University of Guelph researchers who created a hand-held instrument to quickly and easily detect animal diseases have received a funding boost. They’ve been awarded $125,000 (U.S.) to fund field trials under the direction of engineering professor Suresh Neethirajan, director of U of G’s BioNano Laboratory and the lead developer of the nano biosensor. The portable […]
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Story by Sydney Pearce, a U of G student writer with Students Promoting Awareness of Research Knowledge (SPARK) Some cat owners, including University of Guelph researcher Georgia Mason, believe they can read their pet’s mood by looking at its face. Now, she’s putting that idea to the test with a research project that aims to […]
Prof. Jim Bogart, Integrative Biology, was interviewed by TVO April 3 for a story on the annual crossing of a Burlington, Ont., road by endangered Jefferson salamanders. Each year for three weeks, the road is closed to allow the salamanders to cross safely to a breeding pond. Bogart, who has studied the Jefferson salamander since 1977, […]
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A new “friendship bench” intended to encourage discussion of mental health will be unveiled April 7 at the University of Guelph. The bright yellow bench will be located near Branion Plaza for community members to unwind and discuss their own mental health and that of others. The bench contains a URL for campus and provincial […]
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Charlotte Yates, U of G provost and vice-president (academic), was interviewed as part of a panel discussion on The Agenda March 28. Yates joined host Steve Paikin, Deb Matthews, the province’s minister of advanced education and skills development, and representatives from other universities to discuss increased interest among American students in Ontario schools since Donald […]
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Single middle-aged Canadians are not practising safe sex, and commitment – not condom use – drives sexual pleasure among university students. Those are the findings of two new national studies published today by a University of Guelph professor and well-known sex researcher. Both studies are based on first-ever national sexual health surveys. Middle-Aged Canadians Not […]
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Two teams of University of Guelph students have won first and second place in international food development competitions. Food science students Colin Booth, Yinglei Li, Brittany Chow and Monica Chau won the Research Chefs Association Student National Pastry Culinology Competition held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in March. Students Myra Siddiqi, Natalie Ng, Rachel Tseng […]
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Prof. Robin Milhausen, Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, was interviewed by a range of media March 30 for stories looking at two national surveys she conducted. The studies focused on whether or not middle-aged, single Canadians were practicing safe sex, and if condom use affected perceived pleasure. Milhausen spoke with the Toronto Star, Canadian Press and Radio-Canada […]
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The University of Guelph has received its single largest-ever gift: a $20-million donation from the Arrell Family Foundation to transform the global food economy and further strengthen U of G and Canada as agri-food leaders. “This landmark gift will allow our University to address the defining challenge of our time: food security, safety and sustainability,” […]
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A student helping Syrian refugees adjust to life in Canada, a professor who uses his skills in computer science to support food security, and a Physical Resources (PR) manager who teaches adults how to read are the winners of this year’s William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Awards. Student Yousr El Sharawy, computer science professor Dan Gillis […]
Helping young artists launch careers after university is the purpose of a new mentorship project involving the University of Guelph and the Guelph Arts Council (GAC). The Ontario150 Partnership Program will support young musicians and visual artists working with artist mentors and community curators. The program is intended to help artists develop professional networks and […]
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Stress is a natural biological process enabling us to deal with the world around us. In short bursts, such as exercise or watching a thrilling film, stress is beneficial to the body. But when stress is too much or lasts too long, the effects can be detrimental to our health. New research by University of […]
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Potential growth in Canada’s agri-food industries resulting from the recent federal budget was the focus of a live interview with Malcolm Campbell, vice-president (research), on the Business News Network’s Commodities show March 23. Campbell discussed plans by the Liberal government to encourage innovation in agriculture and food, and talked about how investing in research can lead […]
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As Canada’s “food university,” the University of Guelph is applauding the federal government for investing in food and agriculture in the 2017 budget to grow Canada’s economy, said president Franco Vaccarino. “We are delighted that the government is recognizing the role the agri-food sector plays in building Canada’s prosperity and its innovation prowess,” he said. […]
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Turn on the tap, and what happens? For most of us in Canada, out comes clean water. But in some places in this country, it’s not that simple, says Sheri Longboat. Out of Canada’s roughly 600 First Nations communities, about one in five are under drinking water advisories, including about 70 communities living under long-term […]
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A study by University of Guelph researchers on how winter affects how many birds will breed each year was featured by CTV News March 21. The researchers found the temperature at sparrows’ winter home plays a major role in determining how many of the birds return to Canada to breed in the spring and summer. Integrative […]
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For migratory birds, breeding grounds are where the action is. But a new study by University of Guelph biologists is among the first to suggest that the number of songbirds breeding during spring and summer depends mostly on what happens at their wintering grounds. The pioneering study points to potential effects of climate change and […]
Challenging the status quo will be the focus of Ontario’s attorney general during the annual Truscott Lecture in Justice March 27 at the University of Guelph. Yasir Naqvi, who oversees the justice system in Ontario, will focus on pretrial delay in criminal cases during this free lecture. He will speak from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. […]
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Are you feeling burned-out, tired or frustrated at work? Jamie Gruman, an organizational behaviour professor at the University of Guelph, says using your “down time” more effectively can boost your work performance and make you more productive. Through his current research, he’s developed an approach called the ReNU model, which focuses on steps to recharge […]
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Flame-retardant insulation, cider and cannabis-infused hot chocolate — all containing soy — are among the winners of this year’s Project SOY (Soybean Opportunities for Youth) competition. The 21st annual event, held today at the Government of Ontario building at One Stone Rd., featured 14 projects and 30 University of Guelph students from the main campus […]
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