Orbax, a lecturer in the Department of Physics, discussed the upcoming “blood flower moon” lunar eclipse with several national media outlets. He explained to the Toronto Star that this month’s eclipse is “a rare opportunity” to view it within a reasonable time period and provided tips on how to watch it. To CBC Saskatchewan, Orbax explained the reasoning behind […]
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Sustainable biomaterials researcher Dr. Amar Mohanty discussed his research with biomaterials as well as his Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence for 2019 with The Times of India. Mohanty, who is the director of the Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre at U of G, spoke about the future of bioplastics and plastic waste and […]
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Improving wound healing is the ultimate goal of a University of Guelph research project that has received funding from Canada’s Stem Cell Network (SCN). Dr. Samantha Payne, a professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, has received almost $275,000 to study how nerves modulate the response of organs and tissues to injury. […]
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The University of Guelph has named an inaugural associate dean of academic equity and anti-racism. Dr. Jade Ferguson, an award-winning English professor and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, begins a two-year term May 16. The announcement was made today by Dr. Gwen Chapman, provost and vice-president (academic). “This new position is critical to our […]
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The Ontario provincial election has officially begun. Election day is June 2. Elections Ontario will host an advance polling station in Peter Clark Hall (University Centre Level 0) from May 25 to 27. The advance polls are open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. All Guelph residents are eligible to vote at the on-campus […]
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Political scientist Dr. Andrea Paras spoke to The Globe and Mail about the current controversy concerning the investment practices of the United Nations Office for Project Development (UNOPS). Paras noted the model the UNOPS uses, in which it operates like an investment bank and finances itself, has the potential for problems. A professor in the […]
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Sociologist Dr. Ryan Broll discussed bullying prevention efforts in Canada in a commentary for The Hill Times. Broll said while reports of bullying among youth have decreased since the start of the pandemic, those levels may rise again as social gatherings become more commonplace. “Now is an opportune time to rethink how Canada addresses […]
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U of G is headed for a bold and exciting future. To get there, we have embarked on a strategic refresh and planning initiative. Our community has an important role in the process. In 2021, the University of Guelph began work to update its current strategic framework, an institutional document that has been used since […]
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The University of Guelph and four of its researchers in biological, veterinary and agricultural sciences have been named among top 10 leaders in 2022 national and international rankings released by Research.com. U of G placed among the top five Canadian universities in four ranked categories: ecology and evolution; plant science and agronomy; animal science and […]
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With several cryptocurrencies currently plummeting to well below their record highs, a University of Guelph-Humber finance researcher says the selloff is due to crypto investors’ concerns over a looming recession. Dr. George Bragues is associate vice-provost, academic, at the University of Guelph-Humber. He researches bond, currency and stock markets, including cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. Bragues […]
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A University of Guelph student-led organization is one of 15 finalists for the David Suzuki Foundation’s Future Ground Prize. MealCare Guelph has been selected as a finalist for the prize, which highlights citizen-led initiatives that benefit the environment and local community. Since its founding in 2019, MealCare Guelph volunteers have packaged hundreds of kilograms of leftover meals from […]
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Blood Flower Moon Lunar Eclipse. That’s the name of this month’s biggest celestial event, and of the two total lunar eclipses set to take place this year, it’s the one you don’t want to miss, says a U of G physicist. Orbax is a lecturer in the Department of Physics in the College of Engineering […]
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Avian immunologist Dr. Shayan Sharif has spoken to several national media outlets about a strain of H5N1 avian flu that continues to spread across North America infecting poultry farms, wild birds and wildlife. In an interview with CBC Radio’s The Current, Sharif called the outbreak “unprecedented” saying it’s spreading faster and infecting more migratory bird […]
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Two U of G professors were featured in a CBC Radio report about their separate but related work to fight Lyme disease. Dr. Melanie Wills, director of the G. Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Lab at U of G, told the news outlet that her team is researching ways to improve upon the current two-tiered testing method […]
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Statistical epidemiologist Dr. Olaf Berke discussed his research that uses internet search activity to pinpoint Lyme disease hotspots with The Weather Network. Berke explained the areas with higher cases of Lyme disease are the same ones where there is a higher number of internet searches related to Lyme and ticks. He said he hopes […]
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Microbiologist Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister spoke to two media outlets about her experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and founding Moms in Proteomics, a networking and mentorship initiative for mothers in STEM. Speaking to CBC’s Fresh Air, Geddes-McAlister discussed the inspiration behind Moms in Proteomics and how the pandemic has played a role in […]
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Emily Duncan, a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, appeared in Popular Science and Grist in a piece written for Undark. Duncan discussed artificial intelligence (AI) and technology in agriculture and the roles they play in addressing current issues with the global food supply. Undark is a non-profit magazine published under the Knight Science Journalism […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, the director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to two national news outlets to discuss fertilizer shortages and meat alternatives. Speaking to the Toronto Star, Fraser discussed the environmental footprint of producing plant-based meat alternatives and the improvements to the technology that are needed to produce more sustainable options. Fraser also commented on the […]
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A University of Guelph professor is using her own lived experience as a scientist and mother to highlight the unique perspective of others like her, building a network of support in the process. Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, is the founder of Moms in Proteomics, which brings […]
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Indonesia’s ban on palm oil exports couldn’t have come at a worse time and will exacerbate an already alarming situation, says a University of Guelph political scientist. Dr. Steffi Hamann is a professor in the Department of Political Science in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Her research focuses on socio-economic development […]
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