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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August 1 marks Emancipation Day in Canada. It’s a day set aside to acknowledge and reflect on our country’s dark and painful history of slavery. It’s also an opportunity to recommit to standing up to anti-Black racism and all forms of discrimination in our society. Today, 188 years after the passing of the British Parliament’s […]
By Dr. Myrna Dawson, Department of Sociology and Anthropology This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The London Police Services Board in Ontario is preparing a request urging the federal government to add femicide and its definition to the Criminal Code of Canada. Joined by […]
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Turfgrass researcher Dr. Katerina Serlemitsos Jordan spoke with The Weather Network about why there may be holes in your lawn throughout the summer. Jordan said raccoons and skunks will dig to prey on grubs living under the grass and made recommendations on how to prevent the issue. A professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture, […]
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A day before the leadership of Hockey Canada was set to resume testifying to the standing committee on Canadian Heritage addressing allegations of sexual misconduct among its players, the organization released an action plan to address “toxic behaviour.” For one University of Guelph sport management researcher, the timing is too late. Dr. Ann Pegoraro […]
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A University of Guelph emergency veterinary specialist is reminding pet owners that their companions, especially dogs, are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness. Dr. Shane Bateman is a professor in the Department of Clinical Studies and an emergency and critical care specialist in the Health Sciences Centre at the Ontario Veterinary College. He is a board […]
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Food Day Canada will take place July 30, a day for all Canadians to celebrate their cuisine and everyone who helps to get it to the table. The annual celebration was founded by the late Anita Stewart, who was the University of Guelph’s food laureate, the first such role at a Canadian university. To help […]
Drought conditions currently affecting many parts of Canada could not have arrived at a worse time for farmers, say two University of Guelph field crop specialists. Dr. Joshua Nasielski is a professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the Ontario Agricultural College, who holds the MacSon Professorship and researches the agronomy and physiology of […]
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