An “alarming” discovery from University of Guelph researchers raises concerns for bumblebee health, survival and reproduction. U of G environmental sciences researchers Drs. Nigel Raine and Sabrina Rondeau have found that bumblebee queens are more likely to hibernate in soil contaminated with pesticides than in clean soil – for reasons they still don’t quite understand. […]
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The Department of National Defence (DND) says there are unexploded bombs from the Second World War buried in a bog near Ottawa that served as a practice bombing range in the 1940s. Dr. Alex Souchen is a professor in the University of Guelph’s Department of History, and studies the history of science, technology, warfare and the […]
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Speaking to the Globe and Mail, Dr. Mike von Massow, food economist in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics, discussed the relationship between inflation and the pressure consumers feel to tip more. […]
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Dr. C. Meghan McMurtry, professor in the Department of Psychology and director of the Pediatric Pain, Health and Communication Lab, spoke to Scientific American about the fear of needles in children and adults. […]
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Agricultural technology promises a greener and more efficient approach to feeding the future. That core idea is driving the 2024 Arrell Food Summit, which takes place on World Food Day, Oct. 16. The annual event run by the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute (AFI) brings together agri-food leaders to discuss how to create safer […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, food economist in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics, spoke to Global News about shrinkflation in Halloween candy. […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Nolan Marcus, Bachelor of Commerce student with a major in Marketing Management, who passed away on July 16, 2024. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Thursday, October 17 in Nolan’s honour. Members of the U of G community are invited to contribute to […]
In a commentary for the Toronto Star, Dr. Joanne O’Meara, professor in the Department of Physics, discusses the need for a science centre in Ontario. […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, food economist in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics, spoke to Global News about how environmental changes impact olive oil prices. […]
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Dr. Stephen LeBlanc, a dairy cattle veterinarian in the Ontario Veterinary College, appeared on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin to discuss dairy quality and safety in Ontario. […]
From an undergraduate degree in biomedical science to a master of biomedical science and now a PhD in biomedical sciences in the area of reproductive health and biotechnology, Ola Davis knows what it means to be a University of Guelph graduate. Now working as laboratory director in a Mississauga fertility clinic, Davis shares how her […]
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Meat products in Canada, including beef jelly tongue and a chicken and mushroom sauce, along with products in the United States have been recalled due to the presence of Listeria. These recalls come on the heels of a deadly Listeria outbreak in Canada linked to plant-based milks. Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute […]
As we celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week from October 7 to 13, it’s an opportune moment to reflect all the contributions of the people and organizations in Ontario who come together to feed our communities. In Ontario, the University of Guelph is at the forefront of shaping the future of farming in Ontario and beyond, […]
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Dear faculty and staff, On October 23, we will present the audited financial results for 2023-24 to the Board of Governors for approval. We wanted to share some key highlights, as these results are closely linked to our operating budget and our focus on maintaining fiscal sustainability. To help provide clarity and context, a breakdown […]
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Taking place from Nov. 1 to 10 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, the Royal Agricultural Fair is an annual event showcasing Canada’s agricultural excellence, livestock, and equestrian competitions. It offers a variety of exhibits, food tastings, and entertainment for all ages, and the University of Guelph is the only university to be a part […]
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Good afternoon, We’re pleased to inform you we have received confirmation from our bank that payroll is being processed. We therefore expect employees to start receiving their direct deposits this afternoon. Due to differing business processes at each financial institution, employees who bank with a credit union or smaller institutions may see their pay deposited […]
Users of Outlook have reported performance issues, such as freezing and crashing today, October 10. Please check the IT Status Page for full details and ongoing updates as this is resolved. […]
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Good morning, We deeply regret the stress and inconvenience caused by today’s payroll delay. We understand timely compensation is essential and we sincerely apologize for any hardship this may be causing. A cross-functional team within the University is continuing to work towards a resolution and, together with our bank, has made positive progress in the […]
Improve life by improving relationships. That is the vision of the Maplewoods Centre for Family Therapy and Child Psychology, a leading clinic and therapy training centre at the University of Guelph. This fall, new master’s programs dedicated to individual and family therapy are underway at the centre, joining the well-established clinical child and adolescent psychology […]
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One of the brightest comets to light up our skies in decades will make an appearance across Canada and the United States this month. Orbax, a physicist and science communicator for the Department of Physics in the University of Guelph’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, says this rare comet, named Comet C/2023 A3, will […]
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