Cheaper anti-cancer drugs for humans might ultimately stem from a new study by University of Guelph scientists into a kind of microbial “bandage” that protects yew trees from disease-causing fungi. A new paper published today in Current Biology is the first to show how beneficial fungi living naturally in yew trees serve as a combination […]
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United Way campaign organizers at the University of Guelph hope to continue the University’s record-breaking streak with this year’s fundraising drive. The 2015 fundraising goal — $607,500 — was announced today during the annual United Way kickoff in Branion Plaza. Referring to the strong support of the annual United Way campaign on campus and in […]
University of Guelph researchers have helped create the world’s first certified 100 per cent compostable single-serve pod for coffee, tea and other hot beverages. The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), the largest independent certification organization for compostable products in North America, has certified the new PurPod100,™ meaning it meets international standards for compostability. The announcement was […]
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Gryph N’ Grille serves fresh, locally-sourced food with sustainability in mind […]
Prof. Evan Fraser, Geography, and student Samantha Pascoal wrote an op-ed column in the Toronto Star on Sept. 23. In the column, Fraser and Pascoal discussed food insecurity in Canada, and noted that poverty, crop diversity and federal trade agreements have all had an impact on food security. Fraser has created the website feedingninebillion.com, which […]
Prof. Julia Christensen Hughes will return to the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York City to discuss how business can help ensure world peace and stability. The dean of the College of Business and Economics has been invited to lead a discussion group during the UN’s private-sector forum Sept. 26 on implementing sustainable […]
University of Guelph ecologist Prof. Merritt Turetsky has been named to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, joining the “emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.” Created by the Royal Society of Canada in 2014, the College recognizes academics who have made exceptional achievements within 15 years of completing their doctoral degrees. Turetsky, a […]
For students living in residence, residence life staff provide a vital source of information and a connection to the university. Now U of G students have a new way to contact a residence assistant (RA) that is unique among Canadian universities: the online Virtual RA. “Students today have multiple digital devices and they are more […]
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More than 25 local service agencies will get a helping hand Sept. 26 from hundreds of University of Guelph students. It’s the University’s 17th annual Project Serve day. Initiated in 1997 as a way of introducing students to community involvement and volunteerism, the program is now an annual event. It’s support in part by funding […]
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The University of Guelph and Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning are exploring educational opportunities in the City of Brampton. U of G was approached by the City of Brampton and asked to meet with its “University Blue Ribbon Exploratory Panel.” A meeting with officials from U of G and Humber was held […]
The Female Athlete Health Project aims to help female athletes achieve their best without compromising their health […]
Prof. Evie Adomait, Department of Economics and Finance, was featured in the Globe and Mail on Sept. 18, providing insight into the Canadian federal election. Adomait will critique the performance of the party leaders in the Globe and Mail/Google-organized debate and will be featured in weekend editions of the newspaper. She will also take part […]
Preventing wildlife poaching and trafficking may eventually be easier with a computer app designed by University of Guelph researchers that has passed round one of an American technology contest. The LifeScanner app was designed by scientists at U of G’s Biodiversity Institute of Ontario (BIO) in collaboration with SAP Canada. It was among 44 first-round […]
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After decades of neglect, it’s time to reinvest in rural Canada. That’s the finding of a new national report released today and co-authored by University of Guelph professors. “Without question, we’ve been ignoring rural Canada,” said Al Lauzon, a professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD), who helped write the “State […]
Canadians spent $734 million on fragrances in 2014, according to market research firm Euromonitor International. But what if you’re wearing a fragrance that smells good to you and gives someone else a headache? The University’s “Share the Air” policy encourages students, staff and faculty to be considerate of those with allergies or sensitivities to fragrance […]
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The University of Guelph has named David Lee, a veteran with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as director of Campus Community Police, Emergency Management and Fire Safety. Lee will begin his appointment Sept. 28. “David brings with him 30 years of leadership and policing experience,” said Don O’Leary, vice-president (finance and administration), who headed the […]
For many at the University of Guelph, the annual kick-off barbecue for the campus United Way campaign – set to be held Sept. 24 – has become a “back to school” tradition. People gather in Branion Plaza to buy a hot dog for a good cause, catch up with friends and colleagues, and wait for […]
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U of G graduate student Tyler Valiquette will be on the CBC radio program Ontario Morning today at 10:50 a.m. He will be discussing the “Vote Savvy” initiative he has organized with fellow U of G graduate student Yvonne Su. It involves using vote mobs, videos, social media and other efforts to engage young people to […]
Do you need help preparing for job fairs? Co-operative Education and Career Services at U of G has an app for that. The U of G Career Fair Plus app allows students to view complete employer listings, find every employer’s location on an interactive floor plan, view event details and real-time announcements, and get tips […]
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A University of Guelph sociology professor will help to lead a new $2.2-million national project to curb domestic violence and homicide. Myrna Dawson, holder of the Canada Research Chair in Public Policy in Criminal Justice, will head the Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative for Vulnerable Populations (CDHPIVP) with Western University professor Peter Jaffe. Involving more […]
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