At this weekend’s Homecoming game, all attention will be on the football field. But glance down the sidelines and you’ll hear the cheers of a different Gryphon squad, one that traces its origins to a group of students propelled by little more than homemade uniforms and school spirit. Jamie Baxter was one of those students. […]
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The Paul Hebert Centre for DNA Barcoding and Biodiversity Studies (PHCDBS) in India has opened a new campus to expand its role as the country’s central hub for DNA barcoding. The new campus is named after University of Guelph professor Dr. Paul Hebert, who is often referred to as the “father” of DNA barcoding. It […]
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Dr. Tanya Barzotti, associate professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The Globe and Mail about Indigo Books and Music’s decision to bring back retired CEO and founder Heather Reisman. Barzotti said Reisman’s reinstatement will boost customer confidence in the brand. She also said she forsees big changes coming […]
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In an interview with CBC News, Dr. Maya Goldenberg, professor in the College of Arts, offered some thoughts on the anti-vaccine sentiment. Goldenberg said she doesn’t consider it anti-science, but rather “some mistrust of scientific institutions and the power that scientific institutions wield.” Goldenberg is a professor in the Department of Philosophy whose research includes […]
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Once again, the University of Guelph is coming together to support our local community in partnership with the United Way. Our donations support important offerings such as food security initiatives, housing supports, vulnerable youth programming and community initiatives in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin. This year’s campaign will run from Sept. 21 to Dec. 15. “Supporting […]
Dr. Shayan Sharif has been appointed U of G’s new interim associate vice-president research (agri-food partnership). In this role, Sharif will oversee the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the University of Guelph, providing strategic management and support to the largest single research […]
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With the end of year quickly approaching, we are sharing the 2023/2024 holiday hours to ensure everyone can plan accordingly. The University will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. It may be necessary for some departments to operate during this period; staff members who are expected to […]
When defensive end Seamus Milligan takes to the Alumni Stadium field next weekend for the Homecoming football game against the York Lions, he’ll have the support of his team and coaches, his professors – and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The third-year University of Guelph student is not only a sociology major and varsity football […]
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Several media outlets sought the expertise of Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow regarding a demand from Ottawa that major Canadian grocers come up with a plan to stabilize prices. In an interview with The Canadian Press that appeared in several news outlets including the National Post, von Massow said that while it’s […]
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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, a microbiologist in the Ontario Agricultural College, discussed the large outbreak of E. coli infections affecting children at several daycares in Calgary with several news outlets. Speaking to CBC News, Goodridge said it doesn’t take much E. coli bacteria to cause a full infection. Ingesting just 10 of the single-celled organisms is […]
From forest fires to flooding in Canada and abroad, alarm signals about impacts of global warming underline the need to find alternative products to those based on greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels. So says Atul Bali, CEO of Competitive Green Technologies (CGTech), whose company will provide a new $1-million, 10-year gift to the University of […]
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Students and residents living in the McElderry neighbourhood near the University of Guelph are being invited to attend a “Neighbourhood Meet and Greet” this weekend to take part in a few games, get to know one another and build personal connections. Organized by the Off-Campus Living team of Student Experience, the event will be held […]
Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, discussed the re-branding of Twitter to X in a commentary for the Toronto Star . “Given Twitter’s previously well-established brand awareness and recognition, the identification change is risky,” Dewhirst writes. Dewhirst, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, is a senior research fellow […]
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Dogs can signal illness in subtle ways through their social behaviour, finds new research from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). In a study recently published in the Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, OVC and international researchers found dogs that are feeling unwell interacted less often with other dogs. “The behaviour of […]
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Seven University of Guelph researchers who explore subjects ranging from sustainable rural development to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostic imaging have received the 2023 U of G Research Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate the research, training and knowledge mobilization achievements of recently tenured faculty members and help to raise their profile among […]
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An alumni of the University of Guelph’s School of Fine Art and Music has been honoured with the Joe Plaskett postgraduate award in painting, a national accolade awarded to an outstanding, emerging Canadian painter. Chantal Khoury, who received a master of fine arts in 2021 from the College of Arts, is this year’s recipient of […]
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We are pleased to announce that U of G has partnered with Canada India Foundation to jointly launch a new Global Thought Leader in Residence program, kicking off this week. As part of U of G’s commitment to build global engagement, this program aims to foster stronger ties between Canada and India by: increasing engagement […]
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Strategic Transformation is a bold step forward for the University of Guelph. It’s a way for us to better meet the evolving needs of our students, faculty, staff, and community – emerging as a more modern and financially-healthy institution. The Strategic Transformation Advisory Group is your chance to get involved. We are looking for your […]
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With the aim of elevating and strengthening Canada-India relations through intellectual engagement, the University of Guelph and the Canada India Foundation have jointly launched a new Global Thought Leader in Residence at U of G. The new initiative will deepen U of G’s existing connections with India by expanding Canada-India networks and increasing engagement with […]
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For more than 25 years, the University of Guelph has welcomed the start of the school year giving back to the community through its volunteer initiative, Project Serve. This year, 350 students will offer their time to help more than 25 different community organizations for Project Serve, a day of volunteering, Saturday, Sept. 16. “It’s […]
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