The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is due to reveal its plan for how the Tokyo Games can be held this summer amid the pandemic. Will fans be allowed to attend? Will athletes need to be vaccinated? Should the Games be held at all? A University of Guelph expert on the business of sport believes the […]
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With one of Canada’s largest airlines announcing the suspension of flights out of Toronto for the rest of the winter and Canadians cancelling planned trips because of tough new travel rules, are Canada’s airlines in danger of collapse? According to a researcher with the University of Guelph’s School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, Canada […]
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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 […]
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January 28 is Bell Let’s Talk Day, a nationwide initiative to help break down stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Across the University of Guelph, events are planned all day to help achieve that goal and to support the mental well-being of our students, faculty and staff. Get active on social All day Everyone On Jan. […]
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Anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, grief and the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health are among the topics that will be discussed in a new University of Guelph podcast series featuring personal stories from faculty, staff and students. Called The Shine Cast, the series will launch on Jan. 28, Bell Let’s Talk Day, a […]
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The Globe and Mail and the National Post spoke to Prof. Maya Goldenberg, Department of Philosophy, about mistrust of vaccines — a topic in which she specializes. As a researcher in the philosophy of science and medicine, Goldenberg discussed with The Globe and Mail about how to encourage racialized Canadians to accept the vaccines. The […]
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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 […]
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From January 25 to 29, Guelph Hillel presents Holocaust Education Week 2021. This year’s online events provide the U of G community with the important opportunity to reflect on the atrocities of the Holocaust. Participants can curate their own experience, learning and reflecting in a way that is personally meaningful. “The Holocaust is one of […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic, with its social isolation and school closures, has impacted the mental health of countless young people and may elevate the risk of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among students, according to a new University of Guelph report. The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic – lowered peer support and social interaction, reduced access to medical […]
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Sociology professor Dr. Mervyn Horgan spoke to CBC Radio’s Sunday Magazine about new research he and colleague Dr. Saara Liinamaa conducted on the social value of outdoor recreational skating rinks. As Horgan told the show, his research found that recreational skaters generally shared the rink respectfully and peacefully. At rinks designed for hockey, by contrast, […]
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Dr. Michael von Massow, a food economist and professor in U of G’s Department of Food, Agriculture and Resources, appeared as a panelist on TVO’s The Agenda With Steve Paikin Monday night to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on farming. Among the topics discussed were a look at how Ontario’s food system has […]
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Jan. 28 marks the 10th anniversary of Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day for Canadians everywhere to join the global mental health conversation and focus on ending the stigma of mental illness and work toward improving care, research and treatment. This year, the theme of the campaign is “Every Action Counts.” The University of Guelph […]
More plastic-based PPE litter collecting in public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic points to a need for better disposal methods and education about handling personal protective equipment, says a new University of Guelph study. The study shows discarded PPE is accumulating this year, especially in grocery store parking lots and residential neighbourhoods. Besides posing human […]
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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 […]
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The most recent U of G Board of Governors meeting was held Jan. 20. Below are key highlights from the meeting. A full synopsis of the meeting is available on the University Secretariat’s website. Capital Plan The University has over 7 million square feet of space spread across almost 150 buildings. With an average building […]
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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 […]
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High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is all the rage these days, but it may not be as beneficial for weight loss and blood pressure as a moderate-intensity, more frequent exercise regimen, a new University of Guelph study has revealed. Researchers found that doing moderate-intensity exercise five times a week lowers body fat and improves blood […]
Nominations are currently being accepted for positions on the University’s Senate and Board of Governors. Opportunities are available for faculty/librarians, staff and students. The nomination period closes Feb. 10. 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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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 […]
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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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