Lawrence Hill, a creative writing professor in the College of Arts, appeared on CBC Radio’s q to celebrate the 15th anniversary of his award-winning novel The Book of Negroes, as well as his contributions to Canadian literature. “I had no idea it would meet the audiences that it has,” Hill said of The Book of […]
These lab coats at the University of Guelph are all green. Under a sustainability program run by U of G student volunteers, thousands of used lab coats that might have ended up in landfill are finding new use in teaching and research labs on campus. The initiative, called Green Labs Guelph (GLG), aims to extend […]
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Amid growing threats to the many species on Earth, a University of Guelph-led project has received new funding to continue cataloguing insects in a global biodiversity “hot spot.” A new US$1-million, three-year grant from the Walder Foundation based in Skokie, Illinois, will enable scientists at U of G and in Costa Rica to continue their […]
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Using cannabis may be a riskier practice for seniors and people with heart disease than for younger people, says a new study by University of Guelph researchers. Looking to understand blood pressure changes after cannabis use, the researchers found that the body tries to prevent increases in blood pressure by lowering activity in the sympathetic […]
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Dr. Madhur Anand, an ecologist at the Ontario Agricultural College, reflected on the importance of COP15 (the 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity) in a commentary for The Hill Times. “We must work at the interface of disciplines to find the kinds of solutions that bring heads and hearts together, achieve […]
Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow explained the causes of high food prices to CTVNews.ca. Von Massow said increased energy costs, transportation costs, labour shortages and the low Canadian dollar are all affecting prices. A professor in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics von Massow researches retail and restaurant […]
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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences physics lecturer Orbax discussed the significance behind the end of stage one of the Artemis Mission and what comes next with CTV News Network. “We’ll have an opportunity to completely reinvent what we do as humanity off of Earth,” Orbax said of the mission. Orbax is the co-founder of […]
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Chris Earley, an interpretive biologist and education coordinator at U of G’s Arboretum, discussed his newest book, How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids . Appearing on CBC Radio’s In Town And Out With Giacomo Panico, Earley discussed the art of bird feeding and what prompted him to write the book. […]
Ontario Veterinary College avian immunologist Dr. Shayan Sharif discussed why an outbreak of avian flu has been unpredictable this year with CBC Radio’s The Current. Sharif explained why avian flu “is a virus we cannot ignore” and how a One Health approach could help reduce further spread. Sharif is a professor in the Department of Pathobiology and the […]
Looking for the perfect holiday gift this year? These options from the University of Guelph make excellent presents at any time. For your sweetheart U of G honey is harvested on campus and available for purchase at the U of G Bookstore. This delicious treat from the Honey Bee Research Centre is available in jars or squeeze […]
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“That’s right, I just love that I forgot my sunglasses and the sun is now shining right in my eyes.” Most people would recognize this statement as sarcasm, but social media analysis tools don’t. Tone is notoriously hard to convey online, and a new University of Guelph model has the potential to change that. Most […]
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A highly lethal strain of avian influenza that has devastated populations of wild birds and domestic poultry around the world continues to be unpredictable, says a University of Guelph avian immunologist concerned that the virus could spread to humans. Dr. Shayan Sharif is an immunologist in the Department of Pathobiology in the Ontario Veterinary College […]
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Conservation governance researcher Dr. Robin Roth contributed a commentary with co-author and PhD student Emmanuel Tamufor for The Conversation Canada in which they discussed their hopes for the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity They wrote that it is “vital” that conservation practices are planned and conducted in collaboration […]
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How do we create lasting, positive change in our communities? Together. Each year, the University of Guelph runs a campaign to support our local United Way. The funds we raise make an immeasurable difference in our community – not in the abstract, but in the everyday lives of so many people. “I’m proud of the […]
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By Dr. Kate Puddister, Department of Political Science, and Danielle McNabb, political studies post-doctoral candidate Queen’s University. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Over the past few years, social movements from #MeToo to Black Lives Matter have raised awareness of sexual violence, police brutality and systemic racism. Police-involved sexual assault — sexual […]
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In a Toronto Star Opinion piece, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics marketing professor Dr. Timothy Dewhirst explained the prominence of “ambush marketing” at the FIFA World Cup. Dewhirst wrote the tactic sees “brands seek associations with a sports entity even though they’re not the official sponsorship rights holder” and provided examples from […]
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The Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability (CFOJA) was created in 2017 to conduct, mobilize, exchange, and promote research and knowledge to prevent femicide – the killing of women and girls – and other gender-based killings in Canada. Born from the Centre for the Study of Social and Legal Responses to Violence (CSSLRV) at […]
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By Dr. Robin J. Roth, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, and Emmanuel Tamufor, PhD candidate, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics / Guelph Institute of Development Studies, This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity […]
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The Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) has dropped firm screen time limits for young children, but that doesn’t mean parents should take a laissez-faire approach toward screen use, says a University of Guelph professor of biomechanics. Dr. Lori Ann Vallis is a member of the Guelph Family Health Study, which follows families as they develop healthy […]
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College of Arts studio art professor Diane Borsato’s discussed her newest book, Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt, with the CBC Radio’s The Current. Borsato revealed her passion for mushrooming and led listeners through a mushroom foray in Toronto’s High Park. Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt was recently featured in several […]
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