Agriculture and food systems have enormous potential to help Canada mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate and genomics research in agri-food is driving sustainable solutions to major global challenges. As a world leader in agri-food genomics, the University of Guelph is contributing to high-impact research, innovations and knowledge mobilization to improve […]
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CBC Sports spoke to Dr. Heather Murphy, water microbiologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, about ongoing efforts to clean up the River Seine during the 2024 Paris Olympics. […]
By Drs. Lianne Foti and Kathleen Rodenburg, professors at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The Canadian women’s soccer team has become the centre of controversy after reports from the 2024 Paris Olympics revealed the team used a drone to […]
Dr. Stephen Brown, professor in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences in the College of Biological Science, spoke to the Toronto Star about how sitting in traffic can affect spine health. […]
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The University of Guelph will be well-represented at both the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and the Paralympics, as Gryphons past and present swap red, gold and black for red and white to represent Team Canada. Track athletes Jacqueline Madogo, Zoe Sherar and Craig Thorne will all make their Olympic debuts, while former Gryphon Jesse Zesseu […]
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As wildfires rage in Western Canada and burn popular landmarks like Jasper National Park, a University of Guelph forestry and climatology researcher says changes to zoning bylaws could help lessen wildfire devastation. Dr. Ze’ev Gedalof is a professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics and researches forest ecosystem dynamics, forest management, climatic variability […]
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What’s new! Starting September 1, 2024, the following changes will take effect: Daily Permits: Fall Permits – Fall Semester permits will be available for purchase starting July 24. New Permit Options: Changes to EV parking restrictions: 4 hour Daily Max limit is being removed from EV chargers in P15, P48, P49, P30 and P59. 4 […]
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Even adults have something to learn from Inside Out 2, the new Pixar film about emotional development, says a University of Guelph psychologist. Dr. Kristel Thomassin, professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, studies the way families support children’s emotional development. She says the box office hit gives viewers […]
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The University of Guelph has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for the third straight year by Forbes magazine. U of G holds the seventh spot among universities ranked on the list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024, placing the University in the top 25 per cent of its industry. Overall, […]
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The Canadian Press spoke with Dr. Andrew Binns, professor in the Department of Engineering, about using absorbent surfaces to lessen flood risks. […]
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Speaking to CBC News, Dr. Mike von Massow, of the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics, says a code of conduct will be good for grocery store supply chain management. […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, speaks to CBC News about the regulations surrounding vape store signage and promotion. […]
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Dr. Keith Warriner, professor in the Department of Food Science, spoke to CBC News and The New York Times about recent Listeria outbreaks. […]
Food Day Canada, a day celebrating Canadian-grown food, honours the work of farmers, fishers, chefs, researchers and home cooks across the food system. Each year Food Day Canada takes place on the Saturday of the August long weekend, this year landing on August 3. Founded 21 years ago by the late Anita Stewart, former University […]
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Please be advised that parking lots and driveways across the main U of G campus will be receiving asphalt repairs from July 19 to August 6. Sections receiving new paving will be blocked off early in the morning and will not be accessible for the day. Please avoid parking in the areas noted during the […]
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U of G is aware of the global IT outage affecting businesses around the world this morning. Presently, U of G is not affected. Campus, classes and services continue as normal. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates that affect our campus community as they occur. For latest updates and information, please […]
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As we near the end of the first week, I wanted to provide an update on the Gryphons At Work launch. Training As a reminder – all university employees (staff and faculty) need to complete training before July 29. The series of videos and how to instruction guides on the Gryphons At Work Knowledge Site […]
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PhD candidates studying in the fields of integrative biology and human and animal health are the recipients of Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, one of the most prestigious doctoral awards in Canada. Five researchers will receive 2024 Vanier scholarships, which provide each researcher $50,000 annually for up to three years, a record number of Vanier honours […]
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The Student Experience Awards recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of campus leaders who have made a lasting impact on students’ lives and the U of G community. Each year, the University community is invited to submit nominations for staff, faculty, and students who exemplify commitment and dedication to U of G and the broader community. Meet […]
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The City of Guelph and the University of Guelph are pleased to announce the renewal of their joint initiative, the Guelph Lab, for another three years. Launched in 2014, the Guelph Lab has been an important catalyst for research, collaboration and experimentation. It brings together the University, City and community partners to create innovative solutions […]
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