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

University of Guelph research rooted in traditional seeds and driven by contemporary science is helping plants produce their own all-important nitrogen. The findings could lead to a more sustainable way to provide crops with the nitrogen boost they need. “A plant must have nitrogen to grow, but it can’t produce the essential element on its …

By Kieran C O’Doherty, Associate Professor of Psychology; Jack Teng, Project Manager for Public Engagement, UBC; Kimberlyn McGrail, Professor of Health Services and Policy Research, UBC; and Michael Burgess, Professor of Applied Philosophy, UBC

A benchtop setup in U of G’s “air lab” may hold the secret to cleaning up harmful highway smog and industrial pollutants, from automotive factories to cannabis producers – and even ridding homes of allergy-inducing or health-threatening airborne chemicals. Turning results from a lab simulator into a novel air pollution control system for potential use …

Calgary’s 2019 Stampede is over and six horses in the chuckwagon races are dead, with many calling for change. But this pattern of tragedy, public outcry and incremental reform is as old as rodeo. By Prof. Susan Nance, Department of History.

What is the perfect Canadian meal? Whether it’s pickerel and peas from Ontario, pork and poutine from Quebec, or salmon and spot prawns from British Columbia, the founder of Food Day Canada wants Canadians to choose foods grown and raised in Canada when they gather to eat on Aug. 3. University of Guelph food laureate …

Zoë Buratynsky grew up a seafarer. Circling the globe in a sailboat, she snorkelled above coral reefs, hiked up mountains and immersed herself in the cultures of the world – all while becoming an expert sailor and navigator. “My childhood was spent exploring the world,” said Buratynsky, now a second-year sociology student at the University of Guelph. “There were always …

Franco Vaccarino has indicated his intention to complete his term as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Guelph, effective Aug. 1, 2020. “Serving as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Guelph has been an extraordinary privilege, and I am deeply honoured to have had the opportunity to make a contribution to this University …

University of Guelph researchers are the first to uncover how the cannabis plant creates important pain-relieving molecules that are 30 times more powerful at reducing inflammation than Aspirin. The discovery unlocks the potential to create a naturally derived pain treatment that would offer potent relief without the risk of addiction of other painkillers. “There’s clearly a …

A rabies death in Canada indicates a breakdown in education, communication and health care. By Prof. J Scott Weese, Ontario Veterinary College

Restricted oxygen during early life development might result in lasting heart damage for many creatures, but not for alligators. Low oxygen doesn’t hurt their hearts; it makes them stronger. Now, University of Guelph researchers are beginning to understand why, pinpointing how alligator hearts benefit from tough early conditions in the egg, in a new study …

Are cats getting fatter? Until now, pet owners and veterinarians didn’t know for sure. Now University of Guelph researchers have become the first to access data on more than 19 million cats to get a picture of typical weight gain and loss over their lifetimes. The researchers at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) discovered …

The number of sub-Saharan African smallholder farmers and pastoralists using digital services continues to grow.