The University of Guelph mourns with the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon communities, and with all those affected, following a series of violent attacks in Saskatchewan this past weekend. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims and with all those affected by this tragedy. We acknowledge the interconnectedness of Indigenous […]
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In the first moments after a wildfire sparks, the shape and speed of the response are critical. Mobilizing aircraft is one of the first steps and new research from the University of Guelph is evaluating previous responses to better prepare for wildfires in British Columbia. Working with Natural Resources Canada, Dr. Khurram Nadeem, a statistics […]
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Another interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada means some Canadians could be spending a lot more on their mortgage and debt, but a University of Guelph finance researcher believes the rate hikes will end soon. Dr. Nikola Gradojevic is a professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics within the […]
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From Sept. 8 to 16, nominations will be accepted for vacant positions on the University’s Senate. The Senate deals mainly with matters of academic policy such as academic misconduct, creating and closing programs, quality assurance, research and University honours and awards. The Senate also elects the Chancellor. To find out more about the positions available […]
Communication, engagement and accountability were among commitments for the new academic year shared by University of Guelph president Dr. Charlotte Yates at this week’s community breakfast on campus. In welcoming faculty and staff to the 19th annual event held Sept. 6 in the W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre, Yates discussed her vision for the 2022-23 academic […]
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Shining a light on the lasting effects of eugenics is the aim of a new online learning source assembled by a team of survivor-activists, artists and scholars brought together by University of Guelph researchers. “Into the Light: Living Histories of Oppression and Education in Ontario” is a new teaching tool designed to build awareness about […]
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College of Biological Science ecologist Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs explored how discarded personal protective equipment (PPE) from the pandemic, like disposable masks, is impacting wildlife and how the litter could be minimized in a Conversation Canada commentary. The article appeared in dozens of publications, including the National Post and was co-written with U of G grads […]
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Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics professor Dr. Katie Lebel discussed how Serena Williams harnessed the power of fashion throughout her career to Reuters. The article appeared in several publications including the National Post and the U.K.’s Daily Mail. “Sexism has been pretty pervasive when it comes to women´s clothing… The expectations […]
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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences physics lecturer Orbax discussed the delay of the NASA Artemis mission launch with CTV News Channel. After breaking down the issues behind the scrubbing of the launch of Artemis 1, he discussed the goals of the mission. Orbax is the co-founder of Royal City Science, a not-for-profit organization dedicated […]
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Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics marketing professor Dr. Timothy Dewhirst reflected on the use of product placement in movies following the 40th anniversary of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in a Toronto Star commentary. Advertising for Reese’s Pieces in E.T. represented a turning point in movie product placement, noted Dewhirst. He added product placement […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Ben McFadyen, a Master of Science (Plant Agriculture) student, who passed away August 29. A celebration of life for Ben will take place at McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home in Guelph on Thursday, Sept. 8 starting at 10 a.m. Condolences may be shared with Ben’s […]
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By Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs, Department of Integrative Biology, Jackie Saturno, research associate, Dalhousie University, and Justine Ammendolia, PhD student, Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, masking has been one of the key public health measures put in […]
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Dr. Sky Gilbert, a professor in the College of Art’s School of English and Theatre Studies, appeared on TVO’s The Agenda for to discuss his work studying queer themes in literature and theatre. In the segment, Gilbert commented on the role of arts in politics and shared his ideas of what art should be. Gilbert is […]
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Ontario Agricultural College professor emeritus Dr. Gard Otis told Global News why people may see more wasps and hornets than usual at this time of year. As wasp nests grow in size and in population throughout the mid to late summer, there is an increased pressure on them to gather food towards the fall, explained Otis. […]
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The underlying causes of the semiconductor chip shortage that began with the pandemic lockdowns are not going away anytime soon, warns a University of Guelph computer engineer. Dr. Stefano Gregori is a professor in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the founder and director of the Microelectronics Research Laboratory. In the School of […]
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As you’re soaking up the last days of summer, why not dive into a good book with Gryphons Read? Gryphons Read, U of G’s campus-wide book club, celebrates its sixth year with Home of the Floating Lily, by Bangladeshi-Canadian author and lawyer Silmy Abdullah. This collection of eight short stories follows the lives of Bangladeshi […]
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Upload Your COVID-19 Vaccination Status Vaccination remains one of the best ways to protect yourself, to avoid serious illness from COVID-19, and to prevent disruption of your on-campus activities. We strongly encourage everyone to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination and booster doses. Please provide current details on your vaccination status through U […]
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What goes up must come down. That rings true for physics and for a batch of barley seeds University of Guelph scientists sent to space last year. Now that the seeds provided by The Glenlivet have returned to Earth, Dr. Mike Dixon, a professor in the School of Environmental Sciences and director of the Controlled […]
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It’s common practice for farmers to apply insecticides to their crops, but one University of Guelph research team wants to know if the substances they’re using are pollinator friendly. Dr. Amanda Liczner studies bumblebee behaviour as a post-doctoral researcher in the School of Environmental Sciences at the Ontario Agricultural College. She and her research team […]
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Fourteen incoming undergraduate students at the University of Guelph received top entrance awards during an event held Sept. 2. Twelve of the students received President’s Scholarships, which recognize high school achievements, leadership abilities and citizenship activities. One student received the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor’s Scholarship, named for former long-time chancellor Lincoln Alexander. The award recognizes top […]
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