Some years ago, Prof. Sharada Srinivasan began exploring the heartbreaking reality that girls are unwanted in some parts of the world – unwanted to the point of being eliminated at birth. She began a research journey whose findings continue to preoccupy her. “I was talking to a lot of mothers who were trying to negotiate …

The self-inflicted scars on Prof. Stephen Lewis’s body do not define him. They record a time in his life when he was overwhelmed by depression and anxiety but found a way out through inner strength, courage and the help of others. Since then, the University of Guelph psychology professor has dedicated his career and his …

Wasting food is costly, but the good news is that households can take simple steps to prevent waste. By Kathryn Walton, Registered Dietitian and Research Fellow, and Molly Gallant, Research Associate, University of Guelph

A cup might seem like the most obvious way to measure out dry dog food, but new University of Guelph research finds that when it comes to getting portions right, dog owners often get it wrong. The study, designed to test dog owners’ measuring skills, found owners were often inaccurate, ranging from a 48 percent …

A potential drug to treat heart attacks and to prevent heart failure – for which no cure currently exists — may result from pioneering research by a University of Guelph professor. Prof. Tami Martino, Department of Biomedical Sciences, and PhD student Cristine Reitz have discovered what they believe is a novel drug target controlling the …

Women in Canadian prisons have stories to tell and want to put them to paper, says Lawrence Hill, acclaimed author and University of Guelph professor of creative writing. This fall, Hill will help inmates write some of those stories at the Grand Valley Institute for Women (GVI) in Kitchener, Ont. The award-winning author of The …

Households lose up to $1,600 a year as well as key nutrients through avoidable food waste, say University of Guelph researchers who have completed the most in-depth known study worldwide on the growing problem. The study pinpoints the hefty economic, nutritional and environmental price of food waste borne by households, a complicated but increasingly urgent …

The kids are right that we all need to step up to our collective political responsibility if we are to stop climate change.
By Prof. Monique Deveaux, Department of Philosophy and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Ethics & Global Social Change

Self-injury is a common behaviour engaged in by a broad spectrum of people and needs to be taken seriously. By Prof. Penelope Hasking, Curtin University and Prof. Stephen P. Lewis, Department of Psychology, University of Guelph

Vaping cannabis just one time can cause prolonged brain changes, according to the first-ever study of brain impacts of vaping by University of Guelph researchers – a finding that raises further concerns about the practice growing in popularity among youth. The study revealed that a single exposure to THC can change brain activity in ways …

The University of Guelph will turn its long-standing research prowess in pollinator health and conservation into North America’s first one-stop shop for honey bee research, education and outreach. U of G is planning a new, $12-million facility aimed at helping understand the stressors affecting honey bees and other pollinators and finding solutions. A recent transformational …

Chase Tang is becoming a supervillain – at least, a fictional one. The soon-to-be villainous star of the Netflix superhero series Jupiter’s Legacy says the University of Guelph had a “massive influence” on his ability to pursue his dreams. “Without the support and everything I acquired in the years I was at the University of …

Cannabis growers from commercial professionals to home enthusiasts are the target of a new online course to be launched this fall at the University of Guelph. “Cannabis Production” will be offered beginning this September as part of a new cannabis specialization in U of G’s existing horticulture certificate program. A second course in cannabis regulations …

Cities are likely to get hotter under global warming. But by countering the intense radiant heat given off by sidewalks, buildings and other infrastructure, urban landscaping and construction can make pedestrian spaces feel 10 degrees Celsius cooler or more, said a University of Guelph atmospheric scientist and co-author of a pioneering study. Published recently in …

As odd as it may seem, mowing down milkweed can help monarch butterflies. University of Guelph researchers have found that cutting down milkweed where monarch butterflies lay their eggs and where caterpillars feed benefits the vulnerable insects — but only if mowing is timed strategically. According to a new paper published in the journal Global …

While many people now keep chickens or ducks in their backyards, there has been little research into how many of these birds are carrying dangerous pathogens or what flock owners are doing to prevent pathogens from spreading until now. University of Guelph researchers are the first to uncover that many Ontario backyard birds are carrying …

Having a PhD on your resume is key to closing the gender pay gap, according to new University of Guelph research. In a first-ever study of recent graduates and gender pay equity, researchers found the higher the level of education upon graduation, the smaller the gender pay gap. The study revealed the average wage for …

In a first-ever study investigating the risk of neonicotinoid insecticides to ground-nesting bees, University of Guelph researchers have discovered at least one species is being exposed to lethal levels of the chemicals in the soil. Examining the presence of these commonly used pesticides in soil is important given the majority of bee species in Canada …

Carbon reservoirs in the soil of boreal forests are being released by more frequent and larger wildfires, according to a new study involving a University of Guelph researcher. As wildfires continue to ravage northern areas across the globe, a research team investigated the impact of these extreme fires on previously intact carbon stores by studying …

The global response after the Typhoon Haiyan disaster is a cautionary case that demonstrates the seductiveness of survival myths that ultimately do more harm than good. By Yvonne Su, PhD Candidate, International Development and Political Science and Maria Tanyag, Lecturer in International Relations, Australian National University