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Latin American and Caribbean Institutions Explore U of G’s AI Offerings

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Dr. Stuart McCook, Assistant Vice-President International, sharing information about U of G to ELAP delegation members from 7 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation were top of mind for representatives from 15 Latin American and Caribbean post-secondary institutions visiting the University of Guelph this month. The delegates, part of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) Collaboration Mission, are visiting Canadian institutions to establish partnerships and explore opportunities for further collaboration for […]

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Interactive U of G-Informed Tool Improves Understanding of Urban Plants’ Benefits

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How green is your garden? A new carbon cost calculator developed with help from University of Guelph researchers is intended to help homeowners and landscapers track carbon sequestration and emissions from lawn and garden maintenance.   Dr. Eric Lyons, a professor at the Department of Plant Agriculture in the Ontario Agricultural College, was contacted by the […]

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COVID-19 Update: Masks and vaccination are your best safety measures

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The Public Health Agency of Canada recently declared a flu epidemic that, coupled with COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, is stressing the health-care system. There are easy steps we can all take to help keep ourselves and our community healthy. Looking ahead to the end of the semester Remember: Getting sick could mean missing tests […]

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Political Scientist on Provincial-Federal Relations in Globe and Mail

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Dr. Julie Simmons in front of a brick wall.

Dr. Julie M. Simmons, a political science professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, commented on the current relationship between the federal and provincial governments to The Globe and Mail.   “[On the one hand …] the federal government is dictating to the provinces. [On the] other […] the federal government wants […]

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Agribusiness Researcher Makes Headlines on Food Prices 

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Dr. Simon Somogyi, an agribusiness researcher in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, commented on high food prices and efforts to mitigate them to media outlets.   Somogyi discussed the plausibility of a grocery code of conduct with The Walrus, saying such a code would need to “have a strong watchdog to […]

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#CallItFemicide: U of G Honours International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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CFOJA infographic featuring photos of women and girls killed in acts of femicide

Every two days, a woman or girl is killed in Canada. If she is Indigenous, she is six times more likely to be killed than a non-Indigenous woman. In 2020, based on year-end totals, 160 women were killed in Canada, mostly by men. In 2021, 173 women were killed, mostly by men. In the first […]

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Researcher Makes Headlines with Octopus Study

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Dr. Stefan Linquist

Several media outlets featured new research co-authored by philosopher of biology professor Dr. Stefan Linquist that found octopuses are capable of throwing objects.  Speaking to the BBC World Service’s Global News Podcast, Linquist explained the behaviour was observed when octopuses congregate in social settings and may be a way for females to dissuade males from […]

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Microbiologist Pens Commentary for Nature

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Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister poses for a headshot in front of a brick building and a tree.

Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, a microbiologist in the College of Biological Science, contributed a commentary to the journal Nature about her experiences in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and what prompted her to found Moms in Proteomics, a networking and mentorship initiative for mothers in STEM. Geddes-McAlister commented that while she created Moms in Proteomics to develop a […]

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Water Engineer Comments on Sewage Leak to TVO

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Dr. Ed McBean, a water systems engineer at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, commented on the challenges of monitoring wastewater infrastructure integrity to TVO Today, in regard to a recently discovered sewage leak into the Hamilton Harbour.   A professor in the School of Engineering, McBean researches the vulnerability of water systems and waste management.  […]

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Service interruption Saturday, Nov. 26 from 12:01 a.m to noon

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Computing and Communications Services (CCS) will perform important firewall maintenance on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 12:01 a.m. to noon. Services Affected A number of intermittent outages throughout the maintenance period are expected. CCS does not anticipate needing the full 12 hours to complete this maintenance – our aim is to have services restored by 6 a.m. […]

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Sport Historian Makes Headlines on World Cup

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Dr. Alan McDougall, a sport historian in the College of Arts, provided his thoughts to news outlets on the World Cup and Canada’s appearance at the tournament.  McDougall told Al Jazeera Canada’s success at World Cup could be “a chance to rewrite some historical wrongs” of 1986, the last time Canada played in the tournament.  […]

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Computer Security Researcher’s Study Makes Headlines

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A study conducted by Dr. Hassan Khan, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, was featured in Ars Technica and PCMag.   Khan led research, which appears in a pre-print journal, that found customers who send electronic devices sent in for repair are at a high risk of privacy violations.  A professor in the School of […]

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Agribusiness Researcher Explains High Food Prices to Financial Post

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Dr. Simon Somogyi against a crimson background

Dr. Simon Somogyi, an agribusiness researcher in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, explained why food prices continue to remain high on an episode of the Financial Post’s podcast Down to Business.   Somogyi said climate change, the Ukrainian-Russian war and labour shortages are contributing to price increases, along with drought and […]

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Gamblers Often Break Own Limits on Stressful Days, U of G Research Finds 

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“Know your limit, play within it,” gamblers are often advised, but how well does that advice really work?  New University of Guelph research finds many gamblers ignore their limits if they’re having a stressful day filled with other temptations – even those who believe they have high self-discipline in other parts of their lives.  The […]

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New York Times Consults Animal Welfare Researcher

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Dr. Geogria Mason

Dr. Georgia Mason, the director of the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, commented on a novel model to study the behavior and cognition of farm animals in The New York Times.   A professor in the Department of Integrative Biology in the College of Biological Sciences, Mason researches how animals adapt to captive […]

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Studio Art Prof’s New Book Featured in Vancouver Sun

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Diane Borsato sits in front of a grey backdrop. Her right hand is resting on her face.

College of Arts studio art professor Diane Borsato spoke about her newest book, Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt, with the Vancouver Sun, and other Post Media publications.   Borsato discussed her passion for mushrooming and her book, which is both a field guide and an exploration of how mushrooming inspires art.  Borsato also […]

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Management Prof on Immigration, Employment, Sick Days

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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, an organizational management professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed current workplace and employment issues with several media outlets.  On air with CBC Radio, Chhinzer examined a new federal sick-day law that comes into effect next month, and how to negotiate workplace sick day policies with employers.  […]

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Coffee to Help Student Community: Hospitality Services Launches New Campaign

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A new fair trade coffee blend from the University of Guelph honours the University’s history while supporting the student community.   Named for the year U of G was established following the amalgamation of the Ontario Agricultural College, the Ontario Veterinary College and the Macdonald Institute, Gryphon ’64 is a new initiative to promote the Hospitality […]

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The Hill Times Consults Political Scientist on Notwithstanding Clause

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Dr. Dave Snow

Dr. Dave Snow, political scientist in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, discussed the use of the notwithstanding clause with The Hill Times saying the controversy around the use of the clause stems from disagreement over final jurisdiction on the reasonable limits of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  A professor in the […]

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Update on University/UGFA Negotiations: Agreement Ratified

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The University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA), which represents about 875 faculty members, librarians and veterinarians, and the University have now ratified the tentative agreement that was reached through mediation on Nov. 11.  Nov. 11 Update: Tentative Agreement Reached The University of Guelph and the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA), the union that represents […]

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