Dr. Meghan McMurtry, a professor in the Department of Psychology, was invited by the New York Times to contribute a commentary about why needle fear could be affecting COVID-19 vaccination rates. McMurtry wrote that needle fear is common, and adults shouldn’t feel ashamed if they suffer from it. Health care professionals should also be conscious […]
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As cannabis use grows in popularity and becomes less restricted in North America, more dogs are accidentally consuming products containing THC, according to a new University of Guelph study. The first-of-its-kind study published in PLOS ONE, is based on U.S. data, but the problems are similar in Canada, say the researchers. “We found in the […]
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Quarantine hotels are nothing new and have been around for decades, writes Dr. Kevin James, Department of History […]
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An online continuing education community for veterinary professionals has won the $10,000 grand prize in the Gryphon’s LAAIR Pitch Competition at the University of Guelph. Obi Veterinary Education, which offers online “micro-learning” opportunities to veterinarians to help them improve their professional skills, was selected as the big winner of the event. The subscription-based service offers […]
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Dr. Karen Landman, a professor of Landscape Architecture at the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, spoke to CBC News Online for an article on how urban gardeners can contribute to agriculture. Landman said a lot of urban land could be used for food production and in fact, in many cities in the world, urban agriculture is the primary source of […]
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U of G has created a new Campus Card office in the University Centre for all U of G ID card support. Find the Campus Card office in Room 008 on Level 0 of the University Centre. The Campus Card office: issues new U of G Campus Cards for students, staff and faculty replaces lost […]
Keto, gluten-free, organic: If a pet owner is on a specific diet, chances are their dog is on it, too, a new University of Guelph study reveals. But when it comes to a grain-free diet, owners seem to choose it more for their dogs than themselves, the study also found. “It demonstrates that many variables, […]
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Dr. Dorothee Bienzle, a pathobiology professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to Global News Morning B.C. to discuss why mink are highly susceptible to COVID-19. The interview came after another B.C. mink farm had to be quarantined after one of the animals there tested positive for the virus. Bienzle explained that mink are as […]
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To curb greenhouse gas emissions, taking a regional approach – at least initially – is likely more effective than adopting a global one, according to a new University of Guelph study. As Ottawa considers federal legislation aimed at decreasing Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, the new study may offer insight into the proposed plan to meet […]
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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, a human resources professor in the Department of Management in U of G’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to CTV Toronto about why many employees working from home may no longer be feeling loyalty to their employers. Chhinzer said as many as 20 per cent of employees are […]
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Dr. Stuart McCook, a professor in Department of History, spoke to Maclean’s magazine about a Saskatchewan man who is selling two relatively unheard-of coffee species on his online shop. McCook has studied the history of the coffee trade and offered some insight into why many in Canada are unfamiliar with Liberica and Racemosa coffee. McCook […]
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Natassya Lu became a wrestler in high school on a dare. A friend challenged her to take up the sport and she accepted. Lu had some losses in that first year, but they motivated her to work harder and get better. She embraced the attitude that there is no failure in the sport; you either […]
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Dr. Tamara Small, a professor in Department of Political Science, spoke to CBC Radio’s The House about why so many Canadian politicians are launching podcasts. Small noted that the listenership to these podcasts is likely small, and tends toward highly engaged young people, but she added that podcasts allow for more substantive discussion than social […]
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Dr. Byram Bridle, a professor of immunology with the Department of Pathobiology at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to The Guardian newspaper in the U.K. about whether extended quarantines might be harmful to children’s immune systems. Bridle said he’s concerned that limiting children’s exposure to the natural world, as has been done often […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst of U of G’s Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, contributed a commentary to the Toronto Star about why the controversy over recent NHL Department of Player Safety decisions has led to a watershed moment for the league’s brand identity. He said while the league is trying to evolve and align with […]
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University of Guelph researchers are studying the ethics of implementing a vaccine passport for COVID-19 for Ontarians and whether immunity certification would help minimize the spread of the disease. As vaccinations roll out across the province and Canada, some view an immunity passport as an appealing strategy to further reduce the virus’s spread. “The idea […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Katherine (Katie) McElweenie, a fourth year B.Sc (Hons) biomed student, who passed away May 10. Condolences to Katie’s family may be shared through an online memorial on the Coutts Funeral Home website. A live stream of the private funeral service will be available May 22 […]
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With Ireland’s health service the latest victim of a significant ransomware attack, and reports that Colonial Pipeline in the U.S. paid a ransom to be released from a similar attack, a University of Guelph cybersecurity expert says it seems hat hackers are discovering that relatively unsophisticated attacks can be successful. Dr. Ali Dehghantanha is the […]
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The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. Province extends stay-at-home order The provincial government announced today that it will extend the current stay-at-home order until at least June 2. All those who can work from home are required to continue doing so. If you must come to a U of G facility […]
Cat owners can play an important role in preventing aggressive behaviour in their pets, a University of Guelph study suggests. Lead author Kristina O’Hanley, a PhD candidate in the Ontario Veterinary College’s Department of Population Medicine, said the study found cats showed less aggression toward owners who use positive reinforcement to manage unwanted behaviours. Instances […]
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