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 […]
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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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Dr. T. Ryan Gregory, an evolutionary biologist in the College of Biological Science, examined the current spread of COVID-19 variants and subvariants with the Ottawa Citizen. The article appeared in several other publications including The Sault Star. Gregory compared new outbreaks of COVID-19 to water saying new variants are “likely to cause another high […]
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Two U of G researchers will lead international teams aiming to expand the boundaries of fundamental life science knowledge with funding from the highly competitive Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP). Dr. Jackie Goordial, an environmental microbiologist in the School of Environmental Sciences within the Ontario Agricultural College, will investigate the atmosphere as a living, breathing […]
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To help address demand and contribute to student success, U of G is developing a Student Housing Strategy that considers current and future needs. Work on the Student Housing Strategy has begun and will continue over the next several years. Fall 2022 and ongoing Explore opportunities to maximize existing housing capacity on campus. Further build […]
Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow discussed the future of food prices and tipping with several media outlets. To The Canadian Press and CBC, von Massow explained what consumers might expect in food costs following the end of Loblaw’s price freeze. Von Massow also appeared on Canada Tonight with Dwight Drummond, […]
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The University of Guelph is home to dozens of clubs devoted to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). While most have members who are men, women, trans and non-binary, only a few are dedicated to empowering women and gender minorities in STEM. Scientista at U of G is one of them. The club supports […]
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Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, the apocalypse-causing fungus in the TV series The Last of Us, is real and zombifies ants and spiders. But could ants, or any other insect, spread fungi in turn and cause a human apocalypse? It’s unlikely, says a University of Guelph entomologist. Aaron Fairweather is a PhD student in the School of Environmental […]
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On Monday, Feb. 6, a massive earthquake caused catastrophic damage in Turkiye and Syria, killing thousands, and injuring and displacing thousands more. The University of Guelph, and those around the world, mourn the lives lost and the ongoing devastation. “My thoughts are with those directly impacted by this horrible tragedy, including survivors and those risking […]
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Dr. Joanne O’Meara, a physics professor in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, discussed why she teaches her students improv with CBC Fresh Air. Improv can teach students non-verbal communication, attentive listening, team building and creativity, all of which can help them better explain their work to non-technical audiences, O’Meara said. “No matter […]
“There is nothing that gets me more fired up than hearing from the very people whose lives we’re looking to make a difference in.” For Dr. Shaun Sanders, brain cancer research revolves around her lab in the University of Guelph’s Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB), part of the College of Biological Science. But […]
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As British Columbia’s drug decriminalization program begins, other jurisdictions will be watching closely, a University of Guelph drug policy researcher says. Dr. Andy Hathaway is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology within the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. He studies drug use in marginalized and mainstream populations and implications for […]
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