Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Dr. Eric Lyons, of the Guelph Turfgrass Institute, discussed why he prefers grass over artificial turf. […]
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While many kids in Canada are just starting back-to-school preparations, many others are already back running and playing on the school playground. Should more schools consider a shorter summer break? One University of Guelph health researcher says it could help promote a healthier lifestyle among kids. Dr. Lori Ann Vallis, professor in the Department of […]
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The New York Times spoke to Dr. Scott Weese, professor in the Ontario Veterinary College, about monitoring diseases in companion animals. […]
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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety, discussed, with The Canadian Press, the challenges in identifying Listeria amid multiple outbreaks. […]
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Humans and companion animals often share lifelong bonds. Innovative research to enhance that bond as well as advance animal and human well-being are the aims of two new professorships at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph. The two, five-year-term professorship positions will maintain and enhance OVC’s internationally recognized program of research excellence […]
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The University of Guelph is proud to announce the installation of a colourful, new Pride flag on campus. A rainbow walkway has been put in place just in time for the start of fall classes that sends a strong message to our community that this is a campus where everyone belongs. Painted on the […]
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A new method proposed by University of Guelph researchers that uses artificial intelligence to analyze ultrasound images could one day deliver big results for little ones. The AI method they propose could lead to faster and more accurate diagnoses of serious brain problems in newborn and premature infants. About 20-30 per cent of low-weight babies […]
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Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity and Threat and professor in the School of Computer Science, spoke to CBC News about cybersecurity threats facing Canada’s farming industry. […]
By Dr. Katie Lebel, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, and Mikaela Dodig, master’s student, Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The 2024 Paris Olympics mark the first gender-equitable Olympic Games in history, with equal numbers of […]
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Each year, U of G recognizes recently tenured faculty members who have accomplished significant research, training and knowledge mobilization achievements with the U of G Research Excellence Awards. This year, the seven U of G researchers who received the awards explore a wide variety of topics, from stage design to nanotechnology that detects disease to […]
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A new six-year training program co-led by researchers at the University of Guelph will use a One Health approach to build national capacity for the next pandemic – the first training of its kind in Canada. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research awarded U of G and other university, government and non-governmental organization partners $2.7 […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Biljana Tanaskovic of Physical Resources – Design Engineering and Construction, who passed away July 30. Condolences to Biljana’s family may be shared through the funeral home’s website. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, August 9 in Biljana’s honour. Support services and initiatives are available […]
Dr. Jeff Wichtel, dean of the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to The Globe and Mail and CTV Your Morning about the need for more veterinarians in rural areas to care for large animals. […]
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The future of farming is near, as robots work alongside tractors in a University of Guelph study underway. On the rich soils of the Holland Marsh north of Toronto, two robots drive down a local grower’s field to seed, weed and cultivate. Using precise geolocating, the robots know when they’ve reached the end of the […]
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The University of Guelph is proud to announce that this year three projects will be awarded funding through the 2024-2025 Associate Vice-President (Academic) (AVPA) Grant for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Supported through the office of the AVPA, these projects are on the leading edge of teaching innovation: 2024-25 AVPA SoTL Grant Award […]
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Dr. Jamie Burr, professor in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, discussed the heart rates of Olympic spectators with The Washington Post. […]
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Today is Emancipation Day. An important historic milestone that marks the 190th anniversary of the end of slavery in Canada and across the British Empire. This is a day to remember and honour those who lost their lives due to the atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade and celebrate the strength and resilience of Black […]
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By Dr. Evan Fraser, Arrell Food Institute, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics This article is republished with permission from The Globe and Mail. Read the original article. Earlier this summer, a heat wave closed part of North America’s shipping system. It seems the metal on the Third Avenue Bridge in Manhattan swelled so much that the […]
The Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, in partnership with Canada Beef and Food Day Canada, released a new documentary A Nation’s Table to celebrate the legacy of Anita Stewart, the late U of G food laureate who founded the day 21 years ago. A Nation’s Table explores Stewart’s life of food activism […]
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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, August 5 for the Civic Holiday. Normal operations resume Tuesday, August 6. What’s open Service areas open on Monday, August 5 include: Athletics Centre Reduced hours University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout Patio + Grad Lounge) Main floor is open Ontario […]
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