The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Luke MacDonald, a student entering his third year in environmental sciences, who passed away Aug. 10. A celebration of life will take place in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 18. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on that day in Luke’s honour. Support services and […]
Cotutelle at U of G: Study Abroad, Earn a Double Doctorate
Dr. Becky Breau had never planned to pursue a PhD, but the University of Guelph student found that after her master’s program, her research in human health and nutritional sciences felt incomplete. Through discussion with her academic advisers, Breau learned of a new U of G initiative called the cotutelle doctorate. The arrangement allows PhD […]
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Agriculture Economist Makes Headlines on Future of Farming
Ontario Agricultural College economist Dr. Alfons Weersink discussed the implications of a changing agricultural landscape with national media outlets. To The Globe and Mail, Weersink said “the higher land value has made it a little more complicated for the intergenerational farm transfers” and has discouraged youth from farming through renting. Weersink also explored what policy […]
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Toronto Star Speaks With Ecologist About PPE, Wildlife Study
College of Biological Science ecologist Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs discussed new research they led on how wildlife is affected by discarded personal protective equipment items with the Toronto Star. Jacobs said the public’s responses to the study, which includes photos of wildlife caught in items like masks, show “a significant amount of caring.” A professor in […]
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U of G Vaccine Candidates Listed by World Health Organization
Four novel vaccine candidates developed by a University of Guelph chemist have been recently recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for potential use in treating what medical experts call a “hidden pandemic.” Combatting the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to conventional antibiotics is the goal of researchers including Dr. Mario Monteiro, a professor […]
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Canada’s Disappearing ‘Average Farmer’ Means One-Size-Fits-All Policies No Longer Work
By Dr. Alfons Weersink, Department of Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Canada’s agriculture industry has been undergoing significant changes over the past 45 years. Since the 1970s, the number of farms has been steadily declining, but not all farms have […]
Marketing Professor Analyzes Cigarette Packaging
Cigarette companies are mandated to include health warnings on their packages. As brands find new ways to balance the mandate and self-advertising, one has taken it a step further, argues a University of Guelph marketing professor. In a commentary in Tobacco Control, a BMJ journal that publishes research on worldwide tobacco use, Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, a professor in the […]
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Ecologist’s Book Recommendation Featured in Conversation Canada
Ontario Agricultural College professor Dr. Madhur Anand offered to The Conversation Canada her recommendation for one of five books and films about the India Partition on the 75th anniversary. The article appeared in dozens of publications, including Yahoo! News and the Houston Chronicle. While writing her memoir This Red Line Goes Straight to Your Heart: […]
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Sport Engagement Researcher Talks Equal Pay with Toronto Star
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics professor Dr. Katie Lebel discussed equal pay in sport with the Toronto Star, amid news that the winner of the men’s event at the National Bank Open tennis tournament will receive twice as much as the woman winner. Lebel said the factors that determine prize money are “deeply institutionalized” and any […]
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AP Speaks With Ecologist About Tracking Moths
College of Biological Science ecologist Dr. Ryan Norris offered his thoughts to the Associated Press on a research project that employed radio trackers to monitor moth migration. The article appeared in more than 100 publications, including the Washington Post and the San Franciso Chronicle. Norris, who was not involved with the project, said the […]
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Finance Researcher Discusses Business Planning with MoneyWise
Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics professor Dr. Nikola Gradojevic provided some answers to Moneywise Canada’s question: “Is it a good time to start a new business?” The article appeared in several publications across the country including the Toronto Sun and the Ottawa Citizen. Despite current inflation, “it is never unwise to […]
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Parking on Campus: What You Need to Know for Fall 2022
Fall semester on-campus parking permits are now available for purchase. Refer to the chart below for updated rates and buy your permit online through the Campus Parking Services website. Winter semester permits will be available later this fall. The Parking office reopens September 6! Staff will be available for in-person service Monday to Friday from […]
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Environmental Scientist Comments on GHG Emissions to CTV News
Ontario Agricultural College researcher Dr. Claudia Wagner Riddle provided her thoughts to CTV News on the Canadian federal government’s plan to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 30 per cent before 2030. Wagner Riddle said estimates show it is feasible to cut agricultural GHG emissions without reducing the use of fertilizer, which is a […]
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Food Economist Discusses Grain Exports with CBC
Ontario Agricultural College researcher Dr. Alfons Weersink discussed the first grain shipment from Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February with CBC News Network. The shipment, headed to Lebanon, “offers a sign of hope that things are opening up” for countries reliant on grain imports. A professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource […]
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U of G Robotics Team Ready to Roll at Rover Competition
They were underdogs the first time and managed an impressive result. This year, the University of Guelph Robotics Team is planning an even stronger finish with its latest entry in the Canadian International Rover Challenge. The four-day event begins this Friday and will see more than 15 student robotics teams from around the world compete […]
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Toronto Star Consults Food Safety Researcher on Runaway Cows
Ontario Agricultural College researcher Dr. Keith Warriner spoke to the Toronto Star on whether cows that escaped into the wilderness en route to the slaughterhouse are safe to eat. Warriner said the federal government requires livestock to be tracked throughout the supply chain to ensure the animals were reared in controlled environments. A professor in […]
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Sport Management Prof Makes Headlines on Hockey Canada Chair’s Resignation
Dr. Ann Pegoraro, the Lang Chair in Sport Management in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, lent her thoughts to several news outlets on the resignation of the director of Hockey Canada’s board. Pegoraro shared her thoughts to CTV News on what sort of leader should take the role next and commented on […]
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New Larger, More Accessible McLaughlin Library Entrance
The McLaughlin Library is pleased to announce the completion of its new entrance. Facing onto Johnston Green and featuring eight doors, including two accessibility entrances, and a vestibule three times larger than the previous one, the new entrance was built to easily accommodate a greater volume of library visitors. Part of the renovation included the […]
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation Podcast Features English Professor
College of Arts professor Dr. Catherine Bush discussed her concept of “earth aunties” on a recent edition of the Counterpoint podcast from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. “What interests me about the role of the aunt is that you don’t choose it necessarily, but you choose how to perform it. It really engages you with caring […]
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Emergency Veterinarian Makes Headlines on Pets and Heat Waves
Dr. Shane Bateman, a professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, provided tips to national media outlets on how to ensure pets stay cool during heat waves. He appeared on several CBC Radio stations, including CBC Kitchener-Waterloo, and recommended owners plan ahead to ensure their activities present the least risk to their pets. “You can […]
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