Prof. Nigel Raine, School of Environmental Sciences, was featured in a National Public Radio news story Jan. 27 on how honeybees are hurting the environment. Honeybees were originally imported from Europe, and raised and managed by beekeepers in order to make honey or to pollinate crops. In many landscapes, farmed honeybees can compete with wild […]
Most mammals are on the move every day searching for food, finding a mate or seeking shelter. But mammals in human-modified landscapes move much shorter distances on average than in more natural areas – a finding that could have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and society, according to a new international study co-authored by University of […]
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Research at U of G is opening new doors to discussing sex and gender impacts on heart health. “Female and male hearts look the same to our eyes, but they are not the same at the molecular, cellular or functional level,” says biomedical sciences professor Tami Martino. She heads the Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations in […]
We’re equipping the leaders of tomorrow with the skills to build successful and sustainable businesses. A renewed partnership between U of G and the United Nations is cementing our University’s reputation as a leader in sustainable management education. The College of Business and Economics (CBE) has been recognized as a Champion of the United Nations-supported Principles […]
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The treatment of Indigenous children in Canada’s child welfare system has hit headlines this week, with Indigenous services minister Jane Philpott holding emergency meetings, boosting funding and developing a plan to tackle systemic problems. U of G political science professor David MacDonald says many Indigenous children were taken from their communities during the so-called Sixties Scoop […]
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Prof. Myrna Dawson was featured in a Jan. 26 Globe and Mail article on domestic violence prevention. The Globe and Mail reported that Dawson, head of U of G’s Centre for the Study of Social and Legal Responses to Violence, has recently launched the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability. The new observatory will document and […]
Omega-3s from fish pack a stronger punch than flaxseed and other oils when it comes to cancer prevention, according to a first-ever University of Guelph study. Prof. David Ma has discovered that marine-based omega-3s are eight times more effective at inhibiting tumour development and growth. The study was reported on in the Daily Mail, one […]
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From Jan. 29 to Feb. 5, U of G will help celebrate Winter Pride 2018 with community organizations and members across the city. A wide variety of events are planned all week, with most of them taking place right here on campus. You’re invited to show your pride and support for the LGBTQQIP2SAA community. The […]
Drinking water quality in First Nations communities has come under the media spotlight. The federal government’s promise to get rid of all drinking water advisories in First Nations communities by March 2021 became a bigger task this week as the number of water systems with long-term drinking water advisories increased. As part of this goal, […]
A growing number of opioid addictions in Canada has many health-care providers, lawmakers and regulators looking for solutions to this serious public health issue. U of G psychology professor Francesco Leri researches opioid addiction and is investigating why some people are more at risk of developing an addiction than others. Leri’s recent research revealed that […]
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Franco Vaccarino has been reappointed as president of the University of Guelph. Following a unanimous recommendation by a presidential review committee, the University’s Board of Governors made the decision this week, extending Vaccarino’s tenure until June 2024. “President Vaccarino’s first term has been filled with many successes,” said Kevin Golding, B of G chair. […]
University of Guelph scientists have piggybacked on nature’s way to delay fruit ripening by inventing a preservative that increases shelf life and reduces produce spoilage. Their research, published recently in two academic journals, may hold out huge economic benefits, especially in developing countries that depend on fruit production, said Gopinadhan Paliyath, a professor in U […]
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The Sobeys grocery chain will partner with British company Ocado to launch an online grocery store by 2020. University of Guelph Prof. Michael von Massow says the Sobeys-Ocado partnership will allow Sobeys to get into the online game without having to develop expertise from scratch. He says this is a significant partnership for Sobeys, as the company […]
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You can help shape the future of U of G. The Office of the Secretariat is now accepting nominations for seats on both the University of Guelph Senate and the Board of Governors. Seats are available for students, faculty and staff on both the Board and the Senate. Nominations for these positions are due Feb. […]
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Prof. Jess Haines was featured in a Jan. 20 Global TV news report on frozen vegetables and fruits. Despite popular belief, frozen fruits and vegetables are generally nutritionally equal to fresh ones, says Haines, a professor in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition. As well, something that has been flash-frozen as it is […]
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The University of Guelph today launched a new initiative to turn cutting-edge agri-food innovations into products and applications that will improve life and help grow the economy. The announcement was made during an “innovation showcase” that featured leading-edge U of G agri-food projects and was attended by University, industry and government officials, including MP Lloyd […]
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A global gathering of minds – mostly human but also a few artificial ones – taking place in Davos, Switzerland, this week will include Julia Christensen Hughes, dean of U of G’s College of Business and Economics (CBE). The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum will bring together more than 2,000 international leaders from […]
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Prof. Keith Warriner appeared in a Global News investigation of cleanliness and food violations in Edmonton school cafeterias. The story revealed various sanitation issues including vermin, expired food and contaminated cleaning tools. Warriner, a professor in U of G’s Department of Food Science, said that anywhere you find unsanitary conditions, there is a risk of […]
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