With COVID-19 highlighting the need for skilled personal support workers (PSWs) for long-term care facilities, a new continuing education course being launched this year by the University of Guelph is intended to enable Ontario PSWs to upgrade their skills quickly and easily. The “micro-credential” program to be offered by U of G’s Open Learning and […]
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With Canada set to compete once again for Olympic gold in women’s hockey this week, the debate about whether the sport even deserves to be in the Olympics has been reignited. However, University of Guelph sports management expert Dr. Ann Pegoraro argues the real focus should be on further investing in women’s sports. The argument to […]
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The Ambassador Bridge may be open again at Windsor, Ont., but blockades continue at multiple border crossings, and that could have long-lasting and damaging effects on Canada’s important trade relationship with its closest neighbour, says a University of Guelph researcher. Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor is a professor in U of G’s Department of Food, Agricultural […]
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Increased availability of COVID-19 rapid tests for students, faculty and staff starting Feb. 16 Starting Wednesday, Feb. 16, COVID-19 rapid testing kits will be available to all units to support our community’s health and safety. As of Feb. 16: Students may pick up rapid testing kits by showing their campus card to cashiers in Creelman […]
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In the Feb. 12 edition of “The Saturday Debate,” published in the Toronto Star, marketing professor Dr. Timothy Dewhirst debated Star columnist Rick Salutin on whether Major League Baseball will retain its fans if the season is delayed over labour disputes. Dewhirst argued that baseball is losing its appeal to younger audiences, with games becoming […]
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U of G environmental sciences professor Dr. Madhur Anand appeared in this month’s issue of The Walrus for a column called “Ask An Ecologist.” Anand addressed the question of “How is the climate crisis changing our seasons?”, noting that seasonal lengths are changing, from longer summers to shorter winters, because of climate change. She explained these […]
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Wastewater data from University of Guelph researchers that is crucial for regional monitoring of Omicron will now be publicly available from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health beginning next week. Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, professor in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), said the wastewater testing data will be posted on the WDG Public Health dashboard. He believes this […]
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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. By Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Prof. Sunghun Lim, Texas Tech University Trade between Canada and the United States was hampered for almost a week by the blockade of the Ambassador Bridge at the Windsor-Detroit border as part […]
Canada’s dairy supply management body raised the price of milk this month and Dr. Simon Somogyi shared some thoughts with The Globe and Mail about the impact on Canadians. Speaking to The Globe, Somogyi warned customers could see rising prices and shrinking portions to absorb increasing costs. Since those increases are still moving through supply […]
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The most recent U of G Senate meeting was held on Feb. 7. Below are key highlights from the meeting. A full synopsis of the meeting is available on the University Secretariat’s website. New Master of Project Management and GDip in Project Management* Senate approved a proposal from the Gordon S. Lang School of Business […]
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By Dr. Charlotte Yates, president of the University of Guelph and a leading scholar in the Canadian automotive industry, labour markets and employment of women February 11 is the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a reminder that both science and gender equality are critical for achieving internationally agreed development goals. […]
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Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), made headlines this week, speaking to the The New York Times and CBC Science examining concerns about COVID-19 in white-tailed deer. Speaking to CBC, Weese, director of the Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, said COVID-19 and its association with animals […]
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As a scientist, Dr. Joanne O’Meara loves nothing more than asking questions. But as she looks down her roster of students every semester, one question always nags at the University of Guelph physics professor: Where are all the women? O’Meara is an award-winning science educator in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences who recently […]
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The “freedom convoy” protests that have spread to the Ambassador Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit, Mich., may have implications for Canada’s food supply, says a University of Guelph agribusiness researcher. Every year, between $8 billion and $12 billion worth of food products cross the bridge into Canada. Combine that with Canada’s short growing […]
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Amid their studies, part-time jobs and family commitments, a growing and passionate group of women students at the University of Guelph are furthering their own potential and that of their peers – and even future generations – through outreach efforts to engage students and especially girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Numbering in […]
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Despite a recent Statistics Canada census report showing the number of Canadians living in rural areas continuing to decline, a University of Guelph rural planning expert says the pandemic could cause these overall numbers to reverse. According to the report, the number of Canadians living in rural areas has dropped for the ninth census in […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star this week, Dr. Maya Goldenberg, professor in the Department of Philosophy, offered some insight on how to approach conversations about vaccination with family and friends whose views may differ. “It’s very easy to get frustrated,” she said, noting that discussion may make people defensive. With patience and kindness, Goldenberg said, […]
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A Financial Post article detailing the process behind shipping food to Canada consulted Arrell Food Institute director Dr. Evan Fraser on the dilemmas involved with Canada’s food supply chain. In the article, Fraser warned the current way the food supply chain system works won’t last forever, similarly to his comments in the Toronto Star. […]
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Friday, Feb. 11 is the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day focused on science and gender equality. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of women in all fields of science and to inspire and engage girls in their love of the subject. At U of G, we’re proud […]
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Nominations will be accepted for positions on the University’s Senate and Board of Governors until Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. Opportunities are available for faculty/librarians, staff and students. The Senate and Board are the two highest governing bodies at the University of Guelph. Members of each help shape the future direction of the University […]
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