Prof Faisal Moola was featured on page 25 of the Vital Signs Report which ran in the Feb. 28 edition of the Globe and Mail. Moola, a professor in the Department of Geography, talked about environmental pollutants in Toronto and impacts on human health. He worked for the David Suzuki Foundation for more than 15 years, where […]
Profs Share Expertise on Bullying Prevention
University of Guelph-Humber professors Nikki Martyn and Elena Merenda published an article on bullying in The Conversation on Feb. 25. The article was picked up by the National Post on Feb. 26. Martyn and Merenda, who lead the early childhood studies program at the University of Guelph-Humber, wrote about the importance of creating inclusive homes and classrooms as a key aspect of bullying […]
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OVC 7th in New World Ranking, OAC Among Top 17
The University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has placed seventh worldwide and tops in Canada in the 2018 World University Rankings. U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College ranked second in Canada and was in the top 17 in the world among agricultural and forestry schools, seven spots higher than in the 2017 rankings. The […]
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U of G Prof Talks to National Media
Prof. Tamara Small appeared in a National Post article and a CTV News story on Feb. 27 about how the Ontario Progressive Conservative party can move beyond the tumult around former leader Patrick Brown. A professor in the Department of Political Science at U of G, Small talked about how it will be challenging for the […]
Cyberbullying: Four Steps to Protect Your Kids
By Ryan Broll […]
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Statement From U of G President Franco Vaccarino Re: 2018 Federal Budget
The federal government unveiled the 2018 budget Tuesday, which included a significant investment for science research. University of Guelph president Franco Vaccarino has released the following statement: The University of Guelph applauds the federal government for recognizing the role science plays in building Canada’s future. The nearly $4 billion in funding announced today is a […]
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Students Turn One Dollar Into Big Bucks
Could you build a successful business with just $1 in startup funds? During the month of February, two teams of U of G students are taking the Micro-Tyco challenge, using just $1 in seed funding to create a business and raise as much profit as possible. Through Wild Hearts Group, the money these teams raise […]
National Geographic Talks to U of G Researcher
U of G student Morgan Jackson appeared in a Feb. 26 National Geographic story examining the accuracy of eight popular animal emojis. Jackson, an entomologist and PhD student in the School of Environmental Sciences, talked about the caterpillar emoji. He studies taxonomy and systematics of flies and their diversity and natural history, and the role of history […]
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University of Guelph Study Uncovers New Insights Into Cause of Cell Death in Parkinson’s
A University of Guelph researcher has discovered one of the factors behind nerve cell death in Parkinson’s disease, unlocking the potential for treatment to slow the progression of this fatal neurodegenerative disorder. Prof. Scott Ryan has found that cardiolipin, a molecule inside nerve cells, helps ensure that a protein called alpha-synuclein folds properly. Misfolding of […]
Why Students Are the Answer to Psychology’s Replication Crisis
By Jeffrey R. Spence, David Stanley and Ian Newby-Clark […]
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Globe and Mail Features U of G Prof
Prof. Mike von Massow was featured in a Feb. 22 Globe and Mail story about how companies and researchers are using technology to track the habits of consumers in grocery stores. A professor in U of G’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, von Massow discussed his grocery store lab and how he uses devices such […]
Nominate a Deserving Volunteer for a Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Award
Consider nominating a deserving faculty or staff member or student for the Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Awards. United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin and the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington have partnered with the University of Guelph through these awards to recognize volunteers who have: demonstrated generosity of time and spirit achieved outstanding service […]
Looking for an Expert on Canada’s Cannabis History? U of G Is the Place
A new Statscan report reveals that cannabis use has more than doubled among Canadians 15 and older in the past 30 years. U of G history professor Catherine Carstairs has written about the history of illegal drug use in Canada. She appeared in a Feb. 22 edition of CBC’s The Current and talked about the history of marijuana […]
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Sweet, Bitter, Fat: New U of G Study Reveals Impact of Genetics on How Kids Snack
Whether your child asks for crackers, cookies or veggies to snack on could be linked to genetics, according to new findings from the Guelph Family Health Study at the University of Guelph. The study grabbed headlines in the National Post and on CTV News. Researcher Elie Chamoun investigated whether genetic variants in taste receptors related to […]
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U of G Participating in Student Voices on Sexual Violence Survey
Post-secondary students from across the province are being invited to participate in the Student Voices on Sexual Violence survey. CCI Research is conducting this survey for the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, and Ontario’s universities, colleges and private career colleges. The survey addresses campus safety and unwanted sexual experiences and is the largest […]
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Women in Tech Wednesdays on CCS Instagram
Help CCS showcase the talented women who work in IT at the University of Guelph! Computing and Communications Services (CCS) is running a weekly campaign on their @uofgccs Instagram account. Women in Tech Wednesdays – # WTW – profiles women working in IT-related roles in various departments across campus. The campaign highlights the influence these […]
Prof Talks to Toronto Star About Tasers in Policing
Prof. Gary Ellis was interviewed in a Feb. 20 Toronto Star story about how the Toronto Police Board is considering issuing more tasers to front-line officers. Ellis, head of the University of Guelph-Humber’s justice studies program and a former Toronto police superintendent, spoke about how tasers are less lethal than firearms and more effective than batons. […]
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Globe and Mail Talks to U of G Prof
Prof. Mike von Massow was interviewed for a Feb. 19 Globe and Mail story about minimum wage hikes in British Columbia. A professor in U of G’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, von Massow talked about his recent study looking at online reviews of restaurants before and after changing their tipping policy, and […]
Science, Politics and the Quest to Secure Africa’s Sustainable Food Future
U of G Graduate Appointed to Senate
University of Guelph graduate Robert Black has been chosen by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to represent Ontario in the Senate. “I am honoured and humbled to be selected by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Governor General to serve in the Senate,” said Black who was appointed Thursday. His appointment was featured in the […]