A student helping Syrian refugees adjust to life in Canada, a professor who uses his skills in computer science to support food security, and a Physical Resources (PR) manager who teaches adults how to read are the winners of this year’s William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Awards. Student Yousr El Sharawy, computer science professor Dan Gillis […]
Helping young artists launch careers after university is the purpose of a new mentorship project involving the University of Guelph and the Guelph Arts Council (GAC). The Ontario150 Partnership Program will support young musicians and visual artists working with artist mentors and community curators. The program is intended to help artists develop professional networks and […]
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Stress is a natural biological process enabling us to deal with the world around us. In short bursts, such as exercise or watching a thrilling film, stress is beneficial to the body. But when stress is too much or lasts too long, the effects can be detrimental to our health. New research by University of […]
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Potential growth in Canada’s agri-food industries resulting from the recent federal budget was the focus of a live interview with Malcolm Campbell, vice-president (research), on the Business News Network’s Commodities show March 23. Campbell discussed plans by the Liberal government to encourage innovation in agriculture and food, and talked about how investing in research can lead […]
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As Canada’s “food university,” the University of Guelph is applauding the federal government for investing in food and agriculture in the 2017 budget to grow Canada’s economy, said president Franco Vaccarino. “We are delighted that the government is recognizing the role the agri-food sector plays in building Canada’s prosperity and its innovation prowess,” he said. […]
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Turn on the tap, and what happens? For most of us in Canada, out comes clean water. But in some places in this country, it’s not that simple, says Sheri Longboat. Out of Canada’s roughly 600 First Nations communities, about one in five are under drinking water advisories, including about 70 communities living under long-term […]
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A study by University of Guelph researchers on how winter affects how many birds will breed each year was featured by CTV News March 21. The researchers found the temperature at sparrows’ winter home plays a major role in determining how many of the birds return to Canada to breed in the spring and summer. Integrative […]
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For migratory birds, breeding grounds are where the action is. But a new study by University of Guelph biologists is among the first to suggest that the number of songbirds breeding during spring and summer depends mostly on what happens at their wintering grounds. The pioneering study points to potential effects of climate change and […]
Challenging the status quo will be the focus of Ontario’s attorney general during the annual Truscott Lecture in Justice March 27 at the University of Guelph. Yasir Naqvi, who oversees the justice system in Ontario, will focus on pretrial delay in criminal cases during this free lecture. He will speak from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. […]
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Are you feeling burned-out, tired or frustrated at work? Jamie Gruman, an organizational behaviour professor at the University of Guelph, says using your “down time” more effectively can boost your work performance and make you more productive. Through his current research, he’s developed an approach called the ReNU model, which focuses on steps to recharge […]
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Flame-retardant insulation, cider and cannabis-infused hot chocolate — all containing soy — are among the winners of this year’s Project SOY (Soybean Opportunities for Youth) competition. The 21st annual event, held today at the Government of Ontario building at One Stone Rd., featured 14 projects and 30 University of Guelph students from the main campus […]
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University of Guelph researchers developing innovative ways to do everything from tracking pollinators to studying animals and humans to genetically modifying crops received nearly $600,000 in federal support today. The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) will fund six U of G research projects through the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). Lloyd Longfield, MP for […]
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U of G master’s student Carly Fraser was featured on CBC News for her project, which involved getting homeowners to take photos during moments when they realized food was going to waste at home. After two weeks, she surveyed the 22 participants about what food they were throwing out and why. Conducted with U of G’s Guelph Food Waste Research […]
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An op-ed written by Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president (academic), appears today in the Ottawa Citizen. The column discusses the need for Canada to do more to improve the role of women in society, including representation in corporate and public leadership, universities and global decision-making bodies. The column appears just days before Yates is set to […]
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Two University of Guelph-Humber programs will be made available online to students – in addition to their traditional classroom format – through a $615,000 award from eCampusOntario. U of G was among successful applicants in a 2016-2018 New Program Development call for proposals from eCampusOntario. The non-profit organization, consisting of all publicly funded colleges and […]
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University of Guelph students raised more than $100,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society during the annual Relay for Life this month, becoming only the third post-secondary school in Canada to raise more than $100,000 in the event. Teams of students participated in the 12-hour overnight relay that was held in the Gryphon Field House March 11 and […]
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A hackathon focused on using technology to improve support for mental health was profiled by CBC News March 15. The annual hackathon asks students to come up with solutions to a broad social challenge. In the story, computer science professor Dan Gillis, student organizer Patrick Houlding and Matthew Sampson, part of the winning team “Guelph Cares,” […]
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Climate change affects how plants and animals evolve, but temperature is less important in driving natural selection than rainfall and snowfall amounts, according to a new study involving a University of Guelph ecologist. Precipitation influences natural selection in organisms more strongly than how hot or cold it is – a surprising result that further underlines […]
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Fewer mass disease outbreaks and better vaccines may result from a new nanoscience-based method for identifying emerging flu viruses developed by international scientists including a University of Guelph researcher. The team’s discovery may significantly speed up identification of flu viral strains, thwarting disease spread and leading to more reliable vaccines, according to U of G […]
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By Owen Roberts Whether snowmobiling can be deemed a health pursuit is open for debate. Some people would say no. Casually cruising along at a steady tempo on a flat, well-groomed trail requires little effort (outside of loading and unloading the snowmobile from a trailer). On the other hand, wrestling a powerful 200-kilogram machine through […]
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