Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, spoke to the National Post about the risk of avian flu from eggs. […]
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Speaking to the Toronto Star, Dr. Keith Warriner, Dr. Lawrence Goodridge and Dr. Jeffrey Farber, professors in the Department of Food Science, discuss water bottle cleanliness and what bacteria could be growing inside. […]
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Prof. Brendan Stewart, professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, spoke to The Globe and Mail about approaching the development of strip malls with care. […]
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Speaking to The Narwhal, Dr. Anna Stanley, professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, discussed the connections between Canadian charities, tax loopholes and the mining industry. […]
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The University of Guelph is launching a new look, evolving its brand for a new generation of Gryphons. The changes include a new logo and typography for both the University and the Department of Athletics in two designs that support digital accessibility while retaining the original artistic intent of the brand. U of G remains […]
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Federal Politics Dr. Julie Simmons – Canadian politics, federal-provincial relations simmonsj@uoguelph.ca Dr. Julie Simmons focuses on Canadian politics, including federal -provincial relations, federalism, party politics and electoral politics. She has spoken about the recent Ontario election, the Liberal leadership race and the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state. Simmons is a professor […]
Dr. Mike von Massow, food economist in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to The Globe and Mail about government reforms that will make Canada’s food producers more resilient against U.S. tarriffs. […]
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In an interview with Portland Monthly, history professor Dr. Catherine Carstairs of the College of Arts, shared some insight on the history of fluoride in water after Portland, Oregon voted down, for the fourth time, using the natural occurring mineral in its water supply. […]
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March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and reminds us of the important need to identify, address and stand against racism and hatred in our communities. This day was established almost 60 years ago, after South African police opened fire and killed 69 unarmed people at a peaceful protest against apartheid. As […]
Dr. Audrey Jamal, assistant dean, Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph; and Dr. Heather M Hachigian, assistant professor of Business, Royal Roads University This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Five years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 […]
Calling all student entrepreneurs! Do you have a great idea for something that you believe could – with some market research and mentorship – be successful? The Hub Incubator program at the University of Guelph might be what brings your idea from a dream to a product. Housed in the John F. Wood Centre for […]
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By Dr. Catherine Carstairs, professor in the Department of History, and Kathryn Hughes, research assistant, Department of History. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Measles was supposedly eradicated in Canada more than a quarter century ago. But today, measles is surging. Public Health Ontario […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Emma Jane Stewart, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) student within the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Wednesday, March 19, in Emma’s honour. Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including: Multi-Faith Resource […]
By Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice president research and innovation, and Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute This article is republished from the Toronto Star. Read the original Opinion commentary All around us, a crisis is brewing. We are not referring to how the guard rails on democracy are being dismantled south of the border, […]
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Creating more sustainable materials, predicting infectious disease outbreaks, developing green wastewater technologies and protecting against cyberattacks are the goals of two new and two renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC) for University of Guelph researchers. This investment is part of more than $308 million in federal funding, $153 million of which will support 179 new and renewed CRCs. The announcement was made […]
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Speaking to Global News, Dr. Alex Souchen, professor in the Department of History, discussed an unexploded bomb from the Second World War discovered in Paris in early March. […]
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Dr. Sylvanus Afesorgbor, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to CBC News about retaliatory tariffs as the Canada-U.S. trade war continues. […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Gary Grahn, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) student within the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, on March 4, 2025. Gary’s obituary and the opportunity to share condolences to Gary’s family may be found on the funeral home’s website. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast […]
In a commentary for Scientific American, co-author Dr. Ryan Gregory, professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, explored the historical significance of past pandemics in preparing for future ones. […]
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An algae-based spray that extends the shelf life of fruits. Soap made from cooking oil waste. An AI clip-on device that instantly upgrades any regular fridge into a smart one. These are just a few entries coming to the University of Guelph’s student competition, Project SOY (“Sustainable Opportunities For You”) Plus, which takes place March […]
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