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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Femicide – sex- and gender-related killings of women and girls – has increased in Canada and around the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic, says University of Guelph gender-based violence expert Dr. Myrna Dawson. Repeated lockdowns and lack of access to services and shelters as well as tense home environments – all due to the pandemic […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, a marketing professor in U of G’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, contributed a commentary to the Toronto Star about why marketers and demographers’ definition of Generation X doesn’t jibe with that of Douglas Coupland, the author of Generation X. “X can be a symbol of ambiguity or the […]
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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. By Dr. Myrna Dawson, professor and Research Leadership Chair, Department of Sociology In 2018, Time Magazine published an article titled “Home Is the ‘Most Dangerous Place’ for Women Around the World.” Since then, its headline has reverberated globally. It’s repeated annually during […]
University of Guelph students gain valuable skills and knowledge through their university experience, but they don’t always know how to pinpoint the learned attributes that will make them stand out in the workforce. The University is launching the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR), a new tool that enables students to develop a digital résumé […]
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As part of its ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, the University of Guelph has launched a comprehensive self-identification census for students, faculty and staff. Census results will provide a clearer understanding of diversity at the University and will help inform future decisions with the goal of removing barriers, improving inclusion and creating better […]
A University of Guelph historian’s book tracing the damage to Indigenous communities from the damming of the Winnipeg River system has earned a prestigious award. Dammed: The Politics of Loss and Survival in Anishinaabe Territory by Dr. Brittany Luby has won the Floyd S. Chalmers Award for Ontario History from The Champlain Society. The award […]
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University of Guelph volunteers and staff are working to protect birds flying through campus from hitting windows by making the glass more visible. Bird Safe Guelph is behind the project, an organization made up of U of G students and staff dedicated to helping local birds survive. “We’ve been raising awareness in the area about […]
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Food economist Dr. Michael von Massow spoke to two large news outlets over the weekend on food prices and beef supply. Speaking to CBC News in Calgary, von Massow discussed how a potential strike at the Cargill facility near High River, Alta., would affect beef prices across Canada. He said a strike would “put more […]
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