Canadian Minister of Health Jane Philpott announced at the University of Guelph today a new federal investment in genomics research to improve plant protection and food safety regulation. The funding will allow the U of G-based Biodiversity Institute of Ontario (BIO) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to jointly create genomics and DNA barcoding […]
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The University of Guelph and other universities in the Southern Ontario Water Consortium will benefit from up to $12 million in new funding announced today by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The funding will come from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). The consortium, based at the University of Waterloo, is working […]
The University of Guelph has named Scott McRoberts as director of athletics following an extensive search. McRoberts, currently athletics director at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), will begin his appointment March 14. “Scott has the breadth of talent and experience we were looking for, and we are thrilled that he will be joining U […]
A new model developed by an international team including a University of Guelph researcher will help better understand and manage threatened ecosystems, says integrative biology professor Andrew MacDougall. The research was published today in the journal Nature. MacDougall was the only Canadian among the 26 researchers from five continents involved in the seven-year-long study of […]
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Frozen fecal transplantation is effective at providing relief to Clostridium difficile (C. diff) patients, according to a new study co-authored by University of Guelph researchers. The study found that frozen fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is just as effective as fresh FMT for treating infections caused by the bacterium C. diff, which can cause severe and […]
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Prof. Nita Chhinzer says social media adds a layer of complexity when it comes to managing layoffs […]
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The University of Guelph is bringing back its Brock Scholarship for 2016, one of the largest and most prestigious doctoral awards in Canada. Valued at $120,000, the scholarship covers all educational and living expenses for up to four years of studies. Recipients are considered outstanding in their field of studies, their research work and their […]
A new advisory committee will help guide the University of Guelph’s strategic renewal process. Chaired by president Franco Vaccarino, the 35-member committee consists of faculty, staff, students, Board of Governors members, alumni and external representatives. “The advisory committee is a group of very dedicated and passionate people who are invested in the University’s future,” Vaccarino […]
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When a winter storm hits and you need to know whether the University of Guelph is open before setting off for school or work, the best information sources are U of G’s website and local and social media. If the president decides to close the University because of bad weather or an emergency before normal […]
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A novel therapy tested by University of Guelph scientists for treating a fatal heart disorder in dogs might ultimately help in diagnosing and treating heart disease in humans. Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) professors Glen Pyle and Lynne O’Sullivan have also identified potential causes of inherited dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) or “weak heart.” The groundbreaking study was […]
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By Amy Westlund, SPARK (Students Promoting Awareness of Research Knowledge) Hash-tagging your flu-season blues could help track other disease outbreaks, especially among millennials, says a University of Guelph researcher. Adam Beswick, a master of science student in epidemiology in the Department of Population Medicine, says when millennials get sick, their first reaction may be to […]
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A University of Guelph biomedical engineering student has won the prestigious 2016 Sunnybrook Research Prize worth $10,000. Robert Hunter beat out nine other finalists from across Canada. He presented his research on using biosensors for diagnosis, management and tracking of diabetes to a judging panel Jan. 8. “My initial reaction was one of complete shock; […]
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Red squirrels living in a low-stress environment harbour healthier communities of micro-organisms, a result that might hold implications for human health, according to a new University of Guelph-led study. Researchers tested squirrel microbiomes and analyzed the animals’ stress hormones. Their study appears in the journal Biology Letters. Microbiomes are communities of micro-organisms living in and […]
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History professor sees reminders of former prime minister Pierre Trudeau, but also intentions to connect to the deeper Liberal heritage […]
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A University of Guelph graduate student has been named among the top “30 under 30” social entrepreneurs by Forbes magazine. Gavin Armstrong, a PhD student in biomedical sciences, was recognized for his Lucky Iron Fish project in the magazine’s annual “30 under 30” issue released today. The project is intended to combat life-threatening anemia in […]
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As we age, we begin to lose muscle mass, which can lead to loss of strength, speed and power. Researchers at the University of Guelph are trying to understand why this happens and what can be done to protect muscles as we age. Prof. Geoff Power joined the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences […]
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The University of Guelph’s ice cream technology course – the oldest in North America – is the topic of a new book by Guelph alumna Pat Bowley. Celebrating 100 Years at the College of Ice Cream looks at the origins of the course at U of G, as well as the ice cream industry in […]
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How equine-assisted therapy can help both horses and people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be the focus of a new study by University of Guelph researchers. Prof. Katrina Merkies, Animal Biosciences, has received a $10,000 innovation research grant for the study from the Horses and Humans Research Foundation, which supports research on equine-assisted therapies. […]
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In an op-ed column in the Globe and Mail on Dec. 29, Prof. Sylvain Charlebois, Marketing and Consumer Studies, and Prof. Ralph Martin, Plant Agriculture, discussed the benefits of pulses, including vegetables such as dried peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. Canada is a leader in growing pulses. Their column said pulses have strong nutritional attributes but […]
Many people love holiday shopping, but how to avoid debt and regret? Prof. Sunghwan Yi, Marketing and Consumer Studies, has investigated consumers’ occasional over-eagerness to spend money, especially while shopping online. “Online shopping is available 24/7, and all you have to do is to click anywhere you are,” says Yi. “Seeing and touching in a […]
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