With the federal government introducing legislation that would relax penalties for drug possession charges, a University of Guelph sociologist said the move suggests the Canadian public has grown more open to less severe punishments for drug offences. Dr. Andrew Hathaway is a professor in the Department of Sociology who researches drug policy in Canada and […]
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Dr. Ralf Gellert, a professor in U of G’s Department of Physics, made several media appearances this week to discuss the landing of the latest Mars rover, Perseverance, on the red planet. Gellert was the instrument lead scientist on three previous Mars rover missions: Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity. He was involved in building the Alpha-Particle […]
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By Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and professor in the Dept. of Geography, Environment and Geomatics; and Prof. Lenore Newman, Canada Research Chair, Food Security and the Environment, University of The Fraser Valley […]
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To become a successful professional in any field, a university student needs role models, mentorship and a network of support, says Bankole Alade, a University of Guelph marketing student. He started Guelph Black Professionals to generate that kind of support for Black students at U of G. Born in Nigeria and raised in Edmonton, Alade […]
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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has declared the COVID-19 outbreak connected to unsanctioned gatherings at U of G residences to be over. Public Health generally declares an outbreak over 14 days after symptoms began in the most recent case and when no other cases are suspected. To help better protect our residence community, the University has installed […]
U of G will be replacing its current Expense Claim System (ECS) with SAP Concur, a modern, automated system that will improve and streamline the process for submitting expense claims. Staff and faculty: help us understand your current challenges to ensure the new solution meets your needs for work and travel expense claims. Staff and […]
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The idea that onions cure COVID-19 is one of many myths and pieces of misinformation University of Guelph anthropology student Lauren Chang is working to debunk. Chang is the founder and project coordinator of Onions Don’t Cure COVID, an online campaign that wades through a flood of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, anti-vaccine scaremongering and fake cures, […]
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The University of Guelph will house a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health and the Guelph Family Health Team (GFHT). The clinic is part of a robust, cross-organizational community vaccination plan unveiled today by WDG Public Health. Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health and CEO of WDG Public […]
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The University of Guelph’s Department of Physics will host a livestream of the Mars rover landing on Thursday, Feb. 18, featuring faculty member Dr. Ralf Gellert, who was the instrument lead scientist on the Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity Mars rovers. The livestream will begin at 3 p.m. ET ahead of the 3:30 p.m. scheduled landing […]
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CBC Radio’s The Next Chapter featured an interview with Dr. Madhur Anand, professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, about her memoir, This Red Line Goes Straight to Your Heart. This Red Line tells the stories of Anand’s parents and their tale of immigration after the partition of Pakistan from India, as well as how […]
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High-volume testing for the COVID-19 virus and its variants will be launched through a new partnership between Multiplex Genomics Inc. — a biotechnology company based on University of Guelph-developed research — and LifeLabs. The collaboration will enable Multiplex Genomics to boost Ontario’s COVID-19 testing capacity by 50,000 tests per day by mid-2021. “This new alliance will lead to unprecedented testing capacity […]
In recognition of Black History Month, the University of Guelph will host a podcast Feb. 18 featuring graduate Jael Richardson, a well-known Canadian author and founder of the Festival of Literary Diversity. U of G’s Department of Athletics will host Richardson in an interview-format podcast on the department’s Gryph Nation Radio. The live event will […]
By Dr. Jeffrey M. Farber, professor of food safety and Dr. Valeria R Parreira, adjunct professor, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph; Profs. Lucia Anelich, and Ryk Lues, Centre for Applied Food Sustainability and Biotechnology, Central University of Technology […]
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The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. On Feb. 12, the provincial government announced that Guelph will move into the Red-Control level of the province’s COVID-19 framework. This means certain activities and operations can resume at U of G. In the Red-Control level of the framework, the provincial government recommends that trips outside […]
With COVID-19 testing now a race against the clock, University of Guelph researchers are developing a novel device for rapid diagnosis to help prevent backlogs that delay care and deter people from getting tested. This new microfluidic process involves manipulating the virus to make copies that can be readily identified. The process takes less time […]
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A viral immunologist highlights outstanding questions about the emergency use of vaccines against COVID-19. By Dr. Byram W. Bridle, associate professor of viral immunology, Department of Pathobiology […]
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Despite the pandemic, the University of Guelph community raised nearly $540,000 for the annual United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin campaign. The money will help fund more than 72 programs at 50 local organizations supported by the United Way. The 2020 U of G campaign began Sept. 22. “The amount of support these dollars will offer […]
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Thirteen University of Guelph faculty members studying everything from COVID-19 in pets to Indigenous environmental governance have been named Research Leadership Chairs (RLC) by the University. “The RLC program promotes and sustains the groundbreaking research happening at the University of Guelph. These outstanding researchers have remarkable records of excellence in their respective disciplines, and we […]
There is much to celebrate on this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, particularly in this challenging year. University of Guelph women scientists have been at the research forefront during the COVID-19 crisis, advancing knowledge of the virus and creating policies and methods for testing and developing treatments and vaccines. At the same […]
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Jeff A.D. Martin has brushed up against the harder, darker edges of society, both as a kid growing up in a tough neighbourhood in Etobicoke, Ont., and as a York Regional Police officer. He is dedicated to helping young people understand that no matter how difficult their circumstances may seem, they can rise above them […]
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