By Dr. Jeffrey M. Farber, professor of food safety and Dr. Valeria R Parreira, adjunct professor, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph; Profs. Lucia Anelich, and Ryk Lues, Centre for Applied Food Sustainability and Biotechnology, Central University of Technology […]
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The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. On Feb. 12, the provincial government announced that Guelph will move into the Red-Control level of the province’s COVID-19 framework. This means certain activities and operations can resume at U of G. In the Red-Control level of the framework, the provincial government recommends that trips outside […]
With COVID-19 testing now a race against the clock, University of Guelph researchers are developing a novel device for rapid diagnosis to help prevent backlogs that delay care and deter people from getting tested. This new microfluidic process involves manipulating the virus to make copies that can be readily identified. The process takes less time […]
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A viral immunologist highlights outstanding questions about the emergency use of vaccines against COVID-19. By Dr. Byram W. Bridle, associate professor of viral immunology, Department of Pathobiology […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
There is much to celebrate on this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, particularly in this challenging year. University of Guelph women scientists have been at the research forefront during the COVID-19 crisis, advancing knowledge of the virus and creating policies and methods for testing and developing treatments and vaccines. At the same […]
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Jeff A.D. Martin has brushed up against the harder, darker edges of society, both as a kid growing up in a tough neighbourhood in Etobicoke, Ont., and as a York Regional Police officer. He is dedicated to helping young people understand that no matter how difficult their circumstances may seem, they can rise above them […]
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CBC Windsor highlighted a new paper by School of Environmental Sciences researchers who made the first Canadian sighting of hibiscus bees (Ptilothrix bombiformis) in Canada. Master’s student Janean Sharkey described the discovery in Ojibway Prairie Park Nature Reserve (OPPNR) in Windsor, Ont., in a research paper co-authored by post-doctoral researcher Dr. Alana Pindar and Dr. […]
Dr. Meghan McMurtry, a professor in the Department of Psychology, contributed a commentary to The Globe and Mail about how those with a high degree of fear of needles can conquer their fear in order to get the new COVID-19 vaccines. McMurtry, who researches pain and health in children and adolescents, explained that a form […]
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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 […]
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This June, U of G will honour our newest grads with a special online celebration. The event allows us to mark the accomplishments of both our winter and our spring 2021 graduates while protecting the health and safety of students, their families and our community. “Convocation is a very important moment for our graduates and […]
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A bee species recorded for the first time in Canada by University of Guelph researchers may provide further evidence that critical pollinators and other creatures are widening their natural ranges under climate change. The team members also say this first-ever Canadian sighting of the American migrant underlines the importance of maintaining a unique habitat in […]
The most recent U of G Senate meeting was held on Feb. 1. Below are key highlights from the meeting. A full synopsis of the meeting is available on the University Secretariat’s website. Leadership Updates President Charlotte Yates, Vice-President (Research) Malcolm Campbell and Interim Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Gwen Chapman, provided Senators with updates on: […]
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Two naturalist interns with the University of Guelph’s Arboretum, Kitty and Jenny Lin, spoke to CBC Radio’s Fresh Air about how to spot snowy owls migrating to Ontario and respectfully enjoy their presence. The Lins explained that snowy owls often migrate south from the Arctic tundra to southern Ontario to search for food, and can […]
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A first-ever University of Guelph study has discovered that dairy herd health may be linked to the farmer’s mental well-being. The study, published in the journal Animal Welfare, focused on Ontario dairy farms that had adopted robotic milking systems, an automated technology becoming more popular across Canada. A team led by Dr. Trevor DeVries, a […]
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Autumn freeze-thaw cycles caused by climate change are decimating iconic Canada jays in southern Ontario, a new University of Guelph study has revealed. For the first time, a study led by Dr. Alex Sutton and Dr. Ryan Norris, Department of Integrative Biology, has linked food spoilage caused by more frequent freeze-thaw events with bird population […]
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Dr. Ann Pegoraro, the Lang Chair in Sport Management in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The New York Times about the decision by the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) to suspend its playoff plans because of an outbreak of COVID-19 among players. Pegoraro noted it was ironic that the […]
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Dr. Simon Somogyi, the Arrell Chair in the Business of Food and associate professor in U of G’s School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, spoke to CTV News about the reasons behind a sudden shortage of bottled alfredo sauce. Somogyi, who researches food supply chains, said companies are limiting production of alfredo sauce due […]
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By Drs. Kathleen Rodenburg and Lianne Foti, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics; and Dr. Ann Pegoraro, Lang Chair in Sport Management […]
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