Eating ice cream isn’t always something you can take your sweet time with, particularly if it’s a blazing hot day. Now — thanks to U of G researchers — there is a way to slow your ice cream’s melting. The research originally appeared in Science Daily and has been picked up by Huffington Post, CTV […]
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Ontario’s Minister of Finance Charles Sousa will deliver his 2018 budget Mar. 28 and has said that in order to invest more in hospitals, mental health, long-term care and child care, Ontario will run a deficit. Prof. Eveline Adomait, a professor in U of G ‘s Department of Economics and Finance, Adomait, quoted economist Milton Friedman — “There […]
A significant number of pet owners fail to adequately socialize their puppies, putting these dogs at risk of developing behavioural problems down the road, say U of G researchers. In a new study, population medicine professors Jason Coe and Lee Niel and post-doc Janet Cutler found one-third of pet owners surveyed failed to expose their […]
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The story of a Salvadoran woman who was released after nearly 15 years in jail after a court ruled she had violated the country’s anti-abortion policies is making headlines. Prof. Lisa Kowalchuk appeared in a Mar. 24 story on Global News about the woman, who says she never committed a crime and did not have an abortion […]
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Best known for artworks that incorporate modern icons and design, New York-based sculptor Tom Sachs will discuss his work at U of G this month during the 2018 Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art. His lecture, “Bricolage and Ritual in the Sculpture,” will take place March 28, 6 p.m., at War Memorial Hall. Sachs will […]
Through a gruelling overnight test of endurance and a celebration of the human spirit, 567 U of G students raised $102,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society. At the annual U of G Relay for Life event, students kept their spirits high and their eye on the prize by playing trivia, singing karaoke and stretching their […]
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As our Class of 2018 prepares for finals and the adventures that lie ahead, we have one last tradition to help send its members on their way. Join us for the 2018 Last Lecture, an opportunity for graduating students to come together and reflect on their experiences at U of G. On April 5, one […]
Prof. Doug Goff will receive the 2018 Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Medallion. Known for his academic expertise in ice cream, Goff is a long-standing professor and faculty adviser in the Department of Food Science in the Ontario Agricultural College. He was selected for the award by U of G’s Council on Undergraduate Academic Advising. […]
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Climate change and other environmental factors are more threatening to fish diversity than predators, according to new research from the University of Guelph. It is a surprising and important finding, as humans rely upon freshwater lakes for more than one-fifth of their protein needs worldwide, says lead author Prof. Andrew MacDougall in U of G’s […]
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A new study released Monday has made international headlines with its revelation that thawing Arctic permafrost might produce more methane gas than previously thought. Prof. Merritt Turetsky, Department of Integrative Biology, was interviewed by several publications, including The Washington Post, about the study findings. Although Turetsky did not work on the study, she said she was impressed […]
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Something will be “missing” from the University of Guelph starting in the fall. Hospitality Services will no longer provide plastic straws or single-use plastic bags at its in-house dining and retail operations. CBC News and Global News reported on the change on Mar. 21. The change will remove an estimated 155,000 plastic bags and 175,000 […]
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Weight gain and Type 2 diabetes are potential side effects in people taking a common medication to treat mental illness. Now a University of Guelph study has revealed that a single bout of intense exercise performed right before taking a dose of olanzapine could prevent these side effects. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the […]
The endangered white rhino is in the news this week after the world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan, died in a Kenyan conservancy on Monday. Sudan was 45 years old when he was euthanized due to the rapid deterioration of his condition. Scientists are hoping to still save the animal from extinction, but only […]
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Consumer trust in grocers has dropped since Loblaw Cos. Ltd disclosed that it has been part of an industry-wide agreement to participate in fixed bread prices, according to a new study that has pushed the topic back into the news. Loblaw, the country’s largest supermarket retailer, saw a 10-per-cent decrease in consumer trust since the […]
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A recent Reader’s Digest story about inherited human traits highlighted new research by U of G’s Elie Chamoun. A PhD candidate in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, Chamoun researches the genetics of taste. Reader’s Digest featured his research with the Guelph Family Health Study that found 80 per cent of preschoolers carried at […]
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Soy-based condoms, paper products and vegan cheese are among the winners in this year’s Project SOY (Soybean Opportunities for Youth) competition. The 22nd annual event, held March 16 at the One Stone Road Government of Ontario building, showcased 12 projects from 27 University of Guelph students from the Guelph and Ridgetown campuses. In Project SOY, […]
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Prof. Andrew Hathaway appeared in a March 19 National Post story about what will happen to illegal cannabis dealers’ businesses after the Canadian government legalizes marijuana this summer. A professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Hathaway talked about how the government monopoly on selling marijuana might still leave gaps for a black market […]
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Sustainability and global clean tech expert Chris Turner will deliver the Winegard Lecture in Engineering March 21 at U of G. He will discuss “Tracking the Global Energy Transition.” An author, speaker and strategist, Turner is an authoritative voice on sustainability and the global clean tech boom. He’s the author of The War on Science […]
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