From improving COVID-19 testing and vaccine development, to modelling climate change, to developing greener energy sources, numerous research projects across Canada are expected to benefit from a national computing initiative whose newly named advisory group includes a University of Guelph scholar. A leader in digital humanities, Prof. Susan Brown, School of English and Theatre Studies, […]
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With numerous schools and daycares requiring negative COVID-19 tests before allowing sick children to return, and families concerned about possible infections, many young children will need to undergo COVID-19 tests that even many adults dread. University of Guelph psychology professor Meghan McMurtry, who specializes in child clinical and health psychology, says there are ways to […]
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On Friday, Oct. 16, World Food Day, the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph will host one hour of the United Nations “Voices of Food Systems Live” 24-hour global relay conversation. This all-day virtual event will bring together food experts from around the world, including celebrity chefs, small farmers, CEOs, youth activists and […]
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By Prof. Meghan McMurtry, Department of Psychology and clinical and health psychologist, pediatric chronic pain program, McMaster Children’s Hospital; and Prof. Kathryn Birnie, University of Calgary and psychologist in pediatric pain […]
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Myrna Dawson, a professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the executive director of the Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability, spoke to The Globe and Mail after the federal government announced it was doubling its emergency funding to help women and families fleeing violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dawson, who leads […]
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Prof. Shayan Sharif, associate dean of research and and graduate studies at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to BBC Future about the challenges of creating vaccines that are effective in seniors. Sharif said most vaccines are designed to be given to young children, not seniors and, as such, very few are designed for […]
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Prof. Scott Weese, a veterinary infectious disease researcher at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to Forbes online about why so many mink are dying– or being culled –because of COVID-19. Weese explained that some animals, such as cats and mink, have ACE2 receptors in their lungs that for some reason are easier for […]
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Prof. Youbin Zheng with U of G’s School of Environmental Sciences spoke to The Canadian Press about the annual problem of cannabis plant theft. Zheng explained that each cannabis plant can be worth $3,000 to $5,000, depending on its cultivar and how many buds it’s produced. He said home cannabis gardeners are often targeted by […]
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Adjusting to a new life in Canada is challenging enough for the 40,000 or so Syrian refugees who have arrived in this country since 2015, particularly those who settled in small towns or rural areas. But how have they fared since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? That’s what a team of researchers from the […]
Brett Shepherd has been named director of the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus. The two-time U of G graduate begins on Nov. 16. The announcement was made today by Rene Van Acker, dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). “Brett has the professional managerial skills that are required to lead the campus into a new […]
The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dale Murray, a member of the University’s Hospitality Services department, who died Oct. 8. A private funeral service is planned for Oct. 15 at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home. Condolences to Dale’s family may be shared through the funeral home’s memorial site. Campus flags […]
Christine Bold, a professor in the University of Guelph’s School of English and Theatre Studies, has been named a Fulbright scholar for the 2020-21 academic year. A self-described settler scholar, she will be hosted by the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C., where she will research Indigenous performers who travelled the […]
The University of Guelph and five other Ontario universities are collaborating in the 2020 Proteus Innovation Competition. Kicking-off Nov. 19, this competition engages teams and individuals in creating viable commercialization strategies for technologies developed by the six participating institutions. The competition is open to all those over the age of 18, including students, staff and […]
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The GenEQ: Advancing the Status of Women at U of G initiative is helping amplify the work of inspiring women and allies on campus. Read more profiles on the GenEQ website. Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women by WXN – Women’s Executive Network, Dana McCauley’s ambition, talent and accomplished career make her an inspiring […]
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The University of Guelph is the top comprehensive university in Canada for overall student satisfaction, according to the 2020 Maclean’s rankings. U of G ranked No. 1 in six of the 10 student satisfaction categories: course instructors, student life staff, administrative staff, academic advising staff, extracurricular activities and residence living. “Our goal is to provide […]
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The University of Guelph received $740,000 today from the federal government for two projects intended to reduce U of G’s carbon footprint and provide more sustainable transportation options. Environment and Climate Change Canada will invest $640,000 in U of G’s heat recovery system through the Low Carbon Economy Fund Challenge-Partnerships stream. Natural Resources Canada will […]
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Renovation work in the University Centre Chef’s Hall begins soon, with planned updates to our dining facilities to serve you better. To clear the way for this construction while continuing to provide award-winning meals, Creelman Hall will open Oct. 19 for dine-in and takeout service. On-campus dining outlets open as of Oct. 19: Creelman Hall […]
Prof. Khashayar Ghandi of U of G’s Department of Chemistry recently found a way to remotely tap into a world-class research facility in the United Kingdom to continue some of his team’s research. Ghandi and his team use beamlines in particle accelerators for their experiments in material science and chemistry. They need to access antiparticle […]
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By Prof. Byram W. Bridle, Department of Pathobiology; Samira Mubareka, clinician-scientist, laboratory medicine and pathobiology, University of Toronto; and Prof. Shayan Sharif, Department of Pathobiology and associate dean, research and graduate studies […]
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The Institute for Comparative Cancer Investigation at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College has appointed two new co-directors to lead the institution as it continues to take an integrated approach to studying cancer in animals and people. Profs. Michelle Oblak, a veterinary surgical oncologist and professor in OVC’s Department of Clinical Studies, and Geoff […]
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