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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By Prof. Rumina Dhalla, College of Business and Economics […]
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The University will extend the last day to drop winter 2019 classes without academic penalty by two weeks, from March 8 to March 22. The extension stems from weather-related closures this semester that delayed some midterm examinations and subsequent feedback opportunities for students mandated under U of G policy. The extension applies to all students […]
By Post-doctoral Research Fellow Elizabeth Franklin and Post-doctoral Research Assistant Caitlin Potter, Environmental Sciences […]
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University of Guelph provost and vice-president (academic) Charlotte Yates was featured in a CBC Radio One Windsor interview on Feb. 27 to discuss her new report on the future of Canada’s auto industry. Yates, who is a professor in U of G’s Department of Political Science, co-authored a report for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives […]
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University of Guelph research on the nesting habits of squirrels has been featured on CBC North and on Yahoo News. U of G integrative biology researchers recently published a study on North American red squirrels that found that young squirrels that take over nests of male squirrels and “inherit” their leftover stored food fare better than those that take over […]
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It’s known environmental cues can be strong triggers for those trying to kick a drug habit because those cues activate the brain’s emotional and stimulus-response systems. A new study by University of Guelph researchers reveals for the first time that there’s more going on in the brain when someone walks past a customary lighting-up spot […]
The University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has placed first in Canada, third in North America and seventh globally in the 2019 World University Rankings. “We challenge our students to be forward-thinking in understanding, creating and finding solutions to real-world issues and, in turn, improve life for people and animals in Canada and beyond,” […]
Senator Kim Pate, who has worked on behalf of some of the most marginalized, victimized and institutionalized Canadians, will discuss “What Does the Future of Justice Look Like?” on Feb. 28 for the University of Guelph’s 2019 Truscott Lecture in Justice. This is the tenth anniversary of the lecture series and this year marks 60 […]
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Prof. Malcolm Campbell will complete his first term as vice-president (research) on May 31, 2020, and has expressed interest in reappointment for a second term. In keeping with the University Appointments Policy, a review of Prof. Campbell’s first term is being conducted under the direction of a review committee, which includes the following members: Franco Vaccarino, […]
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Do you know someone who has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and has exceeded the expectations of their normal employment responsibilities? Nominate that staff member for a President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Service. Employees selected receive $2,000* and are recognized during an annual community event. Teams share the cash prize. Five award categories are […]
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Prof. Scott Weese was featured in a Consumer Reports article about the link between antibiotic overuse in pets and subsequent disease outbreaks in humans. A professor of pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, Weese has extensively studied antimicrobial resistance in pets, such as cats and dogs. He offered tips for […]
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U of G and the City of Guelph are making it cheaper for faculty and staff to get around town. All full-time and part-time employees of the University of Guelph are eligible save 15 per cent on the purchase of Guelph Transit monthly passes. The $68 monthly transit passes are available from the Sustainable Transportation […]
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A new national report on the future of Canada’s automotive industry has been co-authored by the University of Guelph’s provost and vice-president (academic). The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released the report today. Charlotte Yates, who is also a professor in U of G’s Department of Political Science, worked on the report with John Holmes […]
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