University of Guelph Prof. Nina Jones is available to discuss what is being learned about kidney disease and possible treatments on World Kidney Day, March 14. Jones, with U of G’s Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, is the Canada Research Chair in Eukaryotic Cellular Signalling, and investigates what causes kidney cells to miscommunicate in […]
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Prof. Scott Weese spoke to the National Post to discuss the question of whether dogs can develop autism after vaccination. Fears about human vaccines are making headlines almost every day, and now the issue has apparently spread to pets. Many “holistic veterinarians” are questioning if it’s possible to over-vaccinate pets, and some dog owners have […]
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By Michael von Massow, Professor of Food Economics; Alfons Weersink, Professor, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) and FARE Research Assistant Molly Gallant […]
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Members of the federal Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry visited the University of Guelph today to learn how education and research can help Canada’s value-added food sector become more globally competitive and how best to support the sector. The group’s U of G stop was part of a three-day southern Ontario tour, including meetings […]
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U of G’s co-operative education programs give students real-world work experience that will benefit them in their future careers. And it’s not just students who benefit from our co-op programs. Employers are impressed by our students’ skills, creativity and work ethic. Each year, U of G celebrates the best and brightest of our co-op students […]
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By Craig Anthony Johnson, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Guelph Institute of Development Studies […]
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New University of Guelph research examining whether runners’ hearts function more efficiently than those of other athletes was featured on CBC Radio Kitchener’s Morning Edition. Prof. Jamie Burr from U of G’s Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences explained to the radio station why runners’ hearts do a better job of moving blood using […]
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A newly funded University of Guelph study of “plant-based meat” will aim to give meat lovers the textures they savour in beef, chicken or fish while retaining the human and environmental health benefits associated with eating plants. […]
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The University of Guelph has an expert who can comment on issues involving marketing that appeals to children. Tirtha Dhar, a professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer studies, recently appeared in a City News article about a Vancouver cannabis store with a logo that appeared similar to that used by a major toy […]
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The University of Guelph’s unique DNA barcoding technology was featured in a recent AFP news article examining the ongoing problem of fish mislabelling. The article reported on a study by the U.S.-based environmental organization Oceana, which found that one in five fish sold in the U.S. may be mislabelled. The samples used in the Oceana […]
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With the days growing longer and the clocks “springing” forward this weekend, the University of Guelph has an expert who can discuss daylight saving time and its health implications. Dr. Tami Martino has been researching how our circadian rhythms affect our cardiovascular systems, looking into how circadian disruptions increase the risk for heart disease and […]
If depression affects twice as many women as men, there needs to be a lot more research on what makes men’s and women’s brains so different, says a new paper by University of Guelph researchers. Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente highlighted the research in a recent column. It was also featured on CBC’s Radio […]
The University of Guelph’s College of Arts and the School of Fine Art and Music will host British sculptor Phyllida Barlow, who will present the 13th annual Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art on March 20. Barlow is well-known in the contemporary art field for her massive sculptures made of layers of inexpensive and juxtaposed […]
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Grace Coleman feels a bit like a STEM pioneer, but she’s not entirely alone, particularly with International Women’s Day approaching. The first-year science student at the University of Guelph says her academic path has been smoothed by an inaugural scholarship from a local skincare company, one whose roots lie in a serendipitous discovery in a […]
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University of Guelph political science professor Kate Puddister and graduate student Danielle McNabb have written a new commentary in The Conversation Canada questioning whether new legislation designed to protect alleged victims of sexual assault will really change how such cases are tried. The commentary was reprinted in The National Post, the Halifax Chronicle Herald and […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Heather McColl, a member of the University’s Hospitality Services department, who died Feb. 14. A celebration of life will be held at the Arboretum March 9. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast March 8 in Heather’s honour. Condolences to Heather’s family may be shared through […]
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March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also a call to action for accelerating gender parity. At U of G, events are taking place across campus to show support for women and girls. Events in early March #HeForShe at U of G […]
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From pancake flipping to square dancing, a tug of war and a logging competition, there’s sure to be something for everyone at this year’s University of Guelph College Royal Open House. Every spring, U of G hosts the largest university open house event in North America, with the doors open to the public for a free, campus-wide […]
CBC News Online spoke to Prof. Leanne Son Hing from the University of Guelph’s Department of Psychology about the importance of using gender-neutral language at work. Son Hing, who studies inequalities in the workplace, says the way we communicate with each other matters more than we realize. The wrong wording can send cues to women […]
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University of Guelph political sciences professor Maureen Mancuso was quoted in The New York Times and appeared on CBC Radio’s The Current March 5, discussing the SNC-Lavalin crisis and Treasury Board President Jane Philpott’s resignation this week from the federal cabinet. Mancuso, an expert on ethics and political scandals, put this still-evolving situation into historical […]