Dr. Madhur Anand, Ontario Agricultural College, authored a commentary in The Hill Times looking at the complications around Canada’s commitment to end deforestation in the country by 2030. The commitment, Anand writes, is complicated by the reality that deforestation is a global issue driven by growing global population, agricultural production and increasing per-capita food consumption. […]
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University of Guelph student Grace Ly excelled in math and science in high school – subjects that every future engineer needs to master. But it was her involvement in dance, she said, that gave her the creative and collaborative skills she needed to become a leader in her university program. Ly is a fourth-year engineering […]
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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Co-authored by Dr. Myrna Dawson, professor and Research Leadership Chair, Department of Sociology, along with Ciara Boyd, PhD student at U of G, Dr. Jordan Fairbairn, King’s University College, and Dr.Yasmin Jiwani, Concordia University On Dec. 6, 1989, an act of […]
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Dec. 5 is World Soil Day, intended to raise awareness of the importance of soil health and sustainable soil management. Soil health and sustainable soil management are an ongoing focus for several University of Guelph researchers whose conservation work has become increasingly important in countering the risk of climate change impacts while growing enough food […]
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The University of Guelph’s School of Engineering will host an in-person observance of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Dec. 6. Held since 1991, the annual event marks the massacre of 14 young women on Dec. 6, 1989, at Polytechnique Montréal. Twelve of the women were engineering students, one […]
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. By Meghan McMurtry, U of G College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and Kathryn Birnie, University of Calgary The coronavirus pandemic has brought medical procedures, like COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 vaccinations, into our day-to-day lives like never before. These experiences aren’t easy […]
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Dec. 6 marks the start of exam season. We’ve got your back with study tips, resources and activities to help you take a break and take a breath. Let’s do this! Stress busters for study success Studying is important, but so is balance and taking a break when you need it. See the full list […]
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News that the virus that causes COVID-19 has been found in wild deer in Canada is concerning, particularly if the virus spreads to other wild species, says a University of Guelph infection control expert. SARS-CoV-2 was found in three white-tailed deer after samples were taken in early November in the Eastern Townships region in Quebec. […]
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With growing public concern over the welfare of captive animals, a first-ever code of practice for farmed fish will help ensure that Canadian farmers meet acceptable husbandry standards and remain globally competitive, says a University of Guelph researcher who helped develop the new guidelines. The new code of practice for farmed salmon, trout and arctic […]
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Pollinator expert Dr. Nigel Raine, School of Environmental Sciences, is quoted in a Science magazine article about a new study that measured the detrimental impact of pesticides including neonicotinoids on solitary bee species, an important group of pollinators. Raine said the study shows chronic pesticide poisoning can cause “meaningful and significant impacts” on bees. He […]
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The University of Guelph’s new Black Canadian studies program was featured in a CityNews Toronto article. In the article, Indira Naidoo-Harris, U of G associate vice-president (diversity and human rights), said the program involves the histories, experiences, cultural identities, communities and concerns of Black people in Canada. Also featured in the story is Guelph Black Student […]
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A Globe and Mail article about B.C. floods and the fragility of Canada’s food system, featured Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph. Recent floods in B.C.’s agricultural heartland touched off food-supply disruptions. As the climate changes, the food system will become more vulnerable, according to the article. […]
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With WE Charity back in the news for misleading donors about how many schools they built in Kenya, Dr. Ryan Briggs provides insight on how to make impactful donations in a recent op ed published in the Toronto Star. Co-written with Dario Sidhu, direcor of research at the Penn Development Research Initiative at the University […]
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Make better cows and cool the planet. That’s the dual goal of a University of Guelph-led, international project intended to reduce climate-warming methane emissions from dairy cattle – a key issue following adoption of a global methane-reduction pledge at this month’s United Nations climate change conference. That dual benefit may surprise anyone who believes that […]
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The most recent U of G Senate meeting was held on November 22. Below are key highlights from the meeting. A full synopsis of the meeting is available on the University Secretariat’s website. Senate Governance Review Working group chair Dr. Ian Newby-Clark presented the Final Report of the Working Group on Senate Governance Review. The […]
Experienced Reimagined: The U of G IT Strategic Plan reimagines how staff, faculty and students learn, teach, research and work. The strategy will drive technological innovation, creativity and efficiency at U of G for the next five years. “This plan has been two years in the making, and many individuals from across the University were […]
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Dr. Kate Puddister, a professor in the Department of Political Science, spoke to The Walrus about why courtrooms are resistant to changes to better accommodate victims of sexual assault. She discussed the role of the victims in criminal trials and the reasons why judges have been reticent to change how courtrooms operate. Puddister researches criminal […]
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Parents are rushing by the thousands to register their children for COVID-19 vaccinations, but many of these parents might also be wondering how best to prepare their kids for actually undergoing the procedure. University of Guelph psychology professor Dr. Meghan McMurtry, a professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who specializes in […]
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The following information is provided by the Return to Campuses Steering Committee. Stay Home if You’re Feeling Sick It’s cold and flu season again (and we’re still in a pandemic). Remember, if you’re not feeling well, stay home. All those coming to campus must complete U of G’s COVID-19 Screening Form before coming to campus […]
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With Giving Tuesday coming up, University of Guelph social scientist Dr. Ryan Briggs has some suggestions on how to make the right donation. Giving Tuesday, which takes place on the Tuesday after Black Friday, is a global generosity movement when charities, companies and individuals rally for favourite causes. Briggs said people should think about what […]
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