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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Dr. Evan Fraser, the director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute (AFI), spoke to CNN International’s DeCoded to discuss what would be needed to grow food on Mars, as outlined in his 2022 book Dinner on Mars: The Technologies That Will Feed the Red Planet and Transform Agriculture on Earth. Along with his role at […]
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Investments will support a new collaborative program increasing number of veterinarian graduates in Ontario by 20 per cent per year and an incentive program to expand number of large animal veterinarians practicing in underserviced communities March 23, 2023 – Thunder Bay and Guelph, Ont. The University of Guelph and Lakehead University are thrilled by the […]
The revival of Zellers by The Hudson’s Bay Company is clearly a strategy to leverage nostalgia as a marketing tool, but in a competitive retail market, it may be a risky move, says a University of Guelph marketing and branding researcher. Prof. Rob McLean is a marketing professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of […]
In an interview with The Globe and Mail, Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, shared some thoughts on the burgeoning trend of shrinkflation. A concept whereby companies shrink product sizes while increasing prices, some forms of shrinkflation leave consumers […]
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Noted contemporary art gallery director Maureen Paley will deliver this year’s Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art at the University of Guelph on Wednesday, March 29. The free event begins at 6 p.m. in War Memorial Hall. Paley is a pioneer of the current art scene and was one of the first to present contemporary […]
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Cybersecurity researcher Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, a professor in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, looked into ransomware attacks on an episode of the Financial Post’s podcast Down to Business. Dehghantana discussed why ransomware attacks are on the rise along with how the attacks work. A professor in the School of Computer Science and […]
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Improved treatments for infections caused by often-deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria may result from a recent discovery by University of Guelph microbiologists. By studying how methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonizes and infects human hosts, the researchers have found a potential drug target to strengthen existing treatments to overcome antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Their paper appears online this week in […]
Ahead of World Water Day, a University of Guelph toxicologist is urging researchers to invest in finding better alternatives to road salt to protect lakes and rivers. “At the moment, there are no great alternatives to road salt, which we know is damaging to freshwater ecosystems and comes with a high environmental cost,” says […]
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The provincial government will invest more than $343 million over five years in the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a unique collaboration among the University of Guelph, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO). The Alliance leverages U of G expertise and brings together academia, […]
Dr. Nita Chhinzer, an organizational management professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the concept of “quiet hiring” with CTV News Toronto. “Quiet hiring” refers to an organization looking internally to find people it wants to promote. Chhinzer said the practice is common but comes with risks for employees. A […]
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Dear students, Friday is St. Patrick’s Day, and if you choose to celebrate, please remember your responsibilities as both a student and a member of the Guelph community. The University’s Community Standards Protocol and Policy on Non-Academic Misconduct apply both on and off-campus, so keep this in mind. Also, police and bylaw officers will be on patrol, and […]
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Dr. Shayan Sharif, an avian immunologist in the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), discussed with several media outlets the ongoing outbreaks of avian flu and the risks these outbreaks post. Speaking to the Toronto Star, Sharif reviewed the risks H5N1 poses and how to protect oneself from infection. Appearing on an episode of The Agenda on […]
University of Guelph professor Dr. Ajay Heble has been awarded a 2023 Killam Prize, among the most distinguished research awards in Canada. A professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies and founding director of U of G’s International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI), Heble has received the $100,000 award in the […]