NBC News Online spoke with Prof. Scott Weese, Department of Pathobiology in U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), about why a complete cull of mink in Denmark was necessary to stop the spread of a new form of COVID-19. Weese said the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads easily in mink, and in Denmark it […]
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Prof. Amy Greer, Department of Population Medicine, spoke to the Winnipeg Free Press about COVID-19 transmission in schools in an article that was reprinted in the Toronto Star. Public health officials insist COVID-19 transmission in schools is limited, but Greer, who researches the spread and dynamics of infectious diseases, said she isn’t sure that’s true. […]
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Prof. Ali Dehghantanha, a cybersecurity expert in the School of Computer Science, spoke to CBC New Brunswick about a ransomware attack on the city of Saint John. The city has been criticized for revealing few details about the attack. Dehghantanha said there’s benefit in telling the public what information the attackers may have stolen in […]
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Indigenous and non-Indigenous approaches to environmental protection will come together in a new University of Guelph degree program that is the first of its kind in Canada. The four-year bachelor of Indigenous environmental science and practice (BIESP) program will be launched next fall. Based in the Ontario Agricultural College’s (OAC) School of Environmental Sciences, the […]
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Derek Vella, the director of the Guelph Food Innovation Centre in the Department of Food Science, spoke to host Gil Deacon of CBC Radio’s Here and Now to discuss the on-campus “yeast safari” that created a new U of G-developed beer. Vella explained that the beer was made with wild yeast collected on the U […]
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Two University of Guelph leaders will speak before a House of Commons committee today to discuss how Canada can ensure greater stability in the agri-food sector. Rene Van Acker, dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), and Malcolm Campbell, vice-president (research), will appear before the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food at 3:30 p.m. The standing […]
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University of Guelph Prof. Manju Misra has been named one of the Women’s Executive Networks (WXN) Most Powerful Women for 2020. Misra has been recognized by WXN for her work in material science engineering at the University. “By this recognition I have received, may many younger women be encouraged not only to seek higher education […]
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Prof. Matthew Hayday, Department of History, spoke to the Ottawa Citizen on its 175th anniversary about the importance of newspapers in documenting the history of Canada. Hayday said historians rely on newspapers to get a sense of the the zeitgeist of the time and learn about the social norms of the day — from gender […]
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Show what you know this exam season! U of G has lots of resources to help you manage stress and do your best on your upcoming exams. Share your own tips for exam success on social media with #UofGExamStressBusters. Remember to tag @UofGuelph on Instagram or @UofG on Twitter! Stress busters for study success U of […]
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The ants and spiders are marching upward in the Costa Rican cloud forest with implications for other creatures there – and potentially worldwide – under climate change effects, according to two new University of Guelph-led studies published this month. Researchers found that ants ranging uphill to escape warmer, drier conditions are threatening to drive out […]
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University of Guelph president Charlotte Yates is featured in a CBC Radio news report on the future of the nation’s automotive industry. Yates discusses the effect of increased production of electric cars in Canada with Paul Karchut, CBC Radio’s national car columnist and host of the weekly program Karchut on Cars. The segment will air […]
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Acclaimed Canadian author and University of Guelph professor emeritus Thomas King has been promoted to a Companion of the Order of Canada, the highest grade within the Order. U of G alumna and former University chancellor Martha Billes, a prominent Canadian business leader, has been made an Officer of the Order. Membership in the Order […]
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The snowy season has arrived and our grounds crews are working hard to keep parking lots clear of snow for those who need to come to campus. To allow for more efficient snow removal, and with fewer people on campus this winter, the University will close several parking lots from Dec. 1 to March 31. […]
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The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. The University of Guelph continues to prioritize physical distancing. If you don’t need to be on campus, please stay home to help keep our community safe. Staff, faculty and graduate students able to work from home will continue to do so. How Ontario’s new COVID-19 response […]
Two University of Guelph professors will be inducted as Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) during a ceremony on Friday as part of the RSC’s online, week-long Celebration of Excellence and Engagement. Profs. Amar Mohanty and Kevin McCann are among 87 new Fellows from across Canada. Election to the RSC is the highest honour […]
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Companies such as Hello Fresh, FedEx, Samsung and Labatt are looking to University of Guelph business students to solve some of their real-world ethical and corporate problems through fast-paced case competitions. Students in two core bachelor of commerce courses at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics will apply the lessons they’ve learned […]
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Silicon Valley powerhouse SVG Ventures’ THRIVE and the University of Guelph – “Canada’s food university” – have partnered to accelerate innovation in the Canadian agri-food sector by creating a platform for agri-food entrepreneurs and start-ups to gain access to impactful, technology-driven research. SVG Ventures and University of Guelph have signed a memorandum of understanding to […]
Already a global leader in dairy expertise, the University of Guelph will intensify its research and innovations in the sector with the creation of a new dairy research centre. More than 60 U of G researchers, including many internationally recognized experts, study a wide range of dairy subjects. Now, Dairy at Guelph: The Centre for […]
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University of Guelph researchers are investigating the negative experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce, from work-life conflict to gender inequalities to increased stress. The study is intended to inform public policy-makers when developing measures to prevent these negative impacts, said Prof. Leanne Son Hing, Department of Psychology. “Our research will shed light on […]
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The University of Guelph has temporarily modified its hazardous weather procedures in response to the continuing global COVID-19 pandemic. Only face-to-face classes and exams being held on campus would be affected by inclement weather and the closure of the physical campus. Winter weather is not expected to significantly affect most U of G courses, currently […]
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