Three noted Indigenous scholars will discuss this Friday research related to legal and relational responses to gendered violence and settler colonialism for an online lecture as part of the University of Guelph’s Indigenous Scholars Lecture Series. The lecture series is intended to create a space for U of G students to hear from leading Indigenous …
A One Health researcher at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is leading a US$3.6-million study focused on reducing preventable waterborne disease in residential drinking well water. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health in the United States. Dr. Heather Murphy, who recently joined OVC’s Department of Pathobiology as a …
Known as Canada’s Food University, the University of Guelph will play a significant role in a new national food policy advisory body intended to help ensure a healthier, more prosperous and sustainable food system, including meeting agri-food challenges exposed by the pandemic. Dr. Evan Fraser, director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute (AFI), will …
The University of Guelph will house a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health and the Guelph Family Health Team (GFHT). The clinic is part of a robust, cross-organizational community vaccination plan unveiled today by WDG Public Health. Dr. Nicola Mercer, medical officer of health and CEO of WDG Public …
The University of Guelph’s Department of Physics will host a livestream of the Mars rover landing on Thursday, Feb. 18, featuring faculty member Dr. Ralf Gellert, who was the instrument lead scientist on the Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity Mars rovers. The livestream will begin at 3 p.m. ET ahead of the 3:30 p.m. scheduled landing …
High-volume testing for the COVID-19 virus and its variants will be launched through a new partnership between Multiplex Genomics Inc. — a biotechnology company based on University of Guelph-developed research — and LifeLabs. The collaboration will enable Multiplex Genomics to boost Ontario’s COVID-19 testing capacity by 50,000 tests per day by mid-2021. “This new alliance will lead to unprecedented testing capacity …
Despite the pandemic, the University of Guelph community raised nearly $540,000 for the annual United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin campaign. The money will help fund more than 72 programs at 50 local organizations supported by the United Way. The 2020 U of G campaign began Sept. 22. “The amount of support these dollars will offer …
Thirteen University of Guelph faculty members studying everything from COVID-19 in pets to Indigenous environmental governance have been named Research Leadership Chairs (RLC) by the University. “The RLC program promotes and sustains the groundbreaking research happening at the University of Guelph. These outstanding researchers have remarkable records of excellence in their respective disciplines, and we …
In celebration of United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Let’s Talk Science at the University of Guelph is hosting an online Women in STEM panel discussion on Feb. 11. The panel discussion, which includes U of G students and scientists working in various science, technology, engineering and math fields, is part …
A University of Guelph psychology professor has contributed to new World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for managing chronic pain in children. Dr. Meghan McMurtry, who researches pain and health in children and adolescents, was the sole psychologist on the WHO panel that drafted the guidelines, which present the current scientific evidence and recommendations for best …
Azadeh Elmizadeh, a recent graduate of the University of Guelph’s master of fine art program, is the 2020 recipient of the Joseph Plaskett post-graduate award in painting, which recognizes exceptional emerging Canadian painters in a graduate program. This is the fourth time in the last 10 years that a U of G MFA student has …
An expert in infectious disease at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is being recognized for his work supporting Ontario veterinarians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Scott Weese, director of U of G’s Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses and a veterinary internal medicine specialist in the Department of Pathobiology, has received the …
The University of Guelph is increasing measures, monitoring and enforcement to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19 on campus. People found to be violating University, government and Public Health protocols will face penalties that could include a provincial fine of $880 under the Reopening Ontario Act. Violations may include failure to wear a mask …
The University of Guelph is Canada’s top employer among higher education institutions and one of the best employers overall in Canada, according to Forbes magazine. The University placed fourth overall in the Canada’s Best Employers ranking released today. U of G was the top-ranked university on the list, with the University of Toronto placing fifth …
Dear Members of Our U of G Community: I am writing today to update all of you on a serious situation affecting our Guelph campus. As you may know, we are dealing with an extensive COVID-19 outbreak resulting from unsanctioned social gatherings in our University residences earlier this month. So far, more than two …
The University of Guelph has just learned of seven confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 connected to the University’s East Village Townhouses. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has declared an outbreak. This allows Public Health to support the University with additional resources to help manage the situation. This is an evolving situation; the number of positive cases will …
Improving lives of pets, veterinary clients and veterinary teams through communication and relationship-building is the goal of a new $1-million chair awarded at the University of Guelph. Believed to be the first of its kind worldwide, the new VCA Canada Chair in Relationship-Centred Veterinary Medicine will be held by Dr. Jason Coe, a leading expert …
Dear members of the University of Guelph community: I am writing to you all today to share some important information. During the last several months, the University of Guelph has been working diligently to review our policies and procedures related to sexual violence. Today, the University is sharing two important reports containing recommendations that will …
Updated: January 13, 2021 University of Guelph services and activities continue to be affected by the provincewide shutdown and the recently announced stay-at-home order that will last at least 28 days. To keep the U of G community informed, we are posting updates to the “University of Guelph Measures During COVID-19 Provincewide Shutdown” section on …
Dr. Caitlin Grant aims to ensure that pets eat right and that veterinarians have the information they need to provide sound advice to pet owners about the importance of proper nutrition for companion animal health. The three-time University of Guelph grad has joined the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) as the holder of the new Nestlé Purina Professorship in Companion Animal Nutrition. Nestlé …