This late in November, magic is still in the air. With the Marvel hit Agatha All Along and the upcoming movie musical Wicked, witches are defying gravity in pop culture. That doesn’t surprise Dr. Cathryn Spence, a history professor at the University of Guelph who studies the socioeconomic history of women from the 14th to […]
Read More… from Why Are Witches So Popular? U of G Historian Explains
In January 2023, former president Charlotte Yates established the President’s Task Force on Student Mental Health to engage the community and co-produce recommendations on how we can advance our efforts to support our students’ mental health. In April 2024, the Task Force published a report that outlined a holistic approach to creating a campus climate […]
Speaking to CTV News, CBC News and The Canadian Press, Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, discussed whether Listeria outbreaks are on the rise. Goodridge and Dr. Jeffrey Farber also discussed the topic with the Toronto Star. […]
Read More… from Multiple Outlets Consult Food Safety Expert on Listeria
Digital management solutions for farmers, the mysteries of how species interact and the use of One Health data to understand health traits are among the project activities of three newly announced Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at the University of Guelph. This investment is part of more than $638 million in federal funding; $182 million will […]
Read More… from U of G Receives Funding for Three New Canada Research Chairs
Dr. Shayan Sharif, professor in the Department of Pathobiology and interim vice-president (research and innovation), spoke to The Canadian Press about monitoring wastewater for avian flu. He was also interviewed for another article by The Canadian Press on what people should know about avian flu, poultry and dairy farms. […]
Speaking to CBC Sports, Dr. Ann Pegoraro, Lang Chair in Sport Management and professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed how Taylor Swift could impact the women’s sports ecosystem. […]
Read More… from Sports Management Expert Discusses Taylor Swift’s Impact on Sports with CBC
Trans Awareness Week, held from Nov. 13 to 19, along with the Trans Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20, holds deep significance for our University community as we come together to honor and support our transgender and non-binary members. “Transgender Awareness Week isn’t just a time to raise awareness, but also to celebrate trans identities,” […]
Read More… from U of G Recognizes and Celebrates the Transgender Community
Dr. David MacDonald, professor in the Department of Political Science, spoke to Al Jazeera about the New Zealand prime minister’s apology to Indigenous people who experienced abuse in state care. […]
Read More… from Al Jazeera Consults Political Scientist on New Zealand PM’s Apology
Amidst a growing body of research exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Guelph researchers are aiming to reframe the way we think about disruptive emergencies to better prepare, particularly in rural communities. Amanda Mongeon, PhD candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD), has co-authored a report with Dr. […]
Read More… from Rural-Proofing Emergency Management Post COVID-19: A Northern Ontario Case Study
Despite colder temperatures on the way, a University of Guelph educator suggests this is actually an ideal time of year to start a new outdoor hobby: birding. “Fewer leaves and vegetation make finding birds a lot easier, especially for beginners,” says Chris Earley, interpretive biologist and education coordinator at The Arboretum. “Birding is for everyone […]
Read More… from Why Winter is a Great Time to Take Up Birding
The University of Guelph is working to develop a new on-campus student residence building for first-year students. The new residence is a major commitment to expanding the support U of G provides to students as the University sees an increase in demand for a U of G education and seeks to strategically grow enrolment. The […]
Read More… from University of Guelph Developing First-Year Student Residence
The University of Guelph has launched an innovative training program aimed at increasing faculty and staff’s knowledge, understanding and awareness of how both lived traumatic experiences and generational trauma can impact student mental health and well-being. Trauma-Informed Care Training: Connecting with Compassion (TIC:CC) is a two-hour in-person training program for staff and faculty who work […]
Read More… from U of G Offering Training to Faculty and Staff in Support of Student Wellness
The University of Guelph is pleased to announce the launch of a unique new training initiative aimed at supporting student mental health through Trauma-Informed Care Training: Connecting with Compassion. This innovative program, one of the first of its kind being offered to staff and faculty on a Canadian campus, is designed to equip our faculty […]
Read More… from U of G Launches New Training to Support Student Mental Health
Sheryl and David Kerr have made a $4-million lead gift toward the new two-storey Medical and Surgical Learning Centre (MSLC) at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) to support the infrastructure changes made necessary by the expansion of the veterinary class. The new architecturally unique centre will provide dedicated areas for students to practice their pre-surgical […]
Read More… from OVC Receives $ 4M Gift Toward New Medical and Surgical Learning Centre
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Elder Asayenes Dan Smoke, a highly respected member of the Indigenous community. A member of the Seneca Nation, Kildeer Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River territory, Dan dedicated himself to walking alongside generations of students, staff and faculty in […]
Read More… from The U of G Community Remembers Elder Dan Smoke
Dr. Charlotte Yates has notified the University of Guelph Board of Governors that she is retiring from her position as president and vice-chancellor, effective Nov. 7, 2024. Yates joined U of G in 2015 as provost and vice-president (academic). She was named interim president and vice-chancellor in 2020 and appointed president and vice-chancellor in 2021. […]
Read More… from Charlotte Yates Retiring From Her Position as U of G’s President and Vice-Chancellor
Dr. Charlotte Yates has notified the University of Guelph Board of Governors that she is retiring from her position as president and vice-chancellor, effective November 7, 2024. Yates joined U of G in 2015 as provost and vice-president (academic). She was named interim president and vice-chancellor in 2020 and appointed president and vice-chancellor in 2021. […]
Read More… from Charlotte Yates Retiring From Her Position as U of G’s President and Vice-Chancellor
A University of Guelph building steeped in history will mark its 100th anniversary ahead of Remembrance Day. The origins of War Memorial Hall, which still operates as a lecture hall today, can be traced back to the Ontario Agricultural College in 1919. Following the end of the First World War, students were looking for a […]
University of Guelph researchers are working to protect and conserve Pacific salmon populations by studying how diluted bitumen (dilbit), a type of crude oil, affects the animal’s health and life cycle. Dr. Sarah Alderman and Dr. Todd Gillis, professors in the Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science, will receive nearly $1.5 million in […]
Read More… from U of G Researchers to Study Effects of Oil Exposure on Pacific Salmon
In the vast lands of Madagascar, researchers describe a “tragedy without villains” – lemurs are disappearing from forests that are shrinking. At the Ankarafantsika National Park in Madagascar, lemurs live among humans in a place considered their last refuge. As the most endangered animals in the world – 98 per cent of over 100 lemur […]
Read More… from U of G Researchers Helping to Protect Lemurs, World’s Most Endangered Animals