering curriculum. By Prof. Mary Wells, dean of College of Engineering and Physical Sciences […]

U of G Makes Headlines in Food Trend Prediction Articles

Posted Jan 6, 2020
Updated Jan 7, 2020

University of Guelph people and innovations were named in three separate Globe and Mail articles looking at the future of food in 2020 and beyond. In one article entitled “Six […]

One Health the Theme of U of G’s Derry Dialogues

Posted Jan 6, 2020
Updated Jan 6, 2020

Links among human health, animal health and environmental well-being will be explored in this year’s Derry Dialogues, an annual interdisciplinary speaker series at the University of Guelph. The event takes […]

CBC Radio Speaks to U of G Global Crop Expert

Posted Jan 6, 2020
Updated Jan 7, 2020

Prof. Manish Raizada, Department of Plant Agriculture, spoke to CBC Radio’s Fresh Air program on the United Nations decision to declare 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health. Raizada […]

U of G Experts Appear on CBC’s Quirks & Quarks

Posted Jan 6, 2020
Updated Mar 28, 2022

Two U of G experts appeared on CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks program over the weekend to answer listener questions about science. Prof. Ryan Gregory, Department of Integrative Biology, answered […]

History Prof Discusses Sesame Street with CBC Radio

Posted Jan 3, 2020
Updated Jan 7, 2020

Prof. Matthew Hayday, Department of History, spoke to CBC Radio’s The Current about the special role the beloved TV show Sesame Street has played in Canadian television history. Hayday researches […]

Toronto Star Features OVC Pet Care Program

Posted Jan 3, 2020
Updated Jan 7, 2020

A program at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College that sends veterinarians and vet students to northern and Indigenous communities was the subject of a feature article in the Toronto […]

OAC Dean Speaks With CP on Future of Education

Posted Jan 2, 2020
Updated Jan 7, 2020

Rene Van Acker, dean of U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College, spoke to the Canadian Press for an article about how universities are preparing students for the jobs of the […]

Nutrition Prof Discusses Sugar With CBC’s The National

Posted Jan 2, 2020
Updated Jan 7, 2020

Prof. Jess Haines, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, spoke to CBC’s The National about a new study that found that more than half of infants and almost all toddlers […]

Families of First Responders Find Support Online Thanks to U of G Researcher

Posted Dec 19, 2019
Updated Jan 3, 2020

First responders coping with traumatic stress frequently turn to their partners first before seeking help from their organizations, a U of G researcher has found. In response, Grace Ewles has […]

Food Safety Expert Discusses Recalls With Canadian Press

Posted Dec 18, 2019
Updated Jan 7, 2020

Prof. Lawrence Goodridge, Department of Food Science, spoke to Canadian Press for an article about why bagged salad mixes are so often implicated in food recalls. The article appeared on […]

Public Health Expert Discusses Edible Cannabis Dangers

Posted Dec 18, 2019
Updated Jan 7, 2020

Prof. Andrew Papadopoulos, Department of Population Medicine, was featured in a Hamilton Spectator article about the imminent arrival of cannabis edible products and potential problems for users. Papadopoulos, a public […]

Psychology Professor Appears on TVO’s The Agenda

Posted Dec 17, 2019
Updated Jan 25, 2021

Prof. Patrick Barclay, Department of Psychology, appeared on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin Tuesday evening in a panel discussion on generosity. The panel discussed why charitable giving is sometimes […]

The Dark Side of Alexa, Siri and Other Personal Digital Assistants

Posted Dec 16, 2019
Updated Jan 19, 2023

We need stronger privacy laws to address privacy issues associated with personal digital assistants. Right now, companies such as Amazon, Google and Apple are making the rules. By Prof. Rozita Dara, School of Computer Science […]

Expert Alert: How to Avoid Getting Food Poisoning This Holiday Season

Posted Dec 16, 2019
Updated Dec 18, 2019

What is the safest way to thaw a turkey? Is homemade eggnog even safe? Why isn’t it okay to lick the spoon while making cookies? Prof. Jeffrey Farber, the director […]

U of G Stress Busters Featured in CTV News Report

Posted Dec 13, 2019
Updated Dec 13, 2019

The University of Guelph’s many initiatives to support student wellness through exam time were featured in a CTV News Kitchener report on student stress. The news agency spoke with Alison […]

U of G Permafrost Expert Speaks with Washington Post

Posted Dec 11, 2019
Updated Dec 12, 2019

Prof. Merritt Turetsky, Department of Integrative Biology, spoke to the Washington Post about the recently released 2019 Arctic Report Card, a U.S. government assessment of climate change trends and impacts […]