The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. The University of Guelph continues to prioritize physical distancing. If you don’t need to be on campus, please stay home to help keep our community safe. Staff, faculty and graduate students able to work from home will continue to do so. COVID-19 testing at Health Services […]
Fair November, the University of Guelph’s popular artisan marketplace, usually takes up a lot of space in the University Centre each fall. But like so many other events this year, the fair has moved into the virtual space as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Virtual Fair November runs online from Thursday, Nov. 12 to Sunday, Nov. […]
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Prof. Tamara Small, Department of Political Science, spoke to CBC News about two ousted Ontario members of provincial parliament who have decided to start their own political party. Small said while she is supportive of new voices in democracy, in practical politics, it’s difficult for new parties to be successful. She noted these are not […]
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Many Canadian parents worry that their kids spend far more time online than experts recommend, but are those limits reasonable — particularly as public health recommendations advise us to stay home as much as possible during the pandemic? Prof. Jess Haines, from the University of Guelph’s Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, is co-director […]
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University of Guelph food scientists have made a discovery that could lead to a healthier, more affordable and more sustainable substitute for palm oil. Published in Nature Food, this study is the first to demonstrate the use of enzymatic glycerolysis (EG) for turning liquid vegetable oils into solid fats – a critical transformation behind a range of widely […]
As U of G students adjust to life and learning during a pandemic, the University is working hard to support them. U of G’s SHINE: Mental Well-Being Week runs Nov. 9 to 14, promoting mental wellness and providing students with resources to help. “Now more than ever, we need opportunities to come together, connect and support one […]
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What did this year’s election maps rightly or wrongly tell us? By Prof. Eric Nost, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics […]
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A set of gardens in the University of Guelph Arboretum will be revitalized and expanded through a $100,000 gift from the Gosling Foundation. The gift will support the renewal of the Arboretum’s Gosling Wildlife Gardens and expand their infrastructure, plantings, signs and features. “A garden is to learn and love nature,” said Philip Gosling, who […]
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With Oregon becoming the first U.S. state to decriminalize the possession and use of small amounts of street drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, could the rest of the U.S. – and Canada – soon follow suit? Prof. Andrew Hathaway from the University of Guelph’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology thinks it’s possible. Hathaway researches […]
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Prof. Tami Martino, Department of Biomedical Sciences, spoke to The Morning Edition on CBC Radio Kitchener-Waterloo about her new research that found that our gut microbiome is important for how we heal from a heart attack. The research found that the gut microbiome composition in mice follows a day-night circadian rhythm. They also found restoring […]
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Profs. Youbin Zheng and Mike Dixon with U of G’s School of Environmental Sciences spoke to TVO about the growing interest in vertical farming in Ontario. Zheng noted that in Ontario, growing vegetables in a field means a shot growing season but growing indoors with vertical farming can extend that growing season to year round. […]
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Prof. Jeff Wichtel has been reappointed dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) for a five-year term, effective immediately. The decision, announced today by Gwen Chapman, provost and vice-president (academic), follows an extensive review by a committee of faculty, students and staff. “Jeff is known for his passion for veterinary medicine and his steadfast dedication […]
Prof. Nita Chhinzer from the Department of Management in U of G’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics spoke with media about the importance of taking breaks from the monotony of working from home. In an interview with CTVNews.ca, she discussed the so-called “fake morning commute” – a time dedicated every morning to […]
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Prof. David MacDonald, Department of Political Science, spoke to Yahoo! Canada News about this week’s U.S. presidential election and how the outcome might affect Canada. “I think a Joe Biden presidency is probably more in line with the values and politics of most Canadians,” MacDonald said. “Our centre of gravity politically is quite different than […]
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The University of Guelph joins other Canadian institutions in mourning the deaths of university students following a mass shooting in Afghanistan. At least 22 people – most of them believed to be university students — were killed and nearly two dozen injured Monday at Kabul University. It was the second terrorist attack in the region […]
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With several COVID-19 vaccine candidates now in final Phase 3 testing, and countries beginning to prepare for the logistics of distributing vaccines as early as this spring, a University of Guelph professor who specializes in vaccine hesitancy says now is the time for public health officials to prepare the public for the vaccine. Prof. Maya […]
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The first week in November is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. The week was established in 2016 to honour and educate Ontarians on the importance of treaties involving Indigenous Peoples. As the University of Guelph acknowledges Treaties Recognition Week, we offer our gratitude to the lands on which our campuses are located and to the […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Anita Stewart, U of G’s food laureate who died Oct. 29. The University’s flags will be lowered to half-mast Nov. 3 in her honour. Visitations are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Graham […]
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Decontaminating the COVID-19-causing virus and microbial pathogens from large batches of isolation gowns for reuse in hospitals and health centres across Canada is the goal of a new, provincially funded project involving University of Guelph researchers. Using $25,000 received under the Voucher for Innovation and Productivity funding program of the Ontario Centres of Excellence, Prof. Keith […]
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The most recent U of G Board of Governors meeting was held October 21. Below are key highlights from the meeting. A full synopsis of the meeting is available on the University Secretariat’s website. Audited Financial Statements Approved The University’s audited financial statements are prepared by the University and reviewed by its audit firm, Ernst […]