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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Prof. Donna Lero was interviewed for a Jan. 15 TVO story about why some parents might not benefit from Canada’s newly expanded parental leave program. Lero, a professor emeritus in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, said that while the recent minimum wage increases in Ontario and British Columbia may boost overall benefit rates […]
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Prof. Jan Sargeant appeared in Jan. 12 stories in the National Post and on CTV News talking about the growing health craze of people drinking “raw,” untreated water from springs and other natural sources. Sargeant, a professor in the Department of Population Medicine, said micro-organisms are always a concern when drinking untreated water. She said […]
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Could you explain your research in plain language to a panel of non-technical judges? What if you only had three minutes to do it? Show the world how brilliant you can be in 180 seconds by registering for the 2018 University of Guelph 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. Competition dates, contact information and registration forms are […]
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When a winter storm hits, find out whether the University is open by checking: uoguelph.ca local radio the SafeGryphon app Twitter: @uofg Facebook: /uofguelph If the University decides before normal working hours to close because of bad weather or an emergency, every effort will be made to communicate that decision by 6 a.m. The campus […]
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Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada’s minister of international development and la francophonie, will discuss efforts to fight poverty through gender equality in Canada’s international assistance programs during this year’s Winegard Visiting Lectureship on International Development. Bibeau will speak on “The Future is Female: Canada’s First Feminist International Assistance Policy” on Jan. 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in […]
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Pursuing Olympic gold is an all-consuming dream. But, thanks to U of G, athletes need not put their academic futures on the back burner while training to represent Canada on the world stage. U of G has partnered with the Game Plan Education Network to help athletes pursue post-secondary education while training for the Olympic and Paralympic […]
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Ed Townsley appeared on CBC News on Jan. 10 talking about the Meal Exchange report card that ranked the University of Guelph as the top school for student satisfaction with food options on campus. Townsley, executive director of Hospitality Services, said U of G’s recognition reflects a lot of hard work. He said U of […]
Do you know a great student who has improved the life of others at the University of Guelph? Someone who has excellent leadership skills? Someone who is involved in the community? Nominate that person for a Student Life Award today. Student Life Recognition Awards are presented each year to deserving students, staff, faculty and community […]
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Do you have an idea that could help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems? The Improve Life Challenge is a weekend-long, “hackathon”-style experience that will guide you through the highs, lows and fun of developing a solution to a meaningful problem. Open to all University of Guelph students, the competition offers prizes worth more […]
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