With coronavirus testing demands rising under a second wave of COVID-19 infection in Canada, a portable SARS-CoV-2 test kit based on University of Guelph research has been approved by Health Canada for easy and rapid point-of-care use in workplaces and other public areas. Approved for use last week by the federal agency, the Hyris bCUBE […]
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The following updates are provided by U of G’s 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. […]
University of Guelph infectious diseases expert Prof. Amy Greer, Department of Population Medicine, has been awarded a Minister of Colleges and Universities Award of Excellence by Minister Ross Romano. The award recognizes Greer’s dedication to the local community, post-secondary students and the broader post-secondary sector during the pandemic. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, […]
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On Sept. 22, U of G officially launched its 2020 United Way campaign. Within a matter of hours, more than $56,000 in pledges was received. “It’s amazing to see such a strong response right out of the gate,” says Jill Ferguson, the campaign’s staff co-chair. “We are so grateful for the community’s engagement this year.” […]
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Today, Lysa Porth officially assumes the role of dean of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. A respected scholar, industry liaison and administrator, Porth is known for being strategic, inclusive and results-oriented, and an advocate for teaching and research. Porth was previously associate dean of strategic partnerships […]
Preventing outbreaks of COVID-19 on university campuses could be achieved by testing the sewer system in specific areas of those campuses. That is what University of Guelph research collaborators Prof. Lawrence Goodridge in Food Science, Prof. Ed McBean in Engineering, Prof. Andrew Papadopoulos in Population Medicine, and Prof. Heather Murphy in Pathobiology are about to […]
The University of Guelph is investigating a possible Zoom hack that occurred this week during an online lecture. The hacker made racist and unacceptable statements, which were heard by students and instructors. A video of the incident is also circulating on social media. The University takes such incidents seriously and condemns behaviour of this sort. […]
A team of researchers at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has launched a study to better understand how household changes from the COVID-19 shutdowns have affected pets. Through an online survey, the researchers hope to learn how the changes brought on by the pandemic have impacted Ontario pet owners and their animals. […]
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From improving children’s mental health to tackling antibiotic resistance in pathogens to developing new treatments for alcohol use disorder, heart disease, osteoarthritis and leukemia, six projects led by University of Guelph researchers will receive nearly $3.8 million in new federal funding. The funding worth $3,776,208 will come from project grants provided by the Canadian Institutes […]
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International students in need of support for their mental well-being can now speak with a counsellor online or by phone 24 hours a day from anywhere around the world. Through the keepme.SAFE Student Support Program, international students and students in U of G’s English Language Programs (ELP) can connect with trained counsellors who offer service […]
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With reports in Ontario and elsewhere across Canada that many shoppers have begun hoarding groceries, toilet paper and other goods over fears of a second wave of COVID-19 lockdowns, will store shelves go bare, or will suppliers be able to handle the surge? Prof. Michael von Massow is a food economist in the University of […]
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CTV National News reported on a COVID-19 diagnostic test that uses University of Guelph-developed DNA technology. Prof. Steve Newmaster, a member of U of G’s Biodiversity Institute of Ontario (BIO), helped to developed the molecular diagnostic kit, which was approved by Health Canada last week. The Hyris bCUBE can detect genetic material from the coronavirus […]
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President Charlotte Yates today unveiled a detailed action plan for addressing racism, hatred and discrimination at the University of Guelph, including a new presidential advisory committee and initiatives to promote equity, diversity and inclusivity. The action plan includes and builds on recommendations made by students, faculty, staff and community members who have advocated for change, […]
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In collaboration with the University of Guelph’s School of Engineering, Guelph-based company EnvisionSQ has developed a unique germ-killing technology called GermStopSQ that is gaining international interest. The Globe and Mail featured GermStopSQ in a story about the potential for exporting Canadian-developed, COVID-19-related personal protective equipment and sanitizing products. Prof. Bill Van Heyst has led the […]
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University of Guelph researchers are investigating ways to ensure our favourite latte is made with suitably frothy milk. At times, Canadian baristas have problems foaming milk for their customers’ lattes. It is known that limp lattes are caused by uncharacteristically high amounts of free fatty acids (FFA) in the milk. Elevated FFA levels are not […]
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Prof. Thomas Sasso, Department of Management, has been invited by the Centre for Global Inclusion to serve as an expert panellist to help draft the 2021 edition of the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks: Standards for Organizations Around the World (GDEIB). The Centre for Global Inclusion is a U.S.-based public charity that helps organizations determine strategy […]
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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. Plans for winter semester U of G will continue to offer most of its courses […]
Using wastewater to detect a new wave of COVID-19 infections before it happens is the focus of a University of Guelph research project receiving $50,000 in federal funding. Engineering professor Ed McBean will receive a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada grant to measure levels of SARS-CoV-2, the disease-causing virus, in community […]
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Prof. Al Lauzon, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, spoke to TVO.org for a web article about why newcomers to Canada are reluctant to move out of large urban centres to more rural communities. Lauzon explained that cities have more “social capital” than rural areas for immigrants. “Social capital is really about relationships,” he […]
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Got a cat that always seems hungry? New University of Guelph research suggests you might want to reduce — not increase — how often you feed them. Animal nutrition specialists in U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) and Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) have found that feeding cats one large meal a day may help […]
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