As we wrap-up Pride Month, we want to take a moment and highlight some of our incredible LGBTQ2IA+ members of the U of G community and the work they do that creates impact on our campus and in our world. Pride Month Spotlight: Uniting Gender, Sexuality, Decolonization, Anti-Racism Dr. Jade Crimson Rose Da Costa received […]
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Food dyes might make food look more appealing, but their safety has long been controversial. New research from the University of Guelph reveals an unexpected way these compounds may be harming health: by disrupting the microbial communities in the gut. In two new recently published papers, researchers from the College of Biological Science found that […]
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As the University of Guelph prepares to welcome a larger number of first-year students this fall, its focus remains on readiness to ensure an enriched student experience for all incoming students. The University is expanding a number of services to ensure students have access to what they need, from increased orientation services, to a new meal […]
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By Drs. Beth Parker, director of Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute, University of Guelph; Charlotte Jönsson Sparrenbom, professor at Lund University; Anna Thomasson, Copenhagen Business School. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. As awareness of toxic, synthetic chemical pollution from per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) increases, more legal settlements in billion dollar […]
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On June 19, the University of Guelph’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the 2024-25 budget plan. A community update on the budget was presented at a town hall on June 20, with the recording and presentation slides available on the operating budget web page. 2024-25 Budget Plan The budget plan projects an operating budget deficit […]
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The University of Guelph has appointed Dr. Bill Rosehart as the new provost and vice-president (academic). Joining from the University of Calgary, Rosehart has been an advocate for engineering education and a leader in the post-secondary sector for over 20 years. “I am enthusiastic about being appointed to the role as provost and being able […]
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The University of Guelph has appointed Dr. Bill Rosehart as the new provost and vice-president (academic) for a five-year term, effective August 1. Rosehart comes to U of G from the University of Calgary, where he has served as professor since 2001 and gained significant leadership experience in several roles including deputy provost, dean of […]
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By Jelisaveta Ckrkic, postdoctoral fellow, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, University of Guelph This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. When Charles Darwin first encountered parasitoid wasps, he was horrified. In an 1860 letter to American botanist Asa Gray, he wrote: “I cannot persuade myself that a beneficent and omnipotent […]
The University of Guelph will lower its flags to half-mast on June 23 to mark the National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Terrorism. This day recognizes those who have lost their lives through acts of terror in Canada and around the world. […]
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Guelph General Hospital (GGH) and the University of Guelph have proudly formalized their partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The MOU signifies an important milestone for Guelph-Wellington as the organizations seek to positively impact community health and sustainability, foster innovation in healthcare delivery, and enhance educational programs. Both GGH and U of G are […]
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We assume science is objective, uniquely isolated from politics. But as University of Guelph geography professor Dr. Jennifer Silver writes: “Science is not separate from or neutral to power.” The questions researchers can ask, the funding that is granted and the methods that inform these decisions are all shaped by norms and values that often align with […]
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Since ChatGPT was first introduced, universities have been working to understand how access to new Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools will impact teaching and learning. To help the U of G community adapt to the presence of AI in the classroom, the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) organized a week-long virtual series on Teaching […]
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By Nitish Boodhoo, Department of Pathobiology and Dr. Shayan Sharif, Department of Pathobiology. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 among animals is unprecedented having been found on all continents — except Oceania — with the United Nations calling it “a global zoonotic […]
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One of the perks of working at U of G is access to some of the best campus food in Canada. Now with the help of a new U of G cookbook authored by the culinary team at U of G’s Hospitality Services, Flavours of Guelph: Cooking in Season, you can make your favourite U […]
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University of Guelph delights are now available “to go” forever, thanks to the launch of a new cookbook, Flavours of Guelph: Cooking in Season, by the culinary team at U of G’s Hospitality Services. The collection of recipes, from comfort foods to innovative dishes, includes U of G classics like Creelman Bake Shop’s banana bread, gingered butternut […]
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The University of Guelph is launching a Human Resources Management System (HRMS) called Gryphons at Work. Aligned to our strategic plan, this system will support our faculty and staff and advance our digital footprint. What is Gryphons at Work? Gryphons at Work is a cloud-based HR solution designed to enhance the overall employee experience through […]
In the 1970s, a proposal for the formation of OUTline stated: “It is not easy being gay (or even heterosexual) in a society where there are so many unanswered questions regarding sexual behaviour. We try to encourage people to find strength and confidence in themselves to overcome the conspiracy of silence.” As OUTline, University of […]
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From antimicrobial resistance to visual distraction, and from feather pecking to the behaviour of atomic nuclei, studies by researchers across the University of Guelph campus will be supported by more than $15.4 million from the federal government. These investments are part of an $693.8-million investment announced today by Yasir Naqvi, parliamentary secretary to the minister […]
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At 6:30 a.m. on June 13, the Campus Safety Office (CSO) was notified that the Gryphon statue located at Gordon Street and Stone Road had been vandalized with red paint. Per CSO policies, Guelph Police Service was called and attended. Staff from the University’s Physical Resources department have removed the paint and do not expect […]
The University of Guelph has named Dr. Mazyar Fallah, dean of the College of Biological Science, as interim provost and vice-president (academic) in anticipation of the retirement of Dr. Gwen Chapman. Fallah will step into the role on July 1, providing a month of overlap before Chapman retires on July 31, and will remain in […]
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