The University of Guelph will receive $1 million over the next five years from Industry Canada through renewal of two prestigious Canada Research Chairs (CRC), it was announced today. Profs. Kathryn Preuss, Department of Chemistry, and Scott Weese, a pathobiologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, were first awarded Tier 2 chairs in 2009. Tier 2 […]
Prof Surveys Tourist Experience of Oktoberfest
Results help organizers improve festival […]
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Salmon Genome Project Receives Nearly $3.8 Million in Funding
A University of Guelph-led genome project that will receive nearly $3.8 million in federal and industry funding and could transform the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry was announced today in Guelph. Minister of State for Industry Ed Holder announced today in Guelph that Genome Canada will contribute almost $1.2 million to the project, intended to help […]
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Prof Marks World Food Day with Release of Graphic Novel Episode
A University of Guelph professor will mark World Food Day by releasing the third installment of a graphic novel about food security and kicking off a new campaign to support the book’s educational outreach. Evan Fraser, a geography professor and holder of the Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security, created the graphic novel, #foodcrisis, […]
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Stay Safe With SafeGryphon App
Features include safety tips, flashlight and alarm […]
Guelph Study Calls for Testing of Restaurant Oils
The quality and safety of oils used for frying in restaurants often degrade quickly, leading to potential health risks, according to a new University of Guelph study. As a health inspector, Anitta Sebastian often wondered about the quality and safety of frying oils used for deep frying in restaurants. When she started her master’s studies […]
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Can Garbage Become Art?
Prof explores use of garbage as artistic medium […]
Business Exec, Privacy Advocate to be Honoured at Fall Convocation
Bonnie Brooks, vice-chair of the Hudson’s Bay Company, and privacy advocate Ann Cavoukian will be two of the honorary doctorate recipients during the University of Guelph’s 2014 fall convocation Oct. 18. Veterinarian academics Timothy Ogilvie and Ted Leighton will also receive honorary doctorates during convocation ceremonies for more than 800 graduands in War Memorial Hall. […]
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Guelph Profs, Grads In the News
Prof. Sylvain Charlebois, Marketing & Consumer Studies, wrote a column that appeared in the Globe and Mail on Oct. 13. Charlebois discussed changes in grocery stores, looking at the purchase of Shoppers Drug Mart by Loblaw, the impact of Walmart’s growth in the sale of groceries, online shopping, and the increasing popularity of farmers’ markets. […]
What’s Your Talent?
Magic? Comedy? Dance? Music? Feats if strength? The College Idol committee is recruiting participants for the annual U of G talent show. The Halloween-themed event will be held Oct. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Peter Clark Hall. Individuals and groups are invited to apply as contestants. Voting takes place during and after […]
Research Aims to Create Disease-Resistant Elms
Propagation technique involves cloning […]
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Research Magazine Receives Farm Writers’ Award
The University of Guelph Research Magazine received a silver award from the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) for the 2013 issue “What the World Needs Now.” The award was presented Oct. 4 at the CFWF annual conference in Charlottetown, P.E.I. Published by the Office of Research, the magazine is edited by Owen Roberts, director of […]
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Domestic Abuse Not Always Physical
PhD student looks at non-violent forms of abuse and effects on women […]
UGFA, University Ratify Agreement
Members of the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA), which represents about 800 faculty members, librarians and veterinarians, and the University today ratified the tentative agreement that was reached, with the assistance of a mediator, on September 26. In a joint statement, Kelly Meckling, UGFA president, and Serge Desmarais, acting provost and vice-president (academic), said: “Negotiating teams representing UGFA […]
United Way on the Gridiron
U of G’s Department of Athletics will donate to the United Way $1 from every game ticket sold for the Oct. 10 home football game. Students, who are admitted to the game free of charge, will be asked for a donation. Currently ranked No. 6 by Canadian Interuniversity Sport, the Gryphons will meet the Carleton […]
OVC Prof Honoured for Work in Animal Care
Pathobiology professor Patricia Turner is the 2014 recipient of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s (CVMA) Humane Award. It was presented in July during the CVMA annual conference in St. John’s, Nfld. A professor at the Ontario Veterinary College since 2002, Turner is recognized internationally for her work to improve the lives of animals used in […]
Human Anatomy Building Campaign Kicks Off
A student-led campaign to increase awareness of the Human Anatomy program at the University of Guelph and to kick-start a fundraising campaign will begin on Johnston Green on Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. Students, staff and faculty will form the outline of a human body on Johnston Green and place donations on its “heart.” An […]
Physical Fitness Should Fit Your Lifestyle
Fulbright scholar says activity levels are established in childhood […]
Plain Language Easier for Readers to Understand
Writing Services staff help writers get to the point […]
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Retired Prof Shortlisted for Governor General’s Literary Awards
University of Guelph English professor emeritus Thomas King is a finalist for the 2014 Governor General’s Literary Awards for his novel The Back of the Turtle. The nominees were announced today by the Canada Council for the Arts. This year’s winners will be announced Nov. 18. Finalists are named in 14 categories, ranging from fiction […]
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