Jerry Ennett is giving a helping hand to those in need – a hand made on a 3-D printer. The University of Guelph biomedical engineering co-op student has been perfecting a printable prosthetic hand over the past three years. Made of durable plastic or nylon, it uses tension cables to activate the fingers. In mid-November, […]
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Give yourself a mental health boost and learn more about available resources during U of G’s 1-in-5 Mental Well-Being Awareness Week. From Nov. 5 to 10, take part in events around the University to help break down stigma and build up your mental health. Full details are on GryphLife. You can also stay connected on […]
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Highlighting mental health services and supports for students is the purpose of 1-in-5 Mental Well-Being Awareness Week, to take place at the University of Guelph this week. The event, which runs from today through Nov. 10, is another in a series of steps to ensure the mental health and well-being of students, and is intended […]
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Guelph Hillel presents Holocaust Education Week 2017 Nov. 5 – 10 at U of G. Events throughout the week encourage our community to reflect on the atrocities of the Holocaust. Cattle Car Exhibit – all week An all-new, interactive exhibit will be featured in a cattle car installed in Branion Plaza. This replica of railcars used […]
Members of the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA), which represents about 800 faculty members, librarians and veterinarians, and the University have now ratified the tentative agreement that was reached Oct. 21 with the assistance of mediator William Kaplan. In a joint message issued today, Tracey Jandrisits, assistant vice-president (faculty and academic staff relations), and William […]
Your ideas can shape the future of mental health services at U of G. Through its Wellness by Design project, Student Wellness Services is redesigning the delivery of their mental health programs based on student needs. Your opinion matters. “Our new services will be based on what students tell us they need,” says Director of […]
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Prof. Stefan Linquist’s research revealing that the “gloomy” octopus – long believed to be solitary creatures – will interact socially when living in areas with a high population density was recently featured by the CBC. This finding was also covered by Yahoo News, Science Magazine and The Guardian as well as a number of other international […]
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A U of G researcher is the first to discover the type of stem cell that is behind the gecko’s ability to regrow its tail, a finding that has implications for spinal cord treatment in humans. This new research was recently featured in Popular Science and MSN. Many lizards can detach a portion of their tail […]
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“Living Among Intelligent Machines” will be the topic of the second annual Derry Dialogues next week at the University of Guelph. Experts in machine learning and artificial intelligence will take part in a panel discussion Nov. 6, 5:30-7 p.m., in Thornbrough 1200. Among the panellists will be Prof. Graham Taylor, who studies machine learning in […]
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University of Guelph innovation that led to the creation of the world’s first compostable coffee pods was front and centre at the Ontario Legislature today. A proposed provincial bill would require all single-use coffee pods sold in Ontario to be certified as compostable. The bill’s sponsor, Norm Miller, MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, showcased compostable pods […]
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There are fewer fish in the sea – literally. Consumer demand and inadequate scientific information has led to overharvesting, reducing fish species and fish stocks around the world. But University of Guelph researchers have identified a possible solution. They have developed a model that allows fisheries to net enough to meet rising consumer demand while […]
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U of G’s tuition raffle to support the United Way is back and better than ever! A $5 ticket gets you the chance to win: $1,000 tuition rebate one-semester parking pass $500 off a distance education course The prizes are available to students, but faculty and staff can buy tickets and donate the prize to […]
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The Ontario Ministry of the Status of Women is recognizing Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president (academic), for helping make women’s history in the province. Yates is among 24 women being showcased by the ministry in a display at the Ontario Legislature to mark Women’s History Month in October. Women were chosen for numerous contributions, including […]
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Winter is coming…and so is flu season. Help protect yourself from the flu virus by getting vaccinated. Flu shot clinics are available across campus. Visit the Health Services website for a list of clinic locations and dates. Clinics are open to all faculty, staff, students and community members. You are not required to have an […]
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Plan to add a few canned goods to your Halloween treats this year! Hundreds of U of G students will hit the streets Oct. 31 to collect food for the Guelph Food Bank and the CSA Student Food Bank as part of Trick or Eat – a national youth-led event to support local communities. “It’s […]
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Guelph residents may have trick or treaters requesting food bank donations rather than candy on Halloween night. Hundreds of University of Guelph students will take part in the annual Trick or Eat event Oct. 31. The youth-led initiative involves students from universities across Canada dressing up and venturing out to collect food for local community organizations. […]
Influenza vaccination season is upon us. Although there is a general consensus – supported by science — that immunization for things like the flu is effective, some people hesitate and even refuse to have themselves or their children vaccinated, whether for the flu or other diseases. Maya Goldenberg, a philosophy professor at the University of […]
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In June 2018, Prof. John Livernois will complete his term as associate vice-president (research services). A search for a new AVPRS will begin soon. Consistent with best practices during a leadership change, U of G’s Office of Research will work with external consultants over the coming months to conduct an operational review of the Office […]
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Working together with the assistance of a mediator, the University of Guelph and the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA) have reached a tentative agreement, which now requires ratification by both parties. The University and UGFA, the union that represents about 800 faculty, veterinarians and librarians, have been negotiating a renewal agreement since July. Details of the agreement will […]