In an unprecedented move, Facebook, the world’s largest online social network, is opening its data vault to the academic research community – and a University of Guelph professor and social media expert is helping to lead the project. Political scientist Tamara A. Small, an expert in digital technology and its influence on the electoral process, […]
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In a continued effort to draw attention to femicide in this country, the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability has publicly disclosed a list of the names of Canadian victims. The national observatory listed the names of 78 femicide victims who were killed from January to June 2018. Tracking cases of femicide to understand […]
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U of G professor Rebecca Shapiro was featured in Nature on July 9 recounting her story of how she built a microbiology lab from scratch — on a budget. A professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Shapiro said she began by applying for grants, sourcing equipment on online auction sites and using […]
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Prof. Maya Goldenberg talked to the Globe and Mail for an article examining the ethics of health-care data sharing and our privacy. The article, written by Catherine Stinson, a senior policy associate at the Mowat Centre, looked at why it’s so important for our health-care data to remain secure, and talked about future data storage, sharing and […]
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A Toronto Star special feature examining organic milk production included interviews with U of G professors Andreas Boecker and David Kelton. The investigative report, called Milked, looked at how milk is produced and tested for things such as pesticides to find out whether organic milk is healthier than conventional milk and whether the added cost of buying […]
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Karina McInnis has been appointed as the University of Guelph’s new associate vice-president (research services). Her appointment begins Sept. 10. McInnis is currently the executive director of university research services at Queen’s University. A renowned leader in Canadian research administration, she has 17 years of experience supporting university researchers. “Ms. McInnis is an outstanding choice for […]
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Prof. Jayasankar Subramanian was interviewed for a July 5 Toronto Star story about a booming demand for South Asian mangoes in Alberta. A professor in U of G’s Department of Plant Agriculture, Subramanian talked about why South Asian mangoes are less sweet and fibrous than the ones grown in South America. He discussed why communities […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Patrick Mackey, a second-year nutritional and nutraceutical sciences student, who died May 12. A funeral was held May 16. To mark the contributions Patrick made to our community, campus flags will be lowered to half-mast July 6. Condolences to Patrick’s family can be shared through […]
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A University of Guelph English professor emeritus has been named to the Order of Canada, considered the country’s highest honour for lifetime achievement. Elizabeth Waterston was honoured for her contributions to Canadian literature. The announcement was made by Governor General Julie Payette this past weekend to coincide with Canada Day celebrations. Waterston was named a member […]
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Prof. Michael von Massow spoke to CTV News on June 27 about misleading food labels. He discussed labels such as “organic” and “GMO-free” and explained that making choices like these can often cause an increase in price without reason. He said if consumers are going to make a choice, make sure it’s an informed one. […]
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U of G professor Catherine Carstairs appeared on TVO’s The Agenda With Steve Paikin on June 28 at 8 p.m. talking about the history of cannabis in Canada. The segment was entitled “Pot Prohibition: A Long, Strange Trip.” Chair of U of G’s Department of History, Carstairs joined York University professor Marcel Martel and Aquasi Owusu-Bempa, a professor […]
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Eleven diverse University of Guelph research projects that will advance knowledge in the humanities and social sciences have received more than $1.5 million in federal support. The announcement was made today on campus by Lloyd Longfield, MP for Guelph. The funding comes from the Insight Grants program of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council […]
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The Department of Athletics has announced its 2018 inductees to the Guelph Gryphon Athletics Hall of Fame. Congratulations to: Athletes: Dave Irwin, football, 1990-1993 Brooke Hilditch, rugby and wrestling, 2000-2003 Kyle Boorsma, cross-country and track and field, 2006-2011 Jacey (Murphy) Grusnick, rugby, 2007-2012 Teams: 1977-78 men’s volleyball 2005 women’s cross-country Builders: Tom Kendall, former athletic director Larry Pearson, volleyball […]
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Prof. John Prescott was interviewed for a June 27 article in the National Post about how farmers fear losses if antibiotic access is cut off as drug resistance becomes more of a concern. The article is the third story in a six-part series investigating the growing global epidemic of drug resistance. University professor emeritus in […]
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