The University of Guelph and the Professional Staff Association (PSA), which negotiates terms and conditions of employment for more than 800 professional and managerial employees, have reached a tentative agreement for a renewed compact agreement. The previous agreement expired May 1, 2017. “The parties’ negotiation teams worked diligently to reach an agreement that is fair …
It’s already known some fish have big hearts — at least during the winter. Now a U of G professor has identified a protein that enables fish to change the size of their hearts based on the temperature of the water. The finding might yield clues to treating or preventing heart damage in humans. “Fish …
A new test for diagnosing colorectal cancer is the goal for a University of Guelph researcher who will receive a new grant from the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). Molecular and cellular biology professor Emma Allen-Vercoe will receive $439,750 over the next three years for her study intended to develop a new diagnostic test. On average, …
University of Guelph projects, ranging from converting agri-food waste into energy to improving health of young children, received more than $630,000 in federal funds today. Five U of G projects will receive funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), it was announced by Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan in Sudbury, Ont. The funding will …
The University of Guelph is home to two Indigenous athletics camps, the first camps of their kind, with U of G varsity athletes playing a key role. Indigenous teenagers from across Ontario are visiting U of G Aug. 14 to 18 for the Indigenous Leadership and Sport Camp. The leadership camp was funded by the …
Bumblebees are less able to start colonies when exposed to a common neonicotinoid pesticide, according to a new University of Guelph study. Prof. Nigel Raine has discovered that exposure to thiamethoxam reduces the chances of a bumblebee queen starting a new colony by more than one-quarter. This study has garnered international media coverage with stories …
A University of Guelph engineering professor has been named the incoming president of the Canadian Society for Bioengineering (CSBE). Prof. Suresh Neethirajan was selected as CSBE president-elect on Aug. 9. He will serve a one-year term as president beginning July 2018. An internationally recognized researcher, Neethirajan has received awards from Engineers Canada and the American …
The University of Guelph mourns the death of an alumnus killed in the Burkina Faso terrorist attack on Aug. 13, said U of G president Franco Vaccarino. Bilel Diffalah, who graduated in 2012 with a certificate in Canadian agri-food studies from the U of G Alfred Campus, was among 18 people killed by gunmen in …
Plant agriculture professor Dave Hooker discussed how this year’s rainfall is affecting farmers with the Toronto Star Aug. 13. Heavy rainfall and flooding is hurting this year’s crop, according to the article. Hooker said the quality and quantity of this year’s yield could be harmed through loss of nutrients such as nitrogen. He studies soil …
By: Kelly Hodgins Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in The Conversation Canada. As consumers become increasingly dissatisfied with conventional, large-scale food systems, they are seeking ways to reconnect with their food. For the wealthy, that translates into a turn toward what we call the “alternative food system.” My extensive research into North American food …
Tackling global food issues will be the focus for 12 graduate students in the inaugural cohort of the Food From Thought research assistantship program beginning this September at the University of Guelph. The research assistantships are part of the University’s Food From Thought research program intended to help find sustainable ways to feed the world’s …
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in The Conversation Canada. Canada Day 2017 marks the sesquicentennial of Confederation. While the anniversary is a chance to reflect on the past, The Conversation Canada asked some of our academic authors to look down the road a further 150 years – or “Canada +150.” What will our world and …
The differences between Canadian and American meat inspection systems were examined in a recent interview by food science professor Keith Warriner with CBC’s On The Money. Warriner spoke with host Havard Gould about the differences between the two systems, the role of safety audits and discussed if inspections could play a role in upcoming free …
The Toronto Star featured a new online reporting system Aug. 7 designed to help researchers monitor the spread of ticks and the potential for tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease. Pathobiology professor Scott Weese, who developed the Tick Tracker, says the data could serve as an “early warning system.” The Tick Tracker may also reveal …
A study by University of Guelph researchers on gastrointestinal illnesses and water containers made headlines Aug. 7. Researchers took samples from drinking water stored in 104 containers at 76 homes in the Inuit community of Rigolet in Labrador. They found illness-causing bacteria in the water, the result of improperly cleaned containers and bottles. Population medicine …
A first-ever Canadian study on sausage mislabelling by University of Guelph researchers is making headlines today. A research team headed by U of G Prof. Robert Hanner found mislabelling and cross-species contamination of meat ingredients in 20 per cent of sausage samples. Canadian Press reporter Liam Casey wrote about the discovery, and his article was …
Using cutting-edge DNA-based technology, University of Guelph researchers have conducted the first-ever Canadian study of sausage mislabelling. The researchers found mislabelling and cross-species contamination of meat ingredients in 20 per cent of sausage samples selected from grocery stores across the country. “This study now provides us with a baseline that we can use when working with …
Summer is a popular time for Adopt-a-Pet theme months. However, some animal advocates say these theme months lead people to impulsively acquire pets, only to return or abandon them months later. University of Guelph population medicine professor Jason Coe and researcher Rachel O’Connor led a study, published recently in the journal Society & Animals, on …
The 2017 World Dwarf Games will be held Aug. 4 to 12 at the University of Guelph. More than 400 athletes from 19 countries are expected to take part, making it the most popular dwarf games in the event’s 24-year history. Held every four years, the games are the largest sporting event exclusively for athletes …
A U of G researcher’s study on inequitable access to food was recently featured in The Globe and Mail and National Post, and in radio and television outlets across Canada. In the stories, researcher Kelly Hodgins, program coordinator with the Arrell Food Institute, discussed a new paper on barriers for lower income households to obtaining local, organic, …