A state-of-the-art research facility where scientists can preserve and restore threatened plants officially opened today at the University of Guelph. The cryopreservation facility, located at the Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation (GRIPP), will allow scientists to “deep freeze” living tissue from endangered plants. That tissue may then be banked for future use, such as […]
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The University of Guelph Departments of Athletics and Physical Resources were presented with a City of Guelph Access Recognition Award at the June 23 meeting of City Council. U of G was one of several community organizations recognized by the city’s Barrier Free Committee. The University departments were nominated for the award by committee member […]
Recycling helps keep harmful materials out of environment […]
Controversial topics have philosophical roots […]
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Six Canadian students took home national and North American awards in this year’s Alltech Young Scientist Competition, and five of the winners were U of G students. The global awards program, which recognizes scientific innovation through research, is sponsored by Alltech, an American animal health and nutrition company headquartered in Kentucky. In the graduate category, […]
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Master’s student questions extermination campaigns […]
Visitors arriving at the main entranceway to the University of Guelph campus will now be greeted by a giant bronzed Gryphon statue unveiled today. The Gryphon sculpture was revealed as part of Guelph’s 50th anniversary celebrations and Alumni Weekend. Designed by two faculty members and two graduates of the School of Fine Art and Music […]
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History prof explores soccer culture in communist-era East Germany […]
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As universities hold spring convocation ceremonies and new graduates enter the workforce, a University of Guelph professor is calling on students, parents and employers to revise their plans and expectations for graduates’ employment prospects. Prof. Sean Lyons, Department of Management, was lead author of a study recently published in the book Generational Diversity at Work. The […]
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Fundraiser aims to buy new racing shell […]
University of Guelph president Alastair Summerlee was named today as the executive director of a new fellowship designed to address global food security issues. He will take on this new role with the Kirchner Food Fellowship while remaining on faculty at Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College. Summerlee completes his term as U of G president this […]
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Prof. Dennis Baker, Political Science, was interviewed by Postmedia Newsfor a story on how provincial and municipal laws can lead to criminal laws. The story appeared in various newspapers across the country, including theMontreal Gazette, Edmonton Journal and Ottawa Citizen. Baker discussed how civil forfeiture laws and municipal bylaws blur the lines between federal, provincial and municipal powers. This […]
Infectious bacteria found in dogs can be transmitted to humans […]
One-third of the finalists in a prestigious national painting competition are University of Guelph graduates. Ashleigh Bartlett, Jennifer Carvalho, Tiziana La Melia, Wallis Cheung and James Gardner are among 15 national finalists selected from hundreds of Canadian entries. The RBC Canadian Painting Competition prize, which celebrates promising new Canadian visual artists, was created in 1999. […]
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Master’s student looks at impact of James Austin Floyd […]
PhD student uses algorithm to model altruism […]
Veterinary team expands baseline medical knowledge […]
Guelph researcher leads voice exploration workshops […]
The newly renamed Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) has published a transitional report to advise the University community on recent developments within the office, particularly those prompted by its 2012 operational review. Formerly known as the Human Rights and Equity Office (HREO), the unit has renewed its mandate to promote an inclusive campus […]
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Positions that require specific skills can be hard to fill […]