A woman or girl is killed every three days in Canada, with a total of 118 killed by violence in 2019, according to the latest report from the University of Guelph-led Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability (CFOJA). The annual #CallItFemicide report provides statistics and insights into the killing of women and girls in …
A University of Guelph team has won a $20,000 (U.S.) grant for developing a tool kit to help families reduce their household food waste by improving the way they shop for groceries, prepare meals and store food. The Food Waste Reduction Toolkit was among four projects recognized in the Danone Institute North America’s “One Planet …
From breeding climate-adapted dairy cattle to improving disease resistance in winter wheat to brewing better craft beer, seven agriculture and agri-food research projects led by University of Guelph experts will receive more than $2.5 million under the Ontario Regional Priorities Partnership Program (ON-RP3). Funding for eight genomics projects across Ontario – including seven initiatives led by U of G researchers – …
Following an intensive series of discussions, the University of Guelph has signed four partnership agreements with major post-secondary institutions in India. These formal agreements in research, education and outreach strengthen U of G’s role as a global leader in veterinary medicine and One Health, said Malcolm Campbell, vice-president (research). Campbell signed the agreements during a …
The University of Guelph community has once again proven itself a United Way fundraising powerhouse, surpassing its $620,000 goal by just over $1,000, and counting. This makes the 11th time that U of G has raised more than $500,000 for the regional United Way campaign. Campaign co-chairs Carolyn Kerr and Jill Ferguson said the success …
A key trade negotiator with former U.S. president Barack Obama’s administration will headline this year’s Arrell Food Summit to be held by the University of Guelph Dec. 3 in Toronto. Darci Vetter, former chief agricultural trade negotiator and deputy undersecretary at the U.S Department of Agriculture, will talk about global opportunities and challenges during the …
The recent exploration of Mars has proven many theories and opened up new areas of inquiry about life on the Red Planet, on Earth and in the universe, said space scientist Scott VanBommel. A research scientist in the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department’s Remote Sensing Laboratory at Washington University in St. Louis, VanBommel completed undergraduate …
Through $15,000 in awards and scholarships, the University of Guelph aims to support gender equity activities on campus and in the community. The awards are part of the United Nations’ HeForShe initiative for men and people of all genders to stand in solidarity with women to create a bold, visible and united force for gender …
Lots of quality dog cuddles are being offered on the University of Guelph campus this academic year, as the University expands its popular Take a Paws program to a weekly event. The program gives students an opportunity to talk with a volunteer and a dog, and to feel, touch, pet and cuddle the animal. Run …
Giving recent College of Arts grads a kick-start on careers within the community is the aim of a new philanthropist-funded University of Guelph apprenticeship program set to launch in January. The Guelph Arts Apprenticeship Program (GAAP) is a partnership among the University, the City of Guelph, local businesses and donor Alan Rottenberg. He will provide a …
Two influential University of Guelph professors have made the Web of Science Group’s Highly Cited Researchers list for 2019. For the second year in a row, Profs. Merritt Turetsky, Department of Integrative Biology, and Stephen LeBlanc, Department of Population Medicine, have joined an elite group of global scholars who are among the top one per cent of researchers with …
The University of Guelph’s Indira Naidoo-Harris is among 100 noteworthy women included in 100 Years/100 Women, an exhibit at the Holcim Gallery in the FirstOntario Arts Centre in Milton, Ont. Naidoo-Harris was named U of G’s AVP (diversity and human rights) in August. The 100 Years/100 Women art installation is a collaboration between the Canadian …
Instilling a strong sense of equity and inclusion alongside professional ethics for new engineering students is the goal of a new ceremony launched by the University of Guelph’s School of Engineering. The inaugural Gryphon Wing Ceremony was held Nov. 10. The annual event at U of G will bookend the Iron Ring ceremony that traditionally …
A novel antibiotic sensor that can be used to test animal products such as milk or honey has earned University of Guelph students one of the top prizes in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) foundation’s 2019 competition. The team of 33 students created the Viosensor, a modular biosensor that can detect tetracycline, an antibiotic …
U of G is holding a Remembrance Day service at 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 11 in War Memorial Hall in honour of our veterans and active duty personal. The event will show a video featuring Ross Morton, a Second World War veteran, sharing his experiences in the war. Rev. Dr. John Walsh and Prof. Malcolm Campbell, …
To lead sustainability efforts at the University of Guelph, Brandon Raco has to be thoughtful, respectful, empathetic and appreciative of others. And telling good stories – sharing strong narratives that inspire and drive action – is at the heart of what he does. “Trying to understand those very human issues and challenges when implementing a …
U of G’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics MBA program has been recognized as one of the world’s best for its focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The University’s MBA placed in the global top 20 graduate business programs in the Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking released today. The rankings …
For the fifth year running, the University of Guelph ranks second among Canadian comprehensive universities in an annual national survey of top research institutions. U of G claimed second spot out of 13 comprehensive universities – those with a full range of graduate programs and professional schools without a medical school – in the 2019 …
The selection committee for the University of Guelph’s ninth president and vice-chancellor seeks input and advice from the University community through an online survey and public forums. The committee will use community feedback to help develop the position profile for hiring U of G’s next president. Through an online survey and upcoming presidential search forums, community members will be invited to share ideas on opportunities and challenges facing U of G during …
From expertise in pollinator preservation to the use of 3-D printing technology in animal surgery, the University of Guelph’s world-leading research will be on display at the 97th edition of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair this fall. The fair begins Friday and runs to Nov. 10. The Toronto-based event celebrates food, agriculture, livestock and horsemanship. …