By Dr. Maria G. Corradini, Arrell Chair in Food Quality, Department of Food Science; Dr. Robert Hanner, Department of Integrative Biology; Maleeka Singh, PhD candidate, Department of Food Science; Sujani Rathnayake, research assistant, Hanner Lab This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Maple syrup, Canada’s “liquid gold,” is […]
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Dr. Scott Weese, veterinary infectious disease specialist in the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to several news outlets about avian flu, after a pet dog died of the illness in Ontario. Speaking to Global News, Weese said the risk of pets becoming infected with bird flu is low but owners should remain vigilant that their animal does not come […]
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As you prepare for exam season, we’re here to help! Check out these events, resources and supports to help you finish the semester strong. Recharge during your study breaks Taking breaks when you study can help you manage stress and protect your mental well-being. When you’re ready for a break, check out the activities below. […]
An advocate for student success, Connie Zavitz, manager of external relations and student advising in the Department of Management, has been awarded U of G’s Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising Medallion. Described by students as caring, friendly and always available to help, Zavitz also serves as faculty adviser for accounting and management majors in the […]
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New research from the University of Guelph is taking a closer look at the impact of the pandemic on rural communities – starting with mental health – with an eye on improving public policy. Dr. Leith Deacon, professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, grew up in a rural northern Ontario community […]
The University of Guelph has begun notifying individuals whose personal information may have been affected by the IT system incident first reported on September 11, 2022. A thorough investigation has identified individuals whose personal information and/or University email accounts may have been accessed. The University is contacting those individuals who may have been affected to […]
The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Friday, April 7 for Good Friday. Normal operations resume Monday, April 10. Service areas open on Friday, April 7 include: Athletics Centre – reduced hours University Centre (excluding Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio + Grad Lounge) – main floor is open Ontario Veterinary College Health […]
Join the Payment Services Team for a live demo of Concur, the new expense claim system for submitting claims for reimbursement. Date: Monday, April 17 Time: 1.30 pm-2.30 pm Link: Click here to join the April 17th Concur Demo After attending this demo, claimants will be able to: Navigate to the new Travel and Expense Claims SharePoint Page […]
As Ottawa moves to ban several kinds of single-use plastics, new eco-friendly cutlery developed through University of Guelph research will soon be available at several major fast-food chains across Canada. A new line of knives, forks and spoons being introduced this year is intended to reduce plastic waste and lessen the carbon footprint of the […]
Dr. T. Ryan Gregory, an evolutionary biologist in the College of Biological Science, discussed with Fortune Well a new COVID variant thought to be driving a surge of cases in India. Gregory called the rapid increase in the new variant XBB.1.16, or Arcturus, “concerning,” noting that with India has a hefty population immunity from prior […]
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High intensity workouts are a great way to get in exercise quickly, even if they can leave your muscles exhausted. But can those workouts also tire out or damage the heart? A growing number of studies in recent years has suggested that some forms of intense or prolonged exercise can temporarily fatigue the heart – […]
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Following the release of a five-year report containing data from the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability, Dr. Myrna Dawson, CFOJA founder, discussed some of its key findings. In an interview with the Toronto Star, Dawson, a professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, said the report shows femicide rates continue to […]
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At least 850 women and girls in Canada were violently killed between 2018 and 2022, according to the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability’s annual report. This means a woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in Canada and those numbers continue to rise. There was a 27 per cent increase in killings […]
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A Canadian astronaut is expected to be named for the first time in history to a crewed lunar mission – an historic moment that a University of Guelph instructor says will “establish a Canadian footprint on the moon.” Orbax, a science communicator in the Department of Physics in U of G’s College of Engineering and […]
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Dr. Simon Somogyi, agribusiness researcher at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke with The Canadian Press about the impact large American retailers such as Walmart and Costco are having on food costs amid inflation. “Any competition that can come into the marketplace is welcomed” to keep costs down, Somogyi said in […]
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Amid discussions about provincial greenbelt lands, a pioneering study by University of Guelph and Cape Breton University scientists says recommendations for wild bee habitats fall short of what these critical food crop pollinators need. The amount of land needed to support wild bees is up to three and a half times greater than is currently […]
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Kim Kozzi and Dai Skuse, professors in the College of Arts better known as FASTWÜRMS, have been honoured with a Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts. The cultural project, trademark and shared authorship of FASTWÜRMS began in 1979. Together they create interdisciplinary works of art mixing performance and performative events into the context […]
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U of G president Dr. Charlotte Yates spoke with CBC Radio’s Superior Morning in Thunder Ba about the nearly $15 million the provincial government has pledged to support a new Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program in Rural and Northern Community Practice, in collaboration with Lakehead University. “It is the biggest step forward in addressing […]
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Dr. Shayan Sharif, avian immunologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke with CBC News and Global News this week about the future spread of avian influenza. Sharif acknowledged the virus is spreading to mammals, telling CBC, “Our concern is that this virus at the moment, doesn’t have the capacity for spillover to the human population.” Sharif told Global […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Monica Janicas, a Bachelor of Science (Honours) student studying animal biology who passed away March 19. A visitation is planned for Monday, March 27, and a funeral mass on Tuesday, March 28 in Hamilton. Condolences to Monica’s family may be shared through the funeral home’s […]
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