Supporting faculty and staff success is identified as a pillar in U of G’s strategic plan, and we are committed to supporting this success and the holistic well-being of all staff and faculty through the Wellness@Work initiative. By design, Wellness@Work integrates evidence-informed workplace health promotion practices along with direct feedback from you, the valuable members […]
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During World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, advocacy focuses on the many bacteria species that cause disease that have grown resistant to modern antibiotics. At the University of Guelph, Dr. Rebecca Shapiro, associate professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology in the College of Biological Science, takes a different approach. In Shapiro’s lab, graduate students […]
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With just under a month left in the United Way campaign, there’s still time to contribute before the campaign ends on Dec. 15, 2023! The need in our community is greater than ever, and with your help, we can do even better than last year. Thanks to all of you who have already contributed to […]
The federal government announced the appointment of water quality researcher and engineer Dr. David McCarthy as the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Waterborne Pathogens: Surveillance, Prediction, and Mitigation at the University of Guelph, an initiative that aims to develop novel devices and technologies to ensure the safety of water in Canada and around the […]
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Water quality researcher and engineer Dr. David McCarthy has been announced as the new Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Waterborne Pathogens: Surveillance, Prediction and Mitigation at the University of Guelph, supported by $8 million in federal funding over eight years. McCarthy brings his expertise in mitigating the risks of waterborne pathogens with tools and technologies to […]
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Make some room, Cannon Fire — there’s a sweet new sauce on the University of Guelph campus. Set to make its debut this weekend at Fair November, Hot Honey is a spice-infused drizzle created by U of G food science student Krupa Thakkar. The fourth-year student created the product during a co-op term at the […]
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Three University of Guelph researchers have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Dr. Amy Greer, Department of Population Medicine, and Dr. Brittany Luby, Department of History, have been welcomed as Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. This prestigious recognition honours Canada’s emerging generation of scholarly, scientific and artistic […]
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Kyo Maclear, an instructor in the University of Guelph’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, is the 2023 recipient of the Governor General’s Literary Award for non-fiction. Maclear won the coveted award for Unearthing: A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets, a memoir about a family secret revealed by a DNA test, […]
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Building our collective future requires that we all work together to advance our bold vision for the University of Guelph. We recently invited students, faculty and staff on all three of our campuses to submit nominations and applications to join our new Strategic Transformation Advisory Group. By providing advice and feedback on our Strategic Transformation, […]
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By Dr. Stephen P. Lewis, Department of Psychology This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. For many people, self-harm can be a difficult behaviour to understand. It also comes with a lot of stigma. This can make talking about it difficult as people who self-harm […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Department of Management and Consumer Studies, co-wrote a piece for the Seattle Times examining how the Major League Baseball season could end differently if team stats were calculated in a different fashion. On the heels of the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series, Dewhirst and co-writer Adam Metzler […]
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In 2016, the Ontario government established Treaties Recognition Week, as way to highlight the importance of honouring treaties involving relationship with First Nations peoples and lands. From Nov. 5-11, U of G will recognize this week with the following activities: Wander and Wonder on Mtigwaaki Trail Date: Nov. 6, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Arboretum […]
Could a simple practice that sees farmers move their cattle from grazing area to grazing area result in healthier cattle and less pathogens that can cause human illness reaching our soil and waterways? That’s what a multidisciplinary research team from the University of Guelph hopes to find out in a first-of-its-kind, multi-year study. The team […]
We have embarked on the process of selecting a Vice-President (Research and Innovation). The search will be comprehensive in scope with an integral portion being a consultation process. We ask for your assistance in gathering information to support the process. Complete a brief questionnaire online which will be returned to Laverne Smith & Associates. All […]
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A University of Guelph researcher is the Canadian lead on a new global research centre that will investigate the challenges and opportunities of green ammonia in food production and clean energy. Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, a professor in the School of Environmental Sciences within the Ontario Agricultural College, will collaborate with colleagues from the University of […]
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Dr. Christina Smylitopoulos, a professor of art history in the College of Arts, has been named the Ontario Art Education Association’s Post-Secondary Art Educator of the Year for 2023. “This is a true honour,” said Smylitopoulos, who teaches in the School of Fine Art and Music. “It is a privilege to contribute to University of […]
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The University of Guelph has named Dr. John Livernois as its executive lead of the Strategic Transformation initiative. In his capacity as executive lead, Livernois will oversee the University’s Strategic Transformation and lead the Strategic Transformation Office. Through Strategic Transformation, the U of G will leverage its unique strengths to modernize and drive academic and […]
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The University of Guelph has named Dr. John Livernois as its Executive Lead of the Strategic Transformation initiative. In his capacity as Executive Lead, John Livernois will oversee the University’s Strategic Transformation and lead the Strategic Transformation Office. Through Strategic Transformation, the U of G will leverage its unique strengths to modernize and drive academic […]
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For two decades, Dr. Beth Parker, a professor in the School of Engineering and director of the Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute (MG360), has collaborated with the City of Guelph and two environmental engineering firms — Matrix Solutions and WSP Global — to enhance the City’s groundwater monitoring network with state-of-the-science methods to manage risks […]
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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair celebrates its 101st anniversary this year and the University of Guelph will return to engage visitors in its innovative research, bringing an educational perspective to the celebration of the very best food, livestock and horsemanship in Canada. U of G’s exhibit at the fair, centered on the Future of Food, […]
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