PhD projects prepare dissection videos to aid student learning […]
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FARE Prof Part of GMO Labelling Panel
Prof. Andreas Boecker in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics spoke this week about GMO labelling at the Food Regulatory and Quality Assurance Summit in Toronto. He joined three industry representatives as a member of the GMO labelling panel. The group addressed implications of current GMO labelling trends from the scientific, consumer and […]
Are You New at the U?
Program helps new employees feel at home on campus […]
SURG Editor Invites Research Submissions
Third-year chemistry student Ellen Song is the new editor for U of G’s undergraduate research journal. Song is also the current president of the College of Physical and Engineering Science Student Council, a peer helper and a member of Curtain Call Productions. A native of Nova Scotia, she enrolled at Guelph in 2012 after receiving […]
Guelph Faculty Making Headlines
Guelph’s Centre for New Students was featured in a Globe and Mail story on Oct. 21. The story looks at how programs for new students are preparing them for the challenges of university. In the article, Nina Khalon, a staff member at the Centre, and Barry Townshend, former director of the Centre, are interviewed. They […]
Computer Scientists Design App to Monitor Genetic Disorder
Iron Tracker app records iron levels and treatment regime […]
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U of G Curlers Support United Way
This year the Department of Athletics has expanded its charity curling tournament to run as a month-long league with proceeds going to the University of Guelph United Way campaign. League games will be held Sunday afternoons – Nov. 2, 9 and 16 – with a wrap-up tournament on Nov. 23. For new curlers, lessons will […]
New Prof Wants to Prevent Cyberbullying
Parents, teachers and police need strategies for dealing with online bullies […]
U of G Receives $1 Million via CRC Renewal
The University of Guelph will receive $1 million over the next five years from Industry Canada through renewal of two prestigious Canada Research Chairs (CRC), it was announced today. Profs. Kathryn Preuss, Department of Chemistry, and Scott Weese, a pathobiologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, were first awarded Tier 2 chairs in 2009. Tier 2 […]
Prof Surveys Tourist Experience of Oktoberfest
Results help organizers improve festival […]
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Salmon Genome Project Receives Nearly $3.8 Million in Funding
A University of Guelph-led genome project that will receive nearly $3.8 million in federal and industry funding and could transform the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry was announced today in Guelph. Minister of State for Industry Ed Holder announced today in Guelph that Genome Canada will contribute almost $1.2 million to the project, intended to help […]
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Prof Marks World Food Day with Release of Graphic Novel Episode
A University of Guelph professor will mark World Food Day by releasing the third installment of a graphic novel about food security and kicking off a new campaign to support the book’s educational outreach. Evan Fraser, a geography professor and holder of the Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security, created the graphic novel, #foodcrisis, […]
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Stay Safe With SafeGryphon App
Features include safety tips, flashlight and alarm […]
Guelph Study Calls for Testing of Restaurant Oils
The quality and safety of oils used for frying in restaurants often degrade quickly, leading to potential health risks, according to a new University of Guelph study. As a health inspector, Anitta Sebastian often wondered about the quality and safety of frying oils used for deep frying in restaurants. When she started her master’s studies […]
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Can Garbage Become Art?
Prof explores use of garbage as artistic medium […]
Business Exec, Privacy Advocate to be Honoured at Fall Convocation
Bonnie Brooks, vice-chair of the Hudson’s Bay Company, and privacy advocate Ann Cavoukian will be two of the honorary doctorate recipients during the University of Guelph’s 2014 fall convocation Oct. 18. Veterinarian academics Timothy Ogilvie and Ted Leighton will also receive honorary doctorates during convocation ceremonies for more than 800 graduands in War Memorial Hall. […]
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Guelph Profs, Grads In the News
Prof. Sylvain Charlebois, Marketing & Consumer Studies, wrote a column that appeared in the Globe and Mail on Oct. 13. Charlebois discussed changes in grocery stores, looking at the purchase of Shoppers Drug Mart by Loblaw, the impact of Walmart’s growth in the sale of groceries, online shopping, and the increasing popularity of farmers’ markets. […]
What’s Your Talent?
Magic? Comedy? Dance? Music? Feats if strength? The College Idol committee is recruiting participants for the annual U of G talent show. The Halloween-themed event will be held Oct. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Peter Clark Hall. Individuals and groups are invited to apply as contestants. Voting takes place during and after […]
Research Aims to Create Disease-Resistant Elms
Propagation technique involves cloning […]
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Research Magazine Receives Farm Writers’ Award
The University of Guelph Research Magazine received a silver award from the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) for the 2013 issue “What the World Needs Now.” The award was presented Oct. 4 at the CFWF annual conference in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Published by the Office of Research, the magazine is edited by Owen Roberts, director of […]
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