Prof. Lawrence Goodridge and Keith Warriner, Department of Food Science, spoke with The Canadian Press about what’s behind the recent spike in food recalls. They said the recalls are not a sign that there are more problems in the food supply, but are the result of a more vigilant food investigation body and better testing […]
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Is this federal election campaign the nastiest ever? So asked a CBC.ca article this week, with the writer turning to Prof. Matthew Hayday for insight. Hayday, from the Department of History, cited two other campaigns he thought were better examples of “gutter politics”: 1917 and 1993. “To me, those campaigns were far worse than anything […]
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Prof. Maya Goldenberg, Department of Philosophy, spoke to The Canadian Press about whether there are merits to vaccination objections that are based on religious or philosophical grounds. The article appeared on CBC.ca, CTVNews.ca and elsewhere. Toronto Public Health is petitioning the Ontario government to stop allowing schoolchildren to be exempted from vaccination requirements due to […]
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From Oct. 21 to 25, the U of G community celebrates Aboriginal Awareness Week and Queer Identities Week. Take part in events happening across campus. Aboriginal Awareness Week – Full event listing on GryphLife Acknowledging the First Nations, Métis and Inuit presence and partnerships on campus, and opportunities for education and discussion. Queer Identities Week […]
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The most recent U of G Senate meeting was held Oct. 7. Below are key highlights from the meeting. A full synopsis of the meeting is available on the University Secretariat’s website. Schedule of Dates for 2020-21 The Academic Schedules of Dates for Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 have been presented to Senate […]
Prof. Andrew Hathaway, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, was featured this week in an interview on Global News Radio’s 640 Toronto with Jeff McArthur. Hathaway is an expert in the cannabis market and Canada drug policy. 640 Toronto was marking the one-year anniversary since cannabis became legal in Canada, bringing attention to the fact that […]
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This fall has seen a flurry of food recalls across Canada, with hundreds of beef and veal products recalled over E. coli concerns, several cooked chicken products recalled due to Listeria fears, and sausages recalled over Salmonella worries. What is behind all the recalls? Are they a reflection of a lax food safety system, or […]
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Cyber criminals want access to your personal information and passwords! You can stop them. A “phishing attempt” happens when a cyber criminal poses as a legitimate organization – like the University or your bank – to get you to provide them with confidential information. Phishing attempts often happen over email. Phishing messages can lure you […]
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The creation of the new University Pension Plan Ontario (UPP) and the transfer of assets and liabilities from the existing university pension plans is a complex process. The current university pension teams and administrations will work with the UPP’s incoming Board of Trustees to ensure a smooth transition to the new plan. The creation of […]
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On this World Food Day, University of Guelph researchers are working on developing sustainable crops that could be grown with little to no fertilizers, reducing costs for farmers in developing areas while lowering damage to the environment. Prof. Manish Raizada, Department of Plant Agriculture, is developing crop seeds that would grow into plants able to […]
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Prof. Andrew Hathaway, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, is available to discuss what’s changed in Canada since marijuana was legalized one year ago this week. Hathaway researches drug use as well as drug policy in Canada. His research focuses on marijuana for medical uses and the broader normalizing trends of cannabis consumption. He also studies […]
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The membership of the University of Guelph’s Presidential Selection Committee has been confirmed. The committee will conduct a search and recommend a candidate to the Board of Governors, which is responsible for appointing the University’s president. The 10-person Selection Committee includes: three tenured faculty, two students and one full-time staff member, all elected by the […]
Oct. 16 is World Food Day, a day created by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to promote worldwide action to ensure healthy diets for all. World Food Day aims for a world where there is not only zero hunger but also access to healthy foods that nurture the planet. As “Canada’s […]
Some years ago, Prof. Sharada Srinivasan began exploring the heartbreaking reality that girls are unwanted in some parts of the world – unwanted to the point of being eliminated at birth. She began a research journey whose findings continue to preoccupy her. “I was talking to a lot of mothers who were trying to negotiate […]
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Prof. Lee Niel from the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College spoke to the Toronto Star about the Ontario government’s plan to review the Dog Owner’s Liability Act, which restricts the breeding and handling of pit bulls. Several groups have pushed the province to rescind the restrictions, arguing the legislation singles out […]
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The self-inflicted scars on Prof. Stephen Lewis’s body do not define him. They record a time in his life when he was overwhelmed by depression and anxiety but found a way out through inner strength, courage and the help of others. Since then, the University of Guelph psychology professor has dedicated his career and his […]
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Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. At U of G, we care about your mental health. If you are experiencing mental health challenges or know someone who is, know that you are not alone. We have resources and supports that can help. Free Mental Health Resources for Students Counselling Services: Individual and group counselling […]
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Prof. Andria Jones-Bitton, a professor in the Department of Population Medicine, was featured in Saskatoon Star Phoenix article about the mental health struggles of Prairie farmers and growers. Jones-Bitton has conducted groundbreaking research on the mental health struggles of Canadian farmers and agricultural workers. She told the newspaper that while the public may look at farming […]
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Prof. David Wolyn, Department of Plant Agriculture, is the University of Guelph’s Innovation of the Year award winner for 2019. Malcolm Campbell, vice-president (research), presented the award to Wolyn for his leadership in the breeding and development of asparagus varieties that have become the most popular kinds grown in North America and that are fast […]
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Wasting food is costly, but the good news is that households can take simple steps to prevent waste. By Kathryn Walton, Registered Dietitian and Research Fellow, and Molly Gallant, Research Associate, University of Guelph […]
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