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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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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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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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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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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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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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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On a recent episode of CBC Radio’s The Sunday Magazine, professor emeritus of biology Dr. Doug Larson recalled finding a patch of ancient cedars on the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario and explained its significance when it comes to understanding nature. “Every piece of nature that is still running under our own rules is a piece […]
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As society learns more about mental health, some professionals working in applied psychology are opening up about their own mental health challenges to erode stigma and provide better support for all. The growing transparency is presented in two papers recently published in Perspectives on Psychological Science and co-authored by Dr. Stephen P. Lewis, a professor […]
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Would removing best-before dates from produce help reduce food waste? It’s an idea being tried in the U.K., but a food safety expert at the University of Guelph says although the concept has some merit, it’s not without pitfalls. Dr. Keith Warriner is a professor in the Department of Food Science at the Ontario Agricultural […]
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Eight University of Guelph researchers who explore subjects ranging from cybersecurity to hip-hop music and culture have received the 2022 U of G Research Excellence Awards. These awards highlight the achievements of recently tenured faculty members and help to raise their profile among external funding agencies. The $5,000 awards are sponsored by the Office of Research […]
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Current methods for assessing the health of busy waterways like Toronto Harbour may not reveal the full picture, suggests new research from the University of Guelph. In a new paper recently published in Nature Scientific Reports, U of G-developed DNA metabarcoding technology was shown to be more effective at assessing biodiversity in the harbour than […]
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Dr. Samantha Brennan has been reappointed dean of the College of Arts (COA) for a five-year term. The decision follows a review by a committee of faculty, students and staff led by Dr. Gwen Chapman, provost and vice-president (academic). The effective renewal date is Jan. 1, 2023. Thanking the committee members for their work, Chapman […]
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Dr. Jason Coe spoke to Global News about Ember, the first service dog dedicated to hospital staff, who is the newest member of the team at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. “We are in the early stages of exploring research opportunities with the hospital team and are excited about the potential to study the impact of the […]
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A unique research project recently launched at the University of Guelph seeks to integrate Indigenous relational worldviews with government environmental monitoring and health risk assessment approaches. Dr. Diana Lewis, a professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Environmental Health Governance, is leading the project, which began […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke about food technology with Toronto Star and on The Globe and Mail’s podcast The Decibel. To The Decibel, Fraser explained why he remains optimistic about the future of food and explored ways to address the global food crisis, such as combining new agricultural technology with policy to make […]
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The University of Guelph has named Harpreet Hansra to the position of general counsel, commencing Sept. 7. The announcement was made today by Dr. Charlotte Yates, president and vice-chancellor. “Harpreet brings an outstanding breadth of legal expertise to the University,” said Yates. “I look forward to welcoming Harpreet to the U of G community and […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dr. Alan Gordon, a professor in the Department of History, who passed away July 25. Details on a memorial service for Alan will be provided in this posting as they become available. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast August 4 in Alan’s honour. Support […]
Dr. David MacDonald, a professor in the Department of Political Science who has written extensively on residential schools Indigenous children in Canada were forced to attend, spoke to elements of Pope Francis’ visit and apology to Canadians with Global News. MacDonald noted the forcible transfer of Indigenous children is part of the UN convention on genocide, […]
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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, an organizational management researcher in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the workplace expectations and trends of Gen-Z employees with Canadian Business, following news Shawn Mendes had cancelled his world tour to focus on his mental health. Chhinzer said Gen-Z employees are more likely to refuse the […]
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