Oil and food prices are rising because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and so are the prices of fertilizer. Those increased prices could have dire effects including malnutrition, said a University of Guelph researcher. Dr. Manish Raizada is a professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture in the Ontario Agricultural College. His lab focuses on […]
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COVID-19 Update: March 16, 2022 Masking requirements and vaccine policy remain in place The Government of Ontario recently announced changes to masking and proof of vaccination requirements. At U of G, our masking and COVID-19 vaccination requirements remain in place until at least the end of the winter semester. The Council of Ontario Universities has […]
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In its spring preview 2022 roundup, CBC Books has included creative writing professor Lawrence Hill’s children’s book, Beatrice and Croc Harry. Hill’s latest book is the top pick in Canadian middle-grade and is about “a young girl who wakes up all alone in a treehouse in the woods” and befriends King Crocodile Croc Harry. In […]
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When David Marom isn’t running tests in the lab at U of G, the pathobiology technician turns his brain to another kind of experiment — creating 3-D mazes. “I’m making art,” he said. “I always knew if I ever did art, it would be a computer-based creation. It’s so much fun.” Marom started creating mazes […]
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Some rescue dogs are bringing with them infectious diseases, the Toronto Star reported, speaking with veterinary infectious disease specialist Dr. Scott Weese on the issue. Weese said it’s becoming increasingly common to see rescue dogs with diseases. Because they can be highly contagious, good communication and swift action are essential to avoid outbreaks. The chief of […]
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Acclaimed American writer, filmmaker and artist Chris Kraus will deliver this year’s Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art at the University of Guelph on March 23. The free event is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. at War Memorial Hall. Described by the New York Times as “one of our smartest and […]
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With St. Patrick’s Day this week, U of G reminds all those planning to celebrate to do so safely and to be considerate of others, including emergency responders. We’re all part of the same community — remember that your choices affect others, too. This week is also March break, which means children and their families […]
Dr. Sky Gilbert’s newest play “Pat and Skee” has been reviewed by The Hamilton Spectator, which called the School of English and Theatre Studies professor’s production a “compelling and haunting homage.” “Pat and Skee” is about Gilbert’s parents and “their ultimate acceptance of him as their gay son,” The Spec said, calling it a blessing […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to CBC Radio about the future of farming and what feeding a global population of 10 billion would look like. Fraser said current production systems should be re-examined and replaced with more innovative and “thrifty” methods in order to be sustainable. He then provided examples […]
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As housing prices continue to climb across Canada, forcing many first-time home buyers out of the market, a University of Guelph real estate expert says a lasting solution needs to come from the supply side. Dr. Paul Anglin is a professor of real estate in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies at the Gordon […]
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Accounting researcher Dr. Daniela Senkl is featured in the National Post. The article is about the importance of environmental, social and governance reporting in accounting, and is a commentary she contributed to The Conversation Canada A professor in the Department of Management, Senkl researches environmental reporting and sustainability. […]
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Dr. Ann Pegoraro, the Lang Chair of Sport Management in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, lent her thoughts to The Globe and Mail on what kind of league models the Canadian women’s hockey team could see. Pegoraro said she hopes the players keep an open mind when it comes to new business models, and […]
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A vigil in support of the people of Ukraine will be held for the University of Guelph community on campus Tuesday, March 15. Hosted by U of G’s Ukrainian Students’ Club, the vigil will take place in Branion Plaza from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The vigil will include remarks and readings from members of the […]
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Feral hogs are problematic for Ontario pig farmers. Wildlife pathologist Dr. Brian Stevens spoke to Global News about how feral hogs carry diseases, bacteria and parasites, some infectious to both humans and pigs. If pigs become infected, he said, not only is there a high mortality rate, but also devasting effects on the pork […]
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University of Guelph student Jonah Kawarsky has always felt naturally comfortable as a leader. Now he’s taken what he’s learned about leadership and compiled it into an e-book. 5 Top Soft Skills for Successful Student Leaders was inspired by his experiences at U of G and his work within the campus community. When he came […]
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Increasingly, athletes are using their platforms to make political statements. Dr. Ann Pegoraro, the Lang Chair in Sport Management in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, explained to CBC News, including what that means for the future of sports. “For a long time we’ve seen the idea that sports and politics don’t […]
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Dr. Maya Goldenberg, a professor in the Department of Philosophy, spoke to National Geographic about how serious vaccine side effects may increase hesitancy about getting vaccinated against COVID-19. “Vaccine hesitancy stems from a lack of public trust,” she said, adding that knowing vaccines are safe and effective and that people will be cared for in the […]
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The University of Guelph’s 98th College Royal, March 19-20, will return to being mostly in-person this year and will be open only to students, staff and their immediate families. Before the pandemic, the annual open house was the largest student-run open house in North America, attracting thousands of public visitors. “We look forward to sharing College Royal with […]
Human garbage is everywhere including in the oceans, and octopuses are using the trash for shelter, a new study finds. Philosopher and naturalist Dr. Stefan Linquist offered his thoughts on the findings to CBC’s “As It Happens.” Linquist said the study’s findings are unsurprising given his own research in New South Wales, Australia, on octopuses, […]
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University of Guelph researchers are using equipment at the Canadian Light Source in Saskatchewan to make plant-based cheeses. Food science PhD student Stacie Dobson explained how to national news outlets. Speaking to CTV News Saskatoon, Dobson said the equipment’s “bright lights allow them to view protein, starch and fat molecules within samples of meats […]
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