Anthony Clarke, a longtime University of Guelph faculty member and administrator, has been named dean of the College of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University. He begins his appointment Aug. 1. “Anthony has made numerous contributions to U of G during the past three decades as a scholar and administrator,” said Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president […]
Call it the “Little Bog of Horrors.” In what is believed to be a first for North America, biologists at the University of Guelph have discovered that meat-eating pitcher plants in Ontario’s Algonquin Park wetlands consume not just bugs but also young salamanders. In a paper published this week in the journal Ecology, the research […]
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The DNA barcoding work at the University of Guelph’s Centre for Biodiversity Genomics has been featured in a new Science magazine article. CBG director Paul Hebert spoke with the publication and explained that it is now possible to identify a new species in just a few hours, at low cost. In 2010, Hebert founded the International […]
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Has the time come to re-examine the use of estrogens as a post-menopausal treatment to reduce cardiovascular disease deaths? By Prof. Glen Pyle, Department of Biomedical Sciences […]
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University of Guelph researchers will help to ensure safe, sustainable drinking water for Wellington County’s growing population through groundwater studies to be funded by almost $11 million from the federal government and local government and industry partners. The new funding will enable U of G investigators monitoring local bedrock aquifer wells to learn more about […]
Something as simple as chatting with your neighbours about their new energy-efficient home renovations can affect wider climate change predictions, a new University of Guelph study reveals. Using a new model that couples human behaviour to climate systems, Canadian researchers including a U of G ecologist have discovered that including social processes can alter climate […]
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Prof. Simon Somogyi, the Arrell Chair in the Business of Food at the University of Guelph, co-wrote an opinion piece in The Globe and Mail, along with master’s student Andrew Nixon, about what steps Ontario needs to take to help the province’s ever-growing wine sector. Somogyi wrote that the current system that places wine only […]
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The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) track and field meet will be held on campus at Alumni Stadium June 6 to 8. The meet will be the largest athletic event in the city of Guelph’s history. Over three days, the campus expects about 5,000 visitors from more than 530 schools, including student-athletes, coaches, […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Cheryl Dodds, a member of the University’s Physical Resources department, who passed away May 30. A memorial gathering will take place Friday, June 7 6 to 9 p.m. Gilchrist Chapel – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, 1 Delhi St., Guelph Campus flags will be lowered to […]
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An accomplished local executive, a celebrated theoretical physicist and a First Nations farming leader are among those to be celebrated with honorary degrees at the University of Guelph’s summer convocation. The ceremonies will take place between Tuesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 13, with seven honorary degrees conferred. Three U of G professors will also […]
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Several University of Guelph faculty members and students will be recognized for teaching, service and academic achievement during convocation ceremonies for almost 3,000 students June 11-13. A complete listing of convocation ceremonies, dates and times is available online. Top faculty awards will be presented to Profs. Nikki Martyn, Peter Krell and Alan Sullivan. Martyn will receive […]
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University of Guelph business professor Norm O’Reilly commented in a Globe and Mail article about those who are profiting from the Toronto Raptors playing in the NBA Finals. O’Reilly said the team’s success is bound to convert many new fans in Canada into long-term followers, which would increase the value of the team. That value […]
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To mark Local Food Week, the University of Guelph is highlighting the award-winning local food initiatives of campus Hospitality Services. Local Food Week aims to encourage consumers to support local agriculture and food processing. Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ernie Hardeman, kicked off the event Monday. “Local Food Week is a great […]
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From heading off the next global pandemic to improving food security in Canada’s North, tackling some of humanity’s most pressing health problems is the purpose of a new research and teaching institute being launched at the University of Guelph. The new One Health Institute (OHI) will bring together multidisciplinary researchers from across campus along with […]
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The final report of the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls has determined that the deaths and disappearances of thousands over decades constitute a Canadian genocide. After nearly three years of gathering information, the commission released 231 recommendations in a 1,200-page report – titled Reclaiming Power and Place – at a ceremony […]
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Policies that mandate transparency in fishing license ownership and quotas might just lead to a more socially sustainable fishing sector on the West Coast. By Jennifer Silver, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics […]
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In 2017, U of G faculty and staff completed a survey on workplace wellness. The opinions and ideas shared in that survey have been used to create a draft Wellness@Work Strategic Plan. The draft plan consists of four goals for U of G: Prioritize and enhance organizational psychological health Provide all employees with opportunities to […]
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Professor emeritus Len Ritter was interviewed by Western Producer about a declaration by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, is not a carcinogen. Ritter said that in his 42-year career, he has never seen the EPA take such a clear stance on a chemical. He said he agreed […]
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As communities around the world celebrate World No Tobacco Day, U of G’s Guelph campus marks its first day as a tobacco- and smoke-free space. “It’s something that will help us create a healthier future for everyone on our campus,” said Don O’Leary, vice-president (finance, administration and risk). “It’s an important step for us.” As […]
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Prof. Francesco Leri in U of G’s Department of Psychology offered his thoughts to Global News Online about why Canadians continue to eat highly processed food when we know they are bad for us. The article noted that ultra-processed food is specifically designed to be appealing, which partly explains why we can’t stop eating it. […]
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