The Hub incubator program offers funding and support to grow businesses […]
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Father, Son Among Experts on Challenge of Feeding World
Father-and-son food experts will bring their “kitchen-table” discussions to a global food panel to be held at the University of Guelph. Prof. Brady Deaton Jr., Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and his father, Brady Deaton Sr., chancellor emeritus of the University of Missouri, will speak during the panel called “Feeding the World: A […]
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University Approves New Responsible Conduct of Research Policy
The University of Guelph expects the highest standards of integrity in every aspect of research carried out by all members of its academic community. A new Responsible Conduct of Research Policy was passed by the University of Guelph Senate in December 2014 and approved by the University’s Board of Governors in January 2015. It provides […]
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Global Hunger Summit Returns to Guelph
The University of Guelph will host the 10th annual Universities Fighting World Hunger summit Feb. 20 to 22. More than 400 people are expected to visit campus to discuss how to combat global hunger. This is the second time U of G has hosted the international event; the first was in 2011. “U of G […]
From Travel Writing to Screenwriting: Library Hosts Writers Workshop
Writing Experts Will Teach More Than 20 Free Workshops […]
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Profs Make Headlines
Prof. Steve Newmaster, Integrative Biology, was interviewed by the Toronto Star on Feb. 10 for a story on the controversy surrounding the health supplements industry. Newmaster, who made headlines in 2013 with his study that found numerous contaminants in herbal medications, discussed the importance of regulating supplement products. Prof. Eric Lyons, Plant Agriculture, was interviewed […]
OCUFA honours Prof. Edward Carter with 2015 Lorimer Award
The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) has recognized Prof. Edward Carter, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, with a 2015 Lorimer Award. The award recognizes individuals who have worked to protect and promote the interests of Ontario’s academic staff through collective bargaining. “The 2015 winners of the Lorimer Award have gone above and beyond […]
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Biomedical Science Grad Hits High Note with Music Achievement
Mike Fan hit the right notes when he won the gold medal for the highest mark in Grade 10 Voice from the Royal Conservatory of Music. He began piano lessons at age six and received an associate diploma from the Royal Conservatory in Piano Performance at age 17. He also studied the flute and euphonium, […]
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Office of Diversity and Human Rights Invites Applications for Volunteer Positions
The Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) invites applications for the volunteer positions of human rights fact finders and human rights resource persons. The DHR manages U of G’s resolution process and provides support, advice and information to all members of the campus community involved in human rights issues. Description of positions: • human […]
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A Model Organism
Zebrafish are the new ‘fruit fly’ for U of G researchers […]
Winter Convocation Set: Feb. 18-19
Noted Princeton University microbiologist Bonnie Bassler will receive an honorary doctorate during the University of Guelph’s winter convocation ceremonies, to be held Feb. 18 and 19. U of G professor Dana Paramskas, School of Languages and Literatures, will receive a Medal of Merit. Profs. John Prescott, Pathobiology, and William Smith, Mathematics and Statistics, will be […]
U of G to Help Blue Jays Bring Natural Grass to Rogers Centre
The University of Guelph and Toronto Blue Jays will collaborate on a research project to grow a natural turfgrass field in the Rogers Centre. The $600,000 agreement was signed today by the University, and announced Thursday night by Blue Jays president Paul Beeston during a special event in Toronto. Researchers will undertake a year-long intensive […]
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New Entrance Complete at OVC Companion Animal Hospital
Following renovations to the Ontario Veterinary College’s (OVC) Companion Animal Hospital, clients can now use the new entrance to the hospital, including those with after-hours companion-animal emergencies. The new space features an enhanced customer service area, more seating, a billing window and a waiting area for clients and pets that require a quiet space. Patient […]
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New Vice-President (External) Named
The University of Guelph has named Daniel Atlin as its new vice-president (external) effective March 16. The announcement was made today by president Franco Vaccarino, who chaired the search committee. Atlin is currently vice-president, strategy and college affairs, at Seneca College, with more than 25,000 full-time students at campuses throughout the Greater Toronto Area. “Daniel […]
Guelph Scientists Part of $26-Million National Research Centre
Key Canadian researchers – including six from the University of Guelph – will work together on solutions to important health issues under a new $26.3-million national research effort. The Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet) will involve Guelph Molecular and Cellular Biology professors Chris Whitfield, Joe Lam, Matt Kimber and Anthony Clarke, along with Chemistry professors France-Isabelle […]
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Guelph Grad on the Go – Using Theatre to Influence Social Change
Simon Mallett’s theatre company strives to ‘create conversations’ […]
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History Professor to Contribute to International Projects
U of G History Professor Karen Racine has been invited to participate in two significant international projects. For the first project, Racine will be the subject area editor for the Atlantic World for the Oxford Reference Encyclopedia in Latin American History. As subject editor, she will define topics, suggest experts to write about them and […]
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How African Canadians Risked Their Lives to Fight in the American Civil War
Book by U of G history professor emeritus looks at why so many black Canadians left the safety of home to serve in a foreign war […]
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DNA Barcoding Used to Fight Fraud in United States
Research and technology from the University of Guelph are helping the State of New York crack down on fraudulent herbal products. On Monday, New York’s Attorney General’s Office ordered four major national retailers to remove top-selling store-brand herbal products from their shelves, saying that the products contained substituted and potentially dangerous substances. Using genetic tests, […]
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Guelph Prof Receives Grant to Study Gender Wage Gap
A University of Guelph professor studying salary discrepancies between women and men has received a grant from Ontario’s Pay Equity Office. Miana Plesca, Department of Economics and Finance, received one of three inaugural awards from the new provincial Gender Wage Gap Grant Program. She will work with adjunct computer science professor Luiza Antonie and PhD […]
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