A young squirrel lucky enough to take over territory from an adult male squirrel is like a teenager falling into a big inheritance, according to a new University of Guelph study. Researchers found male squirrels store more food than females, and if a young squirrel leaving the nest nabs a storage spot previously owned by […]
A lack of access to the boss may be a contributing factor preventing females from climbing the corporate ladder, according to a CNN Business story. U of G psychology professor Leanne Son Hing is quoted in the article, which is focused on an American study that found that men have more access to senior leadership than women. […]
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The University of Guelph has now reopened and regular operations have resumed. Put your personal safety first in deciding whether or not to come to campus. For information on rescheduled midterm exams and assignment deadlines, please contact your course instructor. […]
New drug targets for a rare form of melanoma may result from the discovery of similar genetic mutations found in humans, dogs and horses under a first-ever tri-species DNA sequencing study involving a University of Guelph researcher. Melanoma is a cancer that most commonly occurs in the skin in people, but a subtype called mucosal […]
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From Smarties to improv, an unconventional toolkit for engaging students in the classroom has helped earn recognition for University of Guelph physics professor Joanne O’Meara as one of this year’s 3M National Teaching Fellows. This recognition is featured in Macleans. O’Meara, a 17-year classroom veteran at U of G whose teaching has already earned a […]
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U of G vice-president (academic) Charlotte Yates, an automotive sector expert, spoke further on GM’s plans to shut down its manufacturing plant in Oshawa, Ont. In recent weeks, Yates has been featured in numerous articles and broadcasts related to the company’s plans. In a Canadian Press story published over the weekend on GlobalNews.ca, Yates said […]
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The University of Guelph today celebrated $66.6-million worth of research and innovation enhancements during a campus visit by Navdeep Bains, federal minister of innovation, science and economic development. Bains was on campus to mark the completion and/or opening of six major U of G projects that received more than $26 million support in 2016 from […]
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Not only does Canada continue to have a problem with fish mislabelling, but that problem persists throughout the supply chain, according to a first-ever study by University of Guelph researchers. In a new study, U of G researchers found 32 per cent of fish were mislabelled and the number of incorrectly identified samples became compounded […]
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The University of Guelph has now reopened and regular operations have resumed. Put your personal safety first in deciding whether or not to come to campus. All deferred exams scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 6, will be rescheduled to 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 11 in MACN 105. When a winter […]
The University of Guelph has adopted weather-related emergency procedures and is closed Wednesday, February 6 to protect the safety of students, faculty and staff. UPDATE: Impact on Deferred Exams Due to the University closure, all deferred exams scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 6, will be rescheduled to 6 to 8 p.m. on […]
When a winter storm hits, trust these sources to find out whether the University is open: U of G Alert – sign up to receive email, phone or text message alerts from our Critical Incident Notification System www.uoguelph.ca local radio Twitter: @uofg Facebook: /uofguelph A message will be posted if the University closes. If the University decides […]
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Prof. Emma Allen-Vercoe, Molecular and Cellular Biology, is featured in a Smithsonian Magazine article about the possible link between the human microbiome and clinical depression. While Allen-Vercoe said more studies are required before scientists can perform a treatment trial, she believes certain gut microbes may be candidates as psychobiotics or probiotics that target mental health. […]
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Elena Merenda and Nikki Martyn, University of Guelph-Humber […]
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Leading-edge cancer research and treatment under way at the University of Guelph and the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) was highlighted in Saturday’s episode of CTV‘s W5. The segment is also available on YouTube. Program host Kevin Newman introduced the segment Medicine Unleashed by saying veterinarians increasingly play a key role in the search for a cancer cure. An […]
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Healthier consumers, animals and ecosystems are the focus of three University of Guelph genomics research projects that received federal funding worth $1.5 million today. The investment was announced today on campus by Kirsty Duncan, federal minister of science. In total, Duncan announced funding for 37 Genome Canada projects. “Since taking office, our government has worked […]
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By Prof. Tim Dewhirst […]
This article originally appeared in The Conversation and was republished by the National Post. By Sabrina Rondeau , PhD researcher in the School of Environmental Sciences. Finding new and environmentally friendly ways to control pests is both challenging and exciting. This is even more true when it involves developing a tool to address one of […]
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Guelph’s Winter Pride runs Feb. 2 to 10. The nine-day celebration is a collaboration between LGBTQQIP2SAA community organizations as well as U of G organizations and clubs. Winter Pride aims to create space where Guelph’s many communities can come together and celebrate creativity, resiliency and the many kinds of love. The week is packed full […]
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– A tribute service is planned for Bill Winegard at 11 a.m. on April 6 in War Memorial Hall. – One of the University of Guelph’s founding presidents, the Hon. William “Bill” Winegard, died Thursday night at the age of 94. “Bill Winegard played a pivotal role in helping U of G become the institution […]
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News of a population increase of monarch butterflies wintering in central Mexico is making headlines. Reports of a significant increase in the number of monarchs in the iconic insect’s Mexican wintering grounds are considered welcome news. Recent extreme weather and other factors have sharply reduced the species’ numbers in those wintering grounds. However, Prof. Ryan […]
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