The membership of the University of Guelph’s Presidential Selection Committee has been confirmed. The committee will conduct a search and recommend a candidate to the Board of Governors, which is responsible for appointing the University’s president. The 10-person selection committee consists of: three tenured faculty, two students and one regular full-time staff member, all elected […]
University of Guelph food science professor Dr. Paul Spagnuolo, who researches bioactive compounds found in food, has received a Young Investigator Award for Outstanding Research from the Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS). The award, supported by Abbott Laboratories Co., recognizes an investigator’s overall contribution to research. Spagnuolo examines food-derived bioactive molecules, or nutraceuticals, as potential treatments […]
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Helping to eradicate malaria while preserving local ecosystems in Ghana is the long-term goal of a research project involving University of Guelph scientists. Working with an international initiative called Target Malaria, the U of G researchers will use DNA barcoding technology developed here to identify numerous insect species collected from the West African country. The […]
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The University of Guelph’s Board of Governors has named Dr. Gwen Chapman as provost and vice-president (academic). Her five-year term begins May 1. The announcement was made today by U of G president Dr. Charlotte Yates, who chaired the selection committee for the position. “I am delighted to inform the U of G community that […]
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Dr. Robin Milhausen, a professor in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, spoke to CBC News about why COVID-19 seems to have translated into more labour on the home front. Milhausen is studying how Canadian men and women are coping with work-life balance during the pandemic, including the stress of housework while juggling […]
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The work-life balance of doctors is severely impaired, a University of Guelph study has found, and the COVID-19 pandemic has likely made matters worse. The study involved a snapshot of doctors’ experiences at a top research hospital and revealed that they are overworked, overstressed and exhausted and are sacrificing their own well-being and life with […]
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The University of Guelph is committed to creating an open and transparent culture around preventing and addressing sexual violence. We know that combatting sexual violence requires communal, collaborative action, including involvement from units and departments across our campuses. The importance of this commitment cannot be over emphasized. In 2018, the University of Guelph updated its […]
With reports that agricultural officials in Washington state and British Columbia are preparing for the possible return of so-called “murder hornets” this spring, Dr. Gard Otis, a professor emeritus in the School of Environmental Sciences, spoke to several CBC Radio stations across the country to discuss what the return of Asian giant hornets might mean. Listen […]
Two U of G experts spoke with the Toronto Star for an update on the so-called “buttergate” scandal. Dr. Alejandro Marangoni, a professor in the Department of Food Science, discussed the experiments he conducted in this lab last month in which he measured the firmness and levels of palmitic acids in 17 brands of butter. […]
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Physics professor Dr. Eric Poisson spoke to Radio-Canada‘s new science program Moteur de recherche about black holes. Poisson uses the emerging field of gravitational-wave astronomy to improve our understanding of the densest objects found in the universe, including neutron stars and black holes. […]
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A University of Guelph research team monitoring wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 is now using the technology to search for variants. Dr. Lawrence Goodridge and a team of U of G researchers including Drs. Ed McBean, School of Engineering; Heather Murphy, Department of Pathobiology; and Marc Habash, School of Environmental Sciences, have been sampling wastewater in several […]
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University of Guelph psychology student Wing Tse, 21, works hard to maintain his mental health while supporting other young people on their mental health journeys. Tse’s early life was marred by abuse and neglect in a household shattered by severe mental health and addiction. The environment was violent and traumatic for Tse as a child. […]
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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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