The University of Guelph’s unique DNA barcoding technology was featured in a recent AFP news article examining the ongoing problem of fish mislabelling. The article reported on a study by the U.S.-based environmental organization Oceana, which found that one in five fish sold in the U.S. may be mislabelled. The samples used in the Oceana […]
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With the days growing longer and the clocks “springing” forward this weekend, the University of Guelph has an expert who can discuss daylight saving time and its health implications. Dr. Tami Martino has been researching how our circadian rhythms affect our cardiovascular systems, looking into how circadian disruptions increase the risk for heart disease and […]
If depression affects twice as many women as men, there needs to be a lot more research on what makes men’s and women’s brains so different, says a new paper by University of Guelph researchers. Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente highlighted the research in a recent column. It was also featured on CBC’s Radio […]
The University of Guelph’s College of Arts and the School of Fine Art and Music will host British sculptor Phyllida Barlow, who will present the 13th annual Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art on March 20. Barlow is well-known in the contemporary art field for her massive sculptures made of layers of inexpensive and juxtaposed […]
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Grace Coleman feels a bit like a STEM pioneer, but she’s not entirely alone, particularly with International Women’s Day approaching. The first-year science student at the University of Guelph says her academic path has been smoothed by an inaugural scholarship from a local skincare company, one whose roots lie in a serendipitous discovery in a […]
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University of Guelph political science professor Kate Puddister and graduate student Danielle McNabb have written a new commentary in The Conversation Canada questioning whether new legislation designed to protect alleged victims of sexual assault will really change how such cases are tried. The commentary was reprinted in The National Post, the Halifax Chronicle Herald and […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Heather McColl, a member of the University’s Hospitality Services department, who died Feb. 14. A celebration of life will be held at the Arboretum March 9. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast March 8 in Heather’s honour. Condolences to Heather’s family may be shared through […]
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March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It’s also a call to action for accelerating gender parity. At U of G, events are taking place across campus to show support for women and girls. Events in early March #HeForShe at U of G […]
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From pancake flipping to square dancing, a tug of war and a logging competition, there’s sure to be something for everyone at this year’s University of Guelph College Royal Open House. Every spring, U of G hosts the largest university open house event in North America, with the doors open to the public for a free, campus-wide […]
CBC News Online spoke to Prof. Leanne Son Hing from the University of Guelph’s Department of Psychology about the importance of using gender-neutral language at work. Son Hing, who studies inequalities in the workplace, says the way we communicate with each other matters more than we realize. The wrong wording can send cues to women […]
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University of Guelph political sciences professor Maureen Mancuso was quoted in The New York Times and appeared on CBC Radio’s The Current March 5, discussing the SNC-Lavalin crisis and Treasury Board President Jane Philpott’s resignation this week from the federal cabinet. Mancuso, an expert on ethics and political scandals, put this still-evolving situation into historical […]
Lisa Lisson, a University of Guelph alumna who has become one of Canada’s most powerful female business leaders, will be back in Guelph March 6 to offer a keynote presentation as part of the HeforShe initiative. Sponsored by the Gryphons football team along with the College of Business and Economics and the College of Engineering […]
When it comes to matters of the heart, not all athletes are equal. After years of dedicated training, runners’ hearts may function more efficiently than those of other athletes, according to a new University of Guelph study. Prof. Jamie Burr, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, compared resting heart function in elite runners and […]
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University of Guelph has experts available to comment on topics related to International Women’s Day March 8. Prof. Samantha Brennan – Women in Sports and Fitness Email: sjbrennan@uoguelph.ca Dean, College of Arts Prof. Samantha Brennan is the co-author, with Tracy Isaacs, of the book Fit at Midlife: A Feminist Fitness Journey, which explores the many issues women […]
How much personal information can be learned by studying someone’s poop? That’s what the team at CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks asked of University of Guelph microbiologist Emma Allen-Vercoe, after hearing reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un allegedly travels with a portable toilet so his excrement can’t be stolen. Allen-Vercoe told the radio show that one […]
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The University of Guelph has an expert who can discuss Facebook and Instagram’s recent decision to ban or censor images of self-harm. Prof. Stephen P. Lewis is a professor of psychology and is an expert on the mental health concern known as non-suicidal self-injury, or NSSI. Lewis runs the SiM-Health Lab, which brings together a research team to conduct […]
Consider nominating a deserving faculty, staff member or student for the Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Awards. United Way of Guelph Wellington Dufferin and the Volunteer Centre of Guelph-Wellington have partnered with the University of Guelph through these awards to recognize volunteers who have: demonstrated generosity of time and spirit achieved outstanding service performed as […]
Prof. Francesco Leri was on CBC Kitchener-Waterloo on March 4 discussing his latest research study that uncovers why environmental cues are such powerful triggers for people fighting drug addiction. The psychology professor spoke with host Craig Norris about the role of biology when it comes to kicking a drug habit. Leri’s latest study, which he […]
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New University of Guelph research about our likelihood to “exaggerate the truth” during job interviews was recnetly featured in several national news outlets. An article highlighting the research first appeared on CBCNews.ca, and on Yahoo! News. CTVNews.ca also interviewed U of G team about the research. The article highlighted the findings of a soon-to-be-published paper […]
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