Two U of G experts appeared on CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks program over the weekend to answer listener questions about science. Prof. Ryan Gregory, Department of Integrative Biology, answered a question about why northern dogs such as huskies have blue eyes. An evolutionary biologist, he studies genome evolution and how to improve teaching of […]
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Prof. Matthew Hayday, Department of History, spoke to CBC Radio’s The Current about the special role the beloved TV show Sesame Street has played in Canadian television history. Hayday researches many aspects of modern Canadian history, including the media, and has studied the twisted journey the U.S.-produced show made to reach our airwaves in an […]
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A program at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College that sends veterinarians and vet students to northern and Indigenous communities was the subject of a feature article in the Toronto Star. The article noted that since 2011, members of an OVC student club have run pop-up clinics several times a year in Indigenous communities lacking […]
Rene Van Acker, dean of U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College, spoke to the Canadian Press for an article about how universities are preparing students for the jobs of the future – including jobs that don’t yet exist. The story appeared in several publications, including CTVNews.ca and The Globe and Mail. Van Acker said OAC […]
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Prof. Jess Haines, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, spoke to CBC’s The National about a new study that found that more than half of infants and almost all toddlers exceed recommendations for daily sugar intake. Read the CBC article here, and watch the video here. Haines said she wasn’t surprised by the findings, noting […]
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Just as Bartu Suer enters his final semester in the University of Guelph’s marketing management program, his music career back home in Turkey is taking off. Suer is the lead singer of çatıkatı, a high-energy, alternative rock band that started in Istanbul and continued to evolve – mostly through rehearsals and songwriting binges in a […]
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First responders coping with traumatic stress frequently turn to their partners first before seeking help from their organizations, a U of G researcher has found. In response, Grace Ewles has developed the website SafePlacetoTurn.com that offers first responders, partners, and other family members across Canada access to an array of trauma and PTSD resources, including […]
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Prof. Lawrence Goodridge, Department of Food Science, spoke to Canadian Press for an article about why bagged salad mixes are so often implicated in food recalls. The article appeared on CTVNews.ca, the Winnipeg Free Press and elsewhere. The article mentioned a review co-written by Goodridge that examined all food recalls in Canada between 2000 and […]
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Prof. Andrew Papadopoulos, Department of Population Medicine, was featured in a Hamilton Spectator article about the imminent arrival of cannabis edible products and potential problems for users. Papadopoulos, a public health policy expert, has studied edible cannabis use in North America and found many potential users likely won’t know how to use products safely. He […]
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In December, the University of Guelph was recognized with a 2019 Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employer award from Excellence Canada and Canada Life. The award celebrates organizations whose planning and actions help foster a physically and psychologically safe and healthy workplace, and that strive to continually improve their healthy workplace. The award emphasizes the importance […]
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Prof. Patrick Barclay, Department of Psychology, appeared on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin Tuesday evening in a panel discussion on generosity. The panel discussed why charitable giving is sometimes harder for some than others. Barclay, an evolutionary psychologist, explained that it’s in our genetic code to show empathy rather than be vicious. But he […]
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The University of Guelph has terminated its relationship with Dave Scott-Thomas, the head coach of its track and field program. Recently, the University received information from former and current track and field athletes regarding their experiences on the team. During the course of reviewing this information and in the last 24 hours, the University became privy […]
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The candidate brief for the University of Guelph’s ninth president and vice-chancellor has been finalized and is available on the presidential search website. The brief reflects the input of over 3,000 members of the University community who engaged with the Presidential Selection Committee through surveys, e-mails and in-person meetings. As the committee moves towards considering […]
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We need stronger privacy laws to address privacy issues associated with personal digital assistants. Right now, companies such as Amazon, Google and Apple are making the rules. By Prof. Rozita Dara, School of Computer Science […]
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What is the safest way to thaw a turkey? Is homemade eggnog even safe? Why isn’t it okay to lick the spoon while making cookies? Prof. Jeffrey Farber, the director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety at the University of Guelph, has the answers to these questions and more. Farber is a food […]
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The University of Guelph’s many initiatives to support student wellness through exam time were featured in a CTV News Kitchener report on student stress. The news agency spoke with Alison Burnett, the director of Student Wellness at U of G, who explained why it’s important for students to take care of their own health while […]
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Adding a small amount of banana flour to your baked goods could decrease the risk of conditions like diabetes and obesity, a University of Guelph researcher has discovered. Engineering professor Mario Martinez is the first to show flour made from green bananas may inhibit excess absorption of glucose into the body. He found replacing just […]
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Martha Billes has been appointed to a second term as chancellor of the University of Guelph. U of G’s Senate approved the reappointment during its November meeting, extending her tenure until April of 2023. “I am delighted that Martha has agreed to continue as our chancellor,” said president Franco Vaccarino. “She has done a wonderful […]
Safe nuclear waste storage, new ways of generating and storing hydrogen, and technologies for capturing and reusing greenhouse gases are all potential spinoffs of a new study by University of Guelph researchers. Published recently in Nature Scientific Reports, the study involved the first-ever use of antimatter to investigate processes connected to potential long-term storage of waste from nuclear reactors, says lead […]
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Fourth-year physics major Melanie Hudakoc is taking family games night to the national level. This month, Hudakoc, her cousins and their partners will compete in an episode of Family Feud Canada, hosted by comedian Gerry Dee. Hudakoc says her family has long wanted to compete on the game show popularized in the United States. When […]