Countries heading to the FIFA World Cup, including Canada, have called for more inclusivity and workers’ rights in host country Qatar, a move that a University of Guelph sport historian calls “virtue signaling.” Dr. Alan McDougall is a professor in the Department of History at the College of Arts where he researches the history […]
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Nov. 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day, a time to honour the important contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis veterans here and overseas. The military service of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people has deep roots, and it is essential that we recognize, commemorate and remember their sacrifices as we continue to take steps […]
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Dr. Audrey Jamal, assistant dean of strategic partnerships and societal impact at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed how community plays an important role in economic recovery in a Conversation Canada commentary. The article appeared in several publications, including the Yahoo!Sports. A professor in the Department of Management, Jamal researches community resiliency […]
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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences physics lecturer Orbax discussed the last full lunar eclipse until 2025 with several media publications. CTV News and the Guelph Mercury Tribune highlighted Orbax’s thoughts on the eclipse, dubbed a “beaver blood moon.” Orbax also appeared on national CBC Radio morning shows, and Global News radio stations 770CHQR and […]
Dr. Barbara Morrongiello, a professor of psychology in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, has been named to the Order of Ontario. An international leader in childhood injury prevention, Morrongiello was recognized for “novel integrative models and unique prevention programs” that have shaped public health. “Her work serves as a guide for communities and researchers throughout […]
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Behavioural biologist Dr. Georgia Mason, director of U of G’s Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, offered her perspective on the conditions of enclosures and behaviour of animals at roadside zoos in an episode of CTV News’ W5. The current affairs program examined welfare issues in privately-owned roadside zoos. While reviewing secretly […]
The University of Guelph will host several events for community members during Treaties Recognition Week, Nov. 6-12. The Ontario government established Treaties Recognition Week in 2016 to highlight the importance of honouring treaties involving relationships with First Nations peoples and lands. Dr. Cara Wehkamp, assistant vice-president (Indigenous initiatives), said U of G campuses reside on lands with […]
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A labour disruption is currently affecting GO Transit bus services. GO Bus service is not available; however, GO Train service continues to operate. Students, faculty or staff who use GO Bus services are encouraged to check the GO Transit website frequently for updates and information, and to consider alternative arrangements such as other public transportation services […]
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Dr. Sally Hickson, an art history researcher at the College of Arts, made headlines with her thoughts on the recent spate of acts of vandalism on famous art works by climate activists. Her Conversation Canada commentary on the protests and the motivation behind them has appeared in several publications, including MSN. Speaking to Fox News, Hickson […]
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A pilot project to provide immediate response to those on the University of Guelph campus undergoing a mental health crisis has led to a significant reduction in the need for police or emergency medical intervention. In the 12 months since U of G became the first university in Ontario to embed a dedicated mental health […]
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By Dr. Sally Hickson, School of Fine Art and Music This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. In the last few weeks, climate change activists have perpetrated various acts of reversible vandalism against famous works of art in public galleries. In the latest incident on Oct. 27, two men entered the Mauritshuis […]
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The last total lunar eclipse until March 2025 will be visible across the skies early Tuesday morning. While Canadians have been spoiled by eclipses this year, it isn’t something to get used to, says a University of Guelph physicist. A lecturer in the Department of Physics in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Orbax […]
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Dr. Alan McDougall, a sport historian in the College of Arts, provided his thoughts to news outlets on recent investments by Arab nations in professional sport. For an article in Sports Business Journal, McDougall discussed Saudi Arabia’s recent investment in world-class sports such as soccer and tennis. “In the case of Saudi Arabia with its vast […]
University of Guelph United Way campaign organizers have come up with a sweet way to raise money for an organization that helps people in the community while harnessing U of G food expertise. A team of volunteers from across the U of G campus have created an exclusive new ice cream called “Lotsa Local Love,” […]
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What does the future of food look like? The University of Guelph will help answer that question and more as it takes part in the 100th anniversary of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair – the largest fair of its kind in the world. The event takes place Nov. 4-13 under the theme “A Century of […]
Dr. Saara Liinamaa, a sociologist at the College of Social and Applied Social Sciences, contributed a commentary to Conversation Canada in which she examined what is meant by culture change, following the Hockey Canada scandal. The article appeared in several publications, including Yahoo!Life. A professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Liinamaa researches cultural sociology, work […]
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Dr. Kate Puddister, a criminal justice researcher in the College of Social and Applied Social Sciences, lent her thoughts to CBC News on why sentencing laws passed by the Stephen Harper government are being overturned. Puddister commented that the mandatory minimum sentences the Harper government imposed aligned with their tough-on-crime messaging. A professor in the […]
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Dr. Max Jones, a plant scientist at the Ontario Agricultural College, spoke to several media outlets about his and fellow researcher Dr. Gale Bozzo’s, new licence from Health Canada to cultivate and study “magic mushrooms.” The news was featured in the U.S. publication High Times, with the article noting that psilocybin has the potential to […]
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Dr. Simon Somogyi, an agribusiness researcher in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, offered his perspective to the Financial Post and The Alex Pierson Show on Global News Radio 980 CFPL on a further increase to dairy prices to help farmers cover the costs of fertilizer, fuel and feed. Somogyi, Arrell Chair […]
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Political science professor Dr. Leah Levac and modern conflict research assistant Jillian Crocker, discussed their anti-poverty initiative “Storied Lives: Shifting Perspectives on Poverty” in a Conversation Canada commentary. The article appeared in several publications, including the National Post. Levac is a professor in the Department of Political Science at the College of Social […]
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