University of Guelph environmental microbiologist Dr. Jackie Goordial will share her experiences of conducting research in extreme environments during a NASA TV program on astrobiology March 31. The program, “NASA Science Live: Modern-Day Explorers Search for Life Beyond Earth,” will air at 3 p.m. and will feature Goordial, a professor in U of G’s School of […]
When it comes to selling seafood during the pandemic, “boat to fork” has proved a winning recipe, says a new study co-led by University of Guelph researchers. In a surprising COVID-19 “bright spot,” so-called alternative seafood networks (ASNs) have thrived on local and direct sales this past year – highlighting the important role of regional food systems in […]
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Two U of G experts in consumer grocery habits spoke to CBC Radio morning shows this week about how the pandemic has changed our eating habits, including how sales of frozen pizza have tripled in the last year. Dana McCauley, director of new venture creation at U of G’s Research Innovation Office, and food economist […]
Faster COVID-19 test results are the goal of a new automated diagnostic tool developed by University of Guelph researchers. Current diagnostic tests based on PCR (polymerase chain reaction) require off-site laboratory analysis. This takes time, and many tests are being ordered every day. Medical professionals can provide a bedside diagnosis of the disease with chest […]
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The University of Guelph will hit the road around Ontario once again to celebrate this year’s graduates in a unique way with #GuelphGrad on Tour. Although the pandemic has postponed in-person convocation ceremonies, winter 2021 and summer 2021 graduates will still get a convocation-like moment of walking across the red carpet at #GuelphGrad on Tour. […]
THCV Products, Soy Salve and Cultured Plant were top winners in the 25th annual Project SOY Plus competition. Held virtually this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition involved students presenting their products to a panel of industry representatives in online, science fair-style booths. The online competition allowed members of the public to view […]
The University of Guelph’s Saputo Dairy Care Program is continuing this year in the digital space and has attracted increased interest from international veterinary students. The program, delivered by the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at U of G, was recently renewed and has been expanded thanks to a $750,000 contribution over five years from Montreal-based […]
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U of G’s faculty, staff and students improve life in many ways every day. Through their volunteer efforts, they make valuable contributions to our community. Consider nominating a faculty, staff member or student who is an outstanding community volunteer for the Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Awards. The United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin […]
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Dr. Glen Pyle, a professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, provided a commentary on the new AstraZeneca COVD-19 vaccine that was featured in the Toronto Star. Pyle, who studies the molecular basis for cardiac diseases, discussed the widely reported concerns about the risk of blood clots from the vaccine. Pyle is currently leading research […]
Three high-profile, trailblazing women who “choose to challenge” will take part in a panel discussion this month organized by the University of Guelph’s Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR). The panel on women’s equity reflects the “Choose to Challenge” theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. The three speakers are former Ontario premier Kathleen […]
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University of Guelph graduate student Radhika Gandhi is a co-creator of the Flexible Work Program (FWP), a proposed government program that makes it easier for women to stay in the workforce. During the pandemic, thousands of women have left their jobs due to increased work and home demands. The proposed program will promote flexible work […]
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Half of Canadian employees reported they feel unprepared to stay home and self-isolate if they or a family member becomes sick with COVID-19, according to a new University of Guelph-led study. Published this week in the Canadian Journal of Public Health, the study surveyed nearly 5,000 Canadians in May 2020 on their attitudes to public […]
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By Dr. Ann Pegoraro, Lang Chair in Sport Management, Lang School of Business and Economics; Prof. Lindsey Darvin, Sport Management, State University of New York College at Cortland; and Prof. Anita M. Moorman, Sport Administration, University of Louisville […]
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Dr. Maya Goldenberg, a professor in the Department of Philosophy, spoke to The Atlantic magazine about what it will take to convince the millions of Americans who are still undecided about whether to get one of the COVID-19 vaccines. Goldenberg, who specializes in the philosophy of science and medicine, said what works best is to normalize vaccination. “When […]
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Treating or preventing heart damage caused by COVID-19 infection is the goal of a new University of Guelph research project. The project also aims to tease out why male-female differences exist in heart injury and how those variations may be linked to the COVID-19-causing coronavirus. Early in the pandemic, doctors noticed that patients being treated […]
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Dionne Brand, a professor in the University of Guelph’s School of English and Theatre Studies (SETS), and a renowned Canadian poet, novelist and essayist, is among eight winners worldwide to be awarded the 2021 Windham-Campbell Prize. Worth just over $206,000, the prestigious international award administered by Yale University honours outstanding writers of fiction, non-fiction, drama […]
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For the first time, one of the new COVID-19 “variants of concern” has been discovered outside of humans, with a handful of pets in the U.K. and the U.S. becoming infected. So are pets now in danger? A veterinary infectious disease researcher at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College is not convinced. Dr. Scott […]
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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, a professor in the Department of Food Science, is featured in a CBC Marketplace story about E. coli outbreaks in lettuce. In the story, Goodridge, who pursues interdisciplinary research on food-borne pathogens and holds the Leung Family Professorship in Food Safety, talks about how many outbreaks occur with bagged salads. To reduce the […]
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I am writing today to provide you with an update on our plans for the fall 2021 semester. The COVID-19 landscape remains dynamic and ever-changing. As such, our approach is “planning for flexibility” — flexibility in our preparations for the fall, in meeting the needs of our students, faculty and staff, and in adjusting to […]
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To mark World Water Day, an annual United Nations observance day that highlights support for the achievement of water and sanitation for all by 2030, this Conversation commentary discusses a strategy to address migration of vulnerable populations around the world due to extreme water events. By Cameron Fioret, PhD candidate, U of G’s Department of Philosophy, and Nidhi Nagabhatla, adjunct assistant professor in Earth, Environment & Society, Faculty of Science at McMaster University […]
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