On Tuesday, Jan. 25 between 9 a.m. and noon, the University will run a test through the U of G Alert system. U of G Alert is the University’s critical incident notification system. It’s the tool we used on Jan. 17 to let you know about the snow day closure. U of G uses this […]
A first-ever study by University of Guelph researchers shows that standard “shoebox” lab cages are so stressful for rats and mice used in biomedical research that they impair the animals’ health. Besides raising animal welfare concerns, the finding published recently in the journal BMC Biology suggests that improving cage design could help solve a serious […]
The University of Guelph along with eight other Ontario universities will host an online event about sexual assault survivorship with acclaimed author and writer Roxane Gay entitled “Stories Spark Change” on Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Gay will join best-selling author Eternity Martis for the webinar for an in-depth conversation about how survivors can push […]
The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Grace Sowa, a second-year bachelor of science (biological sciences) student, who passed away Jan. 17. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Jan. 24 in Grace’s honour. Details on a memorial service for Grace will be shared as they become available. Support services and […]
In an article in The Globe and Mail, Dr. Evan Fraser, the director of the Arrell Food Institute, provided his thoughts on the disruptions the pandemic has caused to Canada’s food system. In the article, he warned that any mishap, no matter its size, can cause further trouble to Canada’s already heavily disrupted food supply […]
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Total applications to the University of Guelph’s main campus are up 22 per cent – more than double the system average – according to figures released this week by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). OUAC’s annual January snapshot of applications is intended to help universities with enrolment planning. Data released shows how many students […]
The public COVID-19 vaccination clinic on the University of Guelph campus will close Jan. 21 due to high vaccination rates and greater vaccine availability within the Guelph community. Since the facility opened Jan. 4, about 9,000 people received vaccine doses at the campus clinic. “I am delighted and inspired by the enthusiasm and spirit of […]
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It was during her studies at the University of Guelph that Dr. Roberta Bondar had to shelve one career plan and pursue another – a choice that ultimately secured her a spot aboard the NASA space shuttle Discovery in 1992 as Canada’s first woman astronaut. As she prepares for this Saturday’s 30th anniversary of the […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, a food economist with U of G, shared his thoughts on a new app that aims to reduce food waste with Wired. The app, called Too Good To Go, alerts users to nearby restaurants, bakeries or grocery stores with discounted food that would otherwise end up as food waste. Von Massow […]
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As governments have enacted further restrictions to combat the Omicron variant, they should also keep an eye on mental health indicators. A new University of Guelph study from the early months of the pandemic found distress caused by COVID-19 sparked an increase in potentially addictive behaviours from compulsive shopping to overeating to gambling and gaming. […]
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The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. What to do if you’re sick or have been exposed to COVID-19 With the province halting mass PCR testing and with public health prioritizing case and contact management for only the highest-risk settings, U of G must also adjust its approach to positive case management. […]
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The first case of COVID-19 has been detected in Ontario wildlife, and a University of Guelph infection control expert says while the risk to humans is low, further surveillance is needed to see if deer can transmit the disease to other species. Dr. Scott Weese is chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College […]
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How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected women in Canada experiencing family and intimate partner violence? And how did organizations that support these women adapt to support their clients? Researchers in a new federally funded University of Guelph study project hope to answer these questions by gathering the latest evidence and by speaking directly with those […]
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As Canada’s new vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers goes into effect, a University of Guelph food economist wonders whether there might be better ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19 while keeping Canada’s food supply strong. Dr. Mike von Massow is a professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics in the Ontario […]
From more precise medical imaging to improved drug design, numerous benefits may ultimately arise from an innovation by University of Guelph researchers that enables much faster machine learning than ever. The new method for training so-called neural networks in seconds rather than the typical hours or days is also intended to “democratize” machine learning by […]
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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. By Dr. Glen Pyle, Department of Biomedical Sciences The heart has played a central role in COVID-19 since the beginning. Cardiovascular conditions are among the highest risk factors for hospitalization. A significant number of patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infections have signs of heart damage, […]
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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, a food science professor in the Ontario Agricultural College, was interviewed by multiple media outlets recently about wastewater testing to monitor the spread of Omicron and other COVID-19 variants. “Definitely, I would agree that it appears that the [Omicron wastewater] signal has flattened, but I think we need more data before we […]
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Dr. Maya Goldenberg, a philosophy professor in the College of Arts, spoke to CBC News about how the public reacts when politicians ignore their own advice about following pandemic protocols. Goldenberg said when political and public health leaders act as if the rules don’t apply to them, they damage public trust in their leadership. That’s […]
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A University of Guelph project investigating the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental health of children in Canada has received more than $100,000 in new federal funding. The project, led by Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) researchers, will investigate the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions and concurrent stressors on Canadian children’s […]
A University of Guelph rugby player has been named one of the 30 athletes listed in this year’s RBC Training Ground talent search, pushing her closer to her dream of competing in the Olympics. Environmental sciences student Talia Hoffman will receive $7,500 in funding from the RBC Future Olympian Program. The funding is aimed at helping the […]
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