“Green” commercial buildings bring in the green for landlords, according to new research by a University of Guelph professor. Environmentally friendly office buildings have higher rents and occupancy rates as well as more satisfied tenants, says the study by Guelph real estate and housing professor Avis Devine. It was published recently in the biannual special […]
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University of Guelph professor Amar Mohanty has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the BioEnvironmental Polymer Society (BEPS). Mohanty, cross-appointed to the Department of Plant Agriculture and the School of Engineering, received the award Oct. 13 at the 23rd international BEPS conference in Karlsruhe, Germany. The international award recognizes an outstanding research career, as well […]
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Three day event in May will also bring hundreds of volunteers and supporters to campus and City of Guelph […]
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Nutrition students strengthen patient communication and physical assessment skills, while theatre students improve acting skills […]
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The 2015 Winegard lecture featuring Joe Clark that had been scheduled for Oct. 27 has been cancelled. Clark will be attending funeral services for former Canadian ambassador to Iran Ken Taylor on that date. The lecture will be rescheduled for a later date. […]
OVC professors and cancer researchers Paul Woods and Byram Bridle are featured in the Oct. 19 Globe and Mail. The article, which appears on the cover of the Life & Arts section, focuses on work Woods and Bridle are doing in the Mona Campbell Centre for Animal Cancer, and how companion animals can help find […]
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Based at U of G, the Feeding Nine Billion project promotes discussion about feeding the world’s growing population […]
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The University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has launched a $9-million fundraising campaign through OVC Pet Trust. “The University and OVC have a long-standing commitment to improve animal health and welfare,” said U of G president Franco Vaccarino. “This ambitious campaign will help us develop medical advancements and train tomorrow’s animal care professionals to […]
Former University of Guelph president Alastair Summerlee has received the David C. Smith Award from the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) for his contributions to higher education. Summerlee received the award in Toronto Thursday evening. He was honoured for his commitment to developing innovative policy in teaching and research, and for his humanitarian efforts around […]
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The University of Guelph ranks among Canada’s top comprehensive research institutions in two annual surveys released today. U of G placed second among comprehensive universities in the “Research University of the Year” ranking based on a survey published by Research Infosource. In the annual “Top 50 Research Universities” list, U of G is second among […]
The Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming partners with U of G’s Wellness Centre to provide students with affordable fruits and vegetables, as well as recipes and pairing ideas for how to prepare and eat them […]
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The University of Guelph is among top schools worldwide for research, and No. 1 in Canada for agricultural sciences, in two university rankings released this week. In the National Taiwan University (NTU) ranking, U of G placed ninth in the world – and tops in Canada — in agricultural sciences. Guelph was also the top […]
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Significant number of awards and publications make master of fine arts in creative writing program at U of G one of the best in the country […]
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Former University of Guelph president Alastair Summerlee has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO). His three-year term begins immediately. “Alastair Summerlee has long been an advocate for the student experience in post-secondary education,” said HEQCO president and CEO Harvey Weingarten. “Under his leadership, the […]
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Two University of Guelph geography professors are taking part in special events this month that celebrate the anniversaries of popular CBC radio programs. Retired U of G geography professor Barry Smit, one of the world’s leading authorities on climate change, is participating in a live recording of the science program Quirks and Quarks Oct. 15 […]
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Celebrating its 30th anniversary, almost half the artists on the tour’s roster are U of G alumni […]
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A renowned Canadian landscape architect who was one of the first women to study at Harvard University’s design school and became a leader in sustainable design will receive an honorary doctorate during fall convocation ceremonies at the University of Guelph. Cornelia Hahn Oberlander will be recognized during convocation for more than 900 graduands Oct. 17 […]
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From preventing dog bites to helping homeless cats to fighting cancer, University of Guelph research is making a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. Guelph residents are invited to hear all about it during a special event Oct. 20. “Why Research Matters – Let’s Talk About Pets” will be a […]
A University of Guelph graduate student and alumna are finalists the 2015 Governor General’s Literary Awards. Bryden MacDonald, a theatre studies master’s student, is shortlisted the English-drama category for his play Odd Ducks. It’s a comedy about four middle-aged, eccentric characters who live outside the societal norm. MacDonald is a Nova Scotian playwright and director, […]
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The University of Guelph’s Arboretum has become Canada’s highest-ranked accredited arboretum. The 400-acre natural space on campus recently received Level 3 accreditation under the ArbNet Accreditation Program for Arboreta, a collaboration of the Botanic Gardens Conservation International and the American Public Gardens Association based at the Morton Arboretum in Chicago. The program evaluates arboreta worldwide […]