Prof. Lawrence Goodridge, a professor of food safety in U of G’s Department of Food Science, spoke with CBC Nova Scotia about how whole genome sequencing is improving food safety. Goodridge explained that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has been using genome sequencing to track pathogens for several years and the findings from that technology […]
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“It’s one of the pride and joys of the University and one of its most famous and successful developments.” So said Vanessa Currie, a research technician in U of G’s Department of Plant Agriculture, while speaking with CBC Kitchener about the beloved Yukon Gold potato. The humble potato got a big shout-out this week in […]
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Prof. Steven Newmaster, from the Department of Integrative Biology, and Sujeevan Ratnasingham, associate director of informatics at U of G’s Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, were both featured in a Wired article about what’s changed in food fraud detection since the “Horsegate” food scandal. The 2012 Horsegate scandal uncovered horse meat in hundreds of frozen ground […]
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At the end of June, the University Pension Plan (UPP) member consent process concluded. Employees and bargaining groups registered solid support for a new jointly sponsored pension plan that will cover employees at the University of Guelph, University of Toronto and Queen’s University. Over the summer, teams at each university have been working to complete […]
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The ongoing research at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute was recently featured in an article in ScoreGolf magazine. The article noted the GTI is “internationally renowned” and “widely respected as a world-class hub for turfgrass and sports field research” and that golf superintendents across the country rely on the Institute for expertise when turf problems arise. […]
Prof. John Walsh, vice-provost of the University of Guelph-Humber, will complete his third term June 30, 2020. Following an administrative leave, John plans to rejoin the Department of Management as a professor in U of G’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. The announcement was made today by Charlotte Yates, the University of […]
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Prof. Matthew Hayday, with the Department of History, spoke to the Ottawa Citizen, about why so many Canadians remain angry about a poorly executed Veterans Affairs video. The video, released last spring to commemorate VE Day, mistakenly showed Second World War German soldiers in place of Canadian soldiers. Though the department quickly apologized, many war […]
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The University of Guelph will turn its long-standing research prowess in pollinator health and conservation into North America’s first one-stop shop for honey bee research, education and outreach. U of G is planning a new, $12-million facility aimed at helping understand the stressors affecting honey bees and other pollinators and finding solutions. A recent transformational […]
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On Sept. 19, U of G will fly the Métis flag in recognition of Powley Day. The day marks the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to recognize Métis harvesting rights as protected under the Constitution. “Powley Day provides us with an opportunity to learn more about Métis culture, rights and activism,” says Kathryn Hofer, Interim […]
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Chase Tang is becoming a supervillain – at least, a fictional one. The soon-to-be villainous star of the Netflix superhero series Jupiter’s Legacy says the University of Guelph had a “massive influence” on his ability to pursue his dreams. “Without the support and everything I acquired in the years I was at the University of […]
Students: On Saturday, September 28, come cheer on your Guelph Gryphons football team at Gryphon Park – the Central Students Association’s homecoming hot spot! FREE Gryphon shirts and buffs for the first 500 people! FREE food with your student card! FREE admission and activities! The Making Box hosts the day with OJ the DJ spinning […]
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Prof. Faisal Moola, from the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, spoke to the Toronto Star for an article about the city of Toronto’s adoption of a citywide pollinator protection strategy and declaration of an official bee. The article noted that cities like Toronto are beginning to recognize that they can and must play a […]
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Prof. Katie Clow from the Department of Population Medicine at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College spoke with CBC Kitchener about how the fall should not be considered the end of tick season. Clow explained that October and November is peak time for adult ticks because the air is cooler and the moisture they love […]
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Prof. Myrna Dawson spoke to Macleans about the problem of tracking domestic violence and why it’s still so difficult to calculate the number of women and girls dying or experiencing violence at the hands of an intimate partner, spouse or relative. She said because there is no domestic violence, family violence or femicide criminal offence […]
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Thirteen incoming undergraduate students at the University of Guelph received top entrance awards during the 2019 scholar awards ceremony held on campus Aug. 30. Seven students received President’s Scholarships, which recognize high school achievements, leadership abilities, and citizenship activities. Three students received Chancellors’ Scholarships honouring current and former U of G chancellors and awarded for […]
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Business professor Norm O’Reilly spoke to The New York Times about the Toronto Raptors’ decision to become the first NBA team to introduce team-branded hijabs. The move is considered an effort to be more inclusive to fans of all cultures, with the team saying the athletic apparel was “inspired by those brave enough to change […]
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Prof. Brittany Luby of U of G’s Department of History spoke with Global News about what’s needed to ensure more Indigenous people can vote in the upcoming federal election. The article noted that Indigenous voter turnout spiked by 15 per cent in the 2015 election, with some First Nations communities running out of ballots. Luby commented […]
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Why is water fluoridation such a source of controversy for many people? That was the question U of G Prof. Catherine Carstairs of the Department of History was asked by Buzzfeed News in a new article about how legitimate research into the possible health effects of fluoridation is being thwarted by loud anti-fluoride campaigns. Carstairs […]
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The University of Guelph will see plenty of activity during Homecoming 2019, with a roster of events aimed at attracting and keeping students on campus Sept. 28. Johnston Green will be transformed into “Gryphon Park” for the occasion, with student events taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event will offer inflatable obstacle […]
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Prof. Ryan Norris, of the Department of Integrative Biology, offered his thoughts to CBC News.ca on a new study that suggests that neonicotinoid pesticides may be harming birds that migrate during spring planting season. The research found that when sparrows ate small doses of neonic-coated seeds, they quickly lost weight at a time when they […]
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