A new gift to the University of Guelph is meant to help the next generation of researchers protect one of the world’s most vital resources: water. Edward Y. (Ted) Morwick, an honorary U of G graduate and lawyer-turned-businessman, has pledged $1 million for scholarships for graduate students in water resources engineering and aquatic biology. “This […]
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Health impacts of neonicotinoids may go well beyond bees, according to a new University of Guelph study. U of G researchers found residues of the insecticides in the livers of wild turkeys, providing evidence that this common agrochemical is being ingested by free-ranging animals. The researchers from the Ontario Veterinary College are among the first […]
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As part of a larger effort supporting an equitable workplace launched in spring 2017 by Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president (academic), the University of Guelph has undertaken a faculty salary anomaly review. Understanding and addressing, where necessary, wage gaps and salary anomalies for members of equity-seeking groups was a major priority, says Yates. The review […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. To mark the national day, U of G highlights professors working to improve life for Indigenous peoples in Canada through their research. All are available for interviews: “Indigenous […]
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U of G’s Prof. Robert Hanner appeared in media stories on June 19 discussing a new study that found that one in four fish samples from grocery stores is mislabelled in Metro Vancouver. The study, led by a University of British Columbia researcher, was a collaboration between U of G’s Hanner Lab, UBC and the […]
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A pay-what-you-can grocery store opened in Toronto on Saturday and made national headlines. Stories appeared in the Globe and Mail, the National Post and Huffington Post. U of G’s Prof. Brent McKenzie said some people will likely take advantage of the pay-what-you-can model. A professor in U of G’s Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, McKenzie noted that […]
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U of G’s Graham Taylor appeared in several media stories on June 17 discussing how artificial intelligence is transforming the agricultural sector. Interviews appeared in the National Post, CTV News, Global News and the Toronto Star. A professor in U of G’s School of Engineering and a faculty member at the Vector Institute for Artificial […]
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U of G professor Andrew Hathaway was interviewed for a headline-making story this week called “Baloney Meter: Would Home Cultivation of Pot Displace Black Market?” He discussed why individuals growing cannabis at home probably won’t make any significant dent in the illegal market. The article follows the federal government’s rejection of a Senate amendment to […]
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Prof. Michael von Massow has been sharing his expert commentary on the new #BuyCanadian movement that has sprung up on social media as a way for Canadians to demonstrate support for domestic products. Von Massow’s comments have appeared in the Globe and Mail, National Post and Yahoo News, among other outlets. A professor in U […]
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Call it a summer party for the entire Guelph community. Next weekend, the University of Guelph will hold its second annual SummerFest on the Green. The all-ages community event will take place Sunday, June 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Johnston Green at College Avenue East and Gordon Street. The event is free and open […]
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The University of Guelph’s new critical incident notification system – U of G Alert – sends registered users important messages when a critical incident happens on campus. The more ways you can be reached, the better All faculty and staff and students currently on campus are registered in the U of G Alert system with […]
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By Michael von Massow, Alfons Weersink, and Bruce Gregory McAdams. […]
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A Conversation Canada commentary by PhD student Brian Budd on how Ontario premier-designate Doug Ford will lead the province has grabbed the attention of several national media outlets. The commentary was picked up by Huffington Post Canada and the National Post. In the Department of Political Science, Budd studies Indigenous politics, specifically the role of the news […]
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U of G’s Jill Vigers appeared in a CTV News story talking about BlindSquare, a new initiative that allows people with visual impairments to navigate the campus. CTV reported that U of G is the first university to implement the wayfinding app. Vigers, manager of architectural design in Physical Resources, explained how BlindSquare works with QR […]
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Replacing potatoes or rice with pulses can lower your blood glucose levels by more than 20 per cent, according to a first-ever University of Guelph study. Prof. Alison Duncan, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, and Dan Ramdath of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, found that swapping out half of a portion of these starchy […]
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The struggling dairy trade relationship between Canada and the United States has once again grabbed media attention. The latest move in the trade battle between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saw Trump retaliate this week with threats of tariffs on the Canadian dairy sector. This has pushed the debate about whether to […]
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The University of Guelph’s commitment to improve life through research, teaching and community-building has a total impact of $7.2 billion on the Canadian economy. Locally, $1.6 billion of the University’s cumulative contribution is injected into the regional economy annually, including $789 million in direct expenditures, and supports more than 12,000 full-time jobs. Students alone contribute […]
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With a new performance cycle upon us, Human Resources is pleased to announce the launch of the University’s new performance success framework, GOAL 2.0. – Performance Success Through Quality Conversations. As you start planning professional goals for 2018-19, GOAL 2.0 will help employees and managers build understanding, support innovation and change, and open possibilities. What […]
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A new business consulting course at the University of Guelph that saw eight students visit Campobello Island, New Brunswick, to help the isolated community develop a plan for a sustainable future was featured in the Globe and Mail and CBC. After learning of Guelph’s unique pilot program that enables students to apply their in-class learning to […]
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