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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The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate by a quarter point to 1.25 per cent on Jan. 17, which could mean some belt-tightening for homeowners with variable rate mortgages and lines of credit. University of Guelph professors Jane Londerville and Paul Anglin research various aspects of the real estate market, including mortgage rates. Prof. Jane […]
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The possession and consumption of recreational cannabis will become legal in Canada in July, spurring the start-up of multimillion-dollar production plants as well as discussion of ideal horticultural practices for indoor cannabis production. University of Guelph professors Mike Dixon and Youbin Zheng are researching ways to improve cannabis plant production by determining the lighting and […]
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The Research Facility for Women’s Health and Well-Being in the Department of Psychology is currently accepting abstracts for its free, student-focused International Women’s Day Conference. Consider applying to present your work on issues related to women and girls. We are looking for research on a variety of relevant topics from across university disciplines. Submissions are welcome […]
U of G’s new data portal lets faculty and staff access various University reports and information, including official enrolment stats, details on degrees awarded and survey results. This new reporting system gives faculty and staff the information they need in one location to support their data needs. Over the coming months, Institutional Analysis and Research will continue to […]
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Professors Tirtha Dhar and David Ma were interviewed for a Jan. 16 Metro story about a new U.K. study that suggests that teens who stream or watch a lot of TV with ads are likely to consume more unhealthy foods. Dhar, Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, told Metro that while the study adds to existing evidence, […]
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Prof. Daniel Gillis appeared in a Jan. 16 Motherboard story about a new decentralized Internet network – or “mesh” network – that will improve Internet connectivity in Rigolet, a remote coastal Labrador Inuit community. Gillis, a professor in U of G’s School of Computer Science, helped develop an app for Rigolet residents to track climate change that […]
If your academic path at U of G has benefited from the service of an outstanding faculty adviser, program counsellor or academic advising staff member, nominate that person for an Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Medallion. This award recognizes individuals or groups that have made outstanding contributions to academic advising at the undergraduate level. Nomination forms and […]
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CCS is upgrading campus VPN servers from 6 to 8 a.m. on Jan. 18. The VPN (virtual private network) is what you use to access certain U of G files and systems (e.g., shared drives, some finance systems, etc.) when you’re working off campus. After Jan. 18, when you log in to AnyConnect VPN, you […]
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Help U of G improve life by spending half a day volunteering with a local community organization through Winter Project Serve Day! In the afternoon of Jan. 20, join 150 students as they help out in places like the Guelph Food Bank, Green Legacy tree nursery, the Donkey Sanctuary, neighbourhood groups and more. Sign up […]
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