Dr. Shayan Sharif an avian immunologist with the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) explained the concern behind the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPIA) H5N1 avian flu to several media outlets. Sharif spoke to The Atlantic and said the current spread is unprecedented, noting the virus is adapting to mammals. To The Globe and Mail, he emphasized […]
Ontario Agricultural College microbiologist Dr. Lawrence Goodridge discussed rising cases of norovirus in Canada with several media outlets. Speaking with the Toronto Star, Goodridge said relaxed pandemic protocols are creating conditions “ripe for norovirus cases to increase.” Goodridge’s wastewater testing efforts to detect norovirus were highlighted on CBC’s The National. To CBC Health and Global News […]
When graduate student Keerthana Madhavan first came to the University of Guelph last semester, she noticed two things: a welcoming community and the absence of a student cybersecurity club. With the help of Dr. Rozita Dara, a professor in the School of Computer Science at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, she started CyberGryph. […]
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Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow discussed the increase in tipping requests at retail and service outlets with several media outlets. Speaking to The Globe and Mail, von Massow said aggressive prompts to tip will likely make customers feel uncomfortable because they have to explicitly opt out of tipping. Von Massow also […]
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A University of Guelph professor spoke this week to federal politicians about how citizens and communities can contribute to biodiversity science research in Canada. Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei, a professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and research professor at U of G’s Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, addressed the standing committee on science and research in […]
Computing and Communications Services (CCS) continues to update security measures to further protect the University and user accounts. Changes are scheduled this month for the single sign-on and multi-factor authentication (MFA) processes. Feb. 21: New Microsoft Single Sign-on Process Beginning Feb. 21, logging in to your U of G account will look different. Instead of […]
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Helping Canadian dairy farmers improve farm sustainability and herd health is the aim of a nearly $4-million project led by three University of Guelph researchers. Over the next five years, Drs. Stephen LeBlanc, David Kelton and David Renaud, all in the Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, will lead a series of 15 studies […]
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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, Feb. 20 for the Family Day weekend. Normal operations resume Tuesday, Feb. 21. Reading Week at U of G runs Feb. 20 to 24. What’s open Service areas open on Monday, Feb. 20 include: Athletics Centre – reduced hours University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass […]
Dr. Hafiz Maherali, a physiological and evolutionary ecologist in the College of Biological Science, commented to The Globe and Mail on research on mycorrhizal fungi networks in forests. Maherali acknowledged that understanding how nature works is reason enough for making forestry conservation decisions, but noted other ecological reasons should take priority. A professor in the […]
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By Dr. Adam Sneyd, Department of Political Science This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Calls for a new approach to the management of global affairs intensified after the curtain came down on this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting held at Davos, Switzerland. In the wake of the […]
The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Kalan Mahoney, a first-year bachelor of science (honours) student studying molecular biology and genetics, who passed away February 1. A visitation and memorial service are planned for Saturday, Feb. 18 in Mississauga with additional visitation taking place Feb. 17. Condolences to Kalan’s family may be […]
Looking for facts and statistics about U of G? Browse through the Office of Institutional Research and Planning’s 2021-22 Fact Book. The Fact Book is an annual public source of official University details, compiling the most frequently requested data and statistical information about U of G. The Fact Book can be a valuable resource for high-level, […]
Dr. Andy Hathaway, a drug policy researcher in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, discussed cannabis use and drug decriminalization on several radio shows. On air with CBC Radio’s Alberta at Noon, Hathaway discussed whether cannabis has become culturally normalized since its legalization, before commenting on and answering listeners’ questions. On The Mike Farwell […]
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Midway through the evening of the Sept. 30 Black Faculty and Staff Network (BFSN) Welcome Event – a gathering that welcomed Black faculty, staff and students – a student question came up for keynote speaker Dr. Mary Anne Chambers: “How do you stay grounded? How do you still be yourself and remember your purpose?” While […]
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Dr. Travis Steffens, a biological anthropologist in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, discussed how his research on lemurs uses a OneHealth approach on an episode of the One World, One Health podcast from One Health Trust. Steffens discussed how lemurs can help better the understanding around disease pathogens and the implications his […]
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Dr. David Ma, a professor of human nutrition researcher in the College of Biological Science, discussed new childhood obesity guidelines in the United States in an article and a TV report for The National on CBC. Ma called the guidelines “band-aid solutions” and said more focus should be on understanding the root causes of childhood […]
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In several opinion pieces for the Toronto Star, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics marketing professor Dr. Timothy Dewhirst examined recent price freezes, ticket prices and Super Bowl ads. In one commentary, Dewhirst explored the marketing tactics behind Loblaw’s price freeze. In a separate opinion piece, Dewhirst discussed the current state of […]
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A new scholarship award at the University of Guelph will welcome more international students, diversify the U of G campus and encourage international student retention, says Dr. Ben Bradshaw, assistant vice-president (graduate studies). Under the international master’s tuition scholarships (IMTS) being introduced this year, international students currently completing their undergraduate degrees at U of G […]
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Today the University of Guelph’s Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) is the hub of a worldwide research collaboration to catalogue all life on the planet. This ambitious project’s origins lie in a discovery by scientists in the University’s former zoology department that a short stretch of genetic material could be used to distinguish species of […]
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Ophiocordyceps unilateralis: that’s the apocalypse-causing fungus in the hit TV show “The Last of Us.” But it won’t cause a real-life pandemic anytime soon, says a University of Guelph microbiologist. Dr. Rebecca Shapiro is a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the College of Biological Sciences who studies microbial fungal pathogens […]
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