The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. With September just a few weeks away, we’re working hard to ensure our learning and working spaces continue to be safe and engaging for everyone. That means closely following government directives and public health guidelines and updating plans as needed to reflect the latest decisions. […]
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Dr. Kate Puddister, Department of Political Science, is quoted in an Aug. 18 Toronto Star article about convicted Toronto Police officer Const. Matthew Brewer. Dismissed at the Toronto police disciplinary tribunal for misconduct, Brewer remains on the payroll. Puddister, who researches police oversight, says in the article that public trust can be “seriously compromised” when […]
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Toxins released by harmful algal blooms threaten aquatic life year-round, not just during the hot summer months when blooms are most visible and breaking down, a University of Guelph study has found. The study was led by post-doctoral researcher Dr. René Sahba Shahmohamadloo, Department of Integrative Biology, along with researchers from the Ontario Ministry of […]
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On Aug. 15, the 2021 Canadian federal election campaign officially began. Voting will be held Sept. 20. The University of Guelph’s Election Policy outlines guidelines for campaign-related activities on campus and at regional facilities during an election period. Specifically, it outlines the University’s role in an election, as well as policies around campaign materials, usage […]
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Dr. Maya Goldenberg, a professor in the Department of Philosophy, spoke to several media outlets about various aspects of COVID-19 vaccinations. With the start of 2021 federal elections campaign, Goldenberg warned CBC News against the use of the debates about vaccination mandates as “political toys” in their campaigns. Speaking to the Toronto Star, Goldenberg also […]
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Following an extensive and highly competitive search, Dr. Charlotte Yates has been appointed as the ninth president and vice-chancellor of the University of Guelph. She is the first woman to hold the position in the University’s history. Her five-year term is effective immediately. The appointment was approved by the University’s Board of Governors, on the […]
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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. By Dr. Meghan McMurtry, Department of Psychology Think of the last time you were really afraid — and I mean terrified: Cold sweats, trembling, pounding heart. Now think about what it would be like to have that reaction if you saw a […]
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Two University of Guelph research projects that seek to understand current mental health challenges in farming and rural communities have received $287,804 in funding. Both projects aim to improve service delivery. Dr. Leith Deacon, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, received $231,554 in Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance funding for a major survey on the […]
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Two University of Guelph professors contributed commentaries to The Globe and Mail Opinion section about COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Dr. Theresa Lee, a professor of political theory in the Department of Political Science, discussed in her commentary philosopher John Stuart Mill’s “harm principle” and how the concept fits into the current debate on COVID-19 vaccination. Lee […]
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Dr. Ryan Norris, Department of Integrative Biology, is featured in a CBC News story about the release of more than 700 endangered mottled duskywing butterflies. Norris leads a project that breeds duskywings in a special lab at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, with the intent of releasing them into a suitable habitat. Pinery Provincial Park was […]
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The digital mental health industry is becoming increasingly popular, but it might not be the answer to the pandemic’s lasting mental health effects, according to a new University of Guelph study. Dr. Joshua Skorburg, professor in the Department of Philosophy, and master’s student Josephine Yam examined the effectiveness of digital mental health resources such as […]
The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. Vaccination rates in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph, and across the province, are on the rise. As an important part of our local community, U of G is committed to supporting that growth and helping further protect students, faculty and staff as they work and learn at our campuses […]
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University of Guelph research that found many people selling old smartphones, tablets or laptops fail to clear their personal data from the device was featured in several news articles this week. An Aug. 10 CBC News story highlighted the research and spoke with co-author Jason Ceci, a masters student in computer security. He told CBC […]
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Dear U of G Community Members, We are weeks away from the beginning of a new academic year. I have deeply missed the bustle of our campuses – running into students, colleagues and friends, walking around our beautiful campuses. I also understand the concerns many of you have about the uncertainties of returning to more […]
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Helping pets live longer, healthier lives is the goal of new leading-edge surgery and anesthesia facilities at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Supported in part by a $23-million infrastructure renewal investment from the province of Ontario, the facilities are the result of a successful $9-million fundraising campaign led by OVC Pet Trust. […]
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Nokom’s House research laboratory to be located on the University of Guelph campus will be a permanent, Indigenous land-based and community-engaged space, believed to be the first of its kind at a Canadian university. Wellness and good relationships will be at its core, say organizers. “Nokom” is abbreviated from “nokomis,” an Ojibway word that means […]
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U of G research on pet owners passing COVID-19 on to their pets was featured in the Drs. Oz and Roizen syndicated column on Aug. 10th. The column appeared in several U.S. media outlets, including Newsmax. Oz and Roizen highlight a U of G study released this summer lead by Dr. Dorothee Bienzle and Dr. […]
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Five University of Guelph research projects will receive a federal investment worth almost $1 million for studies ranging from Indigenization strategies to nutrition and health to biomass fuels. Today, François-Philippe Champagne, federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced more than $77 million to support 332 research infrastructure projects at 50 universities across the country. […]
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Dr. Ryan Norris, a professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, spoke to CBC Toronto about plans for a new highway that would run north of Brampton and Vaughan. Norris noted the highway would run along the Nashville Conservation Reserve, which encompasses a swath of the Humber River watershed. Norris is an ecologist interested in […]
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With the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicting grave consequences from global warming, a University of Guelph ecologist believes there is still reason for hope for the future and that “rapid societal change is possible.” The IPCC report, released Monday, stated it is “unequivocal” that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean […]
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