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Indulge in Festive Treats Straight from the Creelman Bakeshop

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The holiday season is almost here! What better way to celebrate than with a touch of sweetness and a dash of holiday cheer baked by U of G’s very own Creelman Bake Shop? Hospitality Services and The Creelman Bake Shop are thrilled to introduce four delightful holiday bakery boxes, each carefully curated to bring joy […]

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CBC’s ‘Ideas’ Highlights Global Food Security Discussion From Arrell Food Summit   

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In tonight’s episode of Ideas on CBC Radio, four experts sit down for a dialogue on how our food systems can adapt to improve food security.  The discussion entitled, Food Security is National Security was recorded earlier this month during the 2023 Arrell Food Summit: Pathways to Change.  Hosted annually by the University of Guelph’s Arrell […]

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Now Available: Amazon Business Prime Account for U of G Faculty and Staff

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As part of our ongoing efforts to simplify your purchasing experiences, we are pleased to share that starting today, U of G faculty and staff responsible for purchasing for University academic, research and business needs will have access to the new *Amazon Business Prime account. This offer will provide faculty and staff with a number […]

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Soils at Guelph Featured on TVO’s ‘Water Brothers’

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The unique research University of Guelph experts conduct and have amplified through the Soils at Guelph initiative are featured in an episode of TVO’s Water Brothers titled “Save our Soils.”  Four U of G soil experts from the School of Environmental Sciences – Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, Dr. Kari Dunfield, Dr. Adam Gillespie and Dr. Genevieve Ali […]

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U of G’s Research on Violence Against Women and Girls Has Global Impact

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In the field of violence against women and girls, University of Guelph sociology professor Dr. Myrna Dawson often finds herself surrounded by women. In decades of researching gender-based violence, or femicide, Dawson has observed countless women across the world doing the work, driving the awareness and advocating for slow-coming changes. This kind of work brings […]

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Giving Tuesday: Unlock Brighter Futures for our Students

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The University of Guelph is set to mark Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement where charities, companies, institutions and individuals rally for causes that are near and dear to their hearts. Giving Tuesday will take place on November 28 and U of G is inviting everyone to help unlock brighter futures for our students through the […]

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Exam Stress Busters and Academic Resources to Support You During Exams

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As you prepare for exams, we’re here to support your success! Check out these events, resources and supports available to help you connect and recharge, practice effective study strategies and take care of your mental being. Recharge during your study breaks Study breaks are an essential part of your studying schedule! They allow you to […]

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U of G Marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with Lighting of Johnston Hall

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To mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, U of G will be lighting Johnston Hall purple from Nov. 29 until Dec. 6. The full observance period runs from Nov. 25 until Dec. 10, during which U of G and other community organizations hold events and share information to aid in the prevention […]

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Results from the 2023 Wellness@Work Pulse Survey

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Supporting faculty and staff success is identified as a pillar in U of G’s strategic plan, and we are committed to supporting this success and the holistic well-being of all staff and faculty through the Wellness@Work initiative. By design, Wellness@Work integrates evidence-informed workplace health promotion practices along with direct feedback from you, the valuable members […]

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U of G Researchers Take New Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance

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During World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, advocacy focuses on the many bacteria species that cause disease that have grown resistant to modern antibiotics. At the University of Guelph, Dr. Rebecca Shapiro, associate professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology in the College of Biological Science, takes a different approach. In Shapiro’s lab, graduate students […]

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Dr. David McCarthy Joins U of G as Canada Excellence Research Chair

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The federal government announced the appointment of water quality researcher and engineer Dr. David McCarthy as the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Waterborne Pathogens: Surveillance, Prediction, and Mitigation at the University of Guelph, an initiative that aims to develop novel devices and technologies to ensure the safety of water in Canada and around the […]

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U of G’s First Canada Excellence Research Chair Brings New Research Talent

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Water quality researcher and engineer Dr. David McCarthy has been announced as the new Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Waterborne Pathogens: Surveillance, Prediction and Mitigation at the University of Guelph, supported by $8 million in federal funding over eight years.  McCarthy brings his expertise in mitigating the risks of waterborne pathogens with tools and technologies to […]

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Hot Honey: U of G Student Project Sweetens Experiential Learning

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Make some room, Cannon Fire — there’s a sweet new sauce on the University of Guelph campus.  Set to make its debut this weekend at Fair November, Hot Honey is a spice-infused drizzle created by U of G food science student Krupa Thakkar.  The fourth-year student created the product during a co-op term at the […]

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Royal Society of Canada Recognizes Three U of G Researchers

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Three University of Guelph researchers have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).  Dr. Amy Greer, Department of Population Medicine, and Dr. Brittany Luby, Department of History, have been welcomed as Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. This prestigious recognition honours Canada’s emerging generation of scholarly, scientific and artistic […]

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Governor General’s Literary Prize Awarded to U of G Creative Writing Instructor

Kyo Maclear, an instructor in the University of Guelph’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, is the 2023 recipient of the Governor General’s Literary Award for non-fiction.  Maclear won the coveted award for Unearthing: A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets, a memoir about a family secret revealed by a DNA test, […]

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Announcing members of the Strategic Transformation Advisory Group

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Building our collective future requires that we all work together to advance our bold vision for the University of Guelph. We recently invited students, faculty and staff on all three of our campuses to submit nominations and applications to join our new Strategic Transformation Advisory Group. By providing advice and feedback on our Strategic Transformation, […]

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COMMENTARY: Someone Has Told You They’re Self-Harming. Now What?

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By Dr. Stephen P. Lewis, Department of Psychology This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. For many people, self-harm can be a difficult behaviour to understand. It also comes with a lot of stigma. This can make talking about it difficult as people who self-harm […]

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Marketing Prof Questions MLB Data Calculation in Seattle Times

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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Department of Management and Consumer Studies, co-wrote a piece for the Seattle Times examining how the Major League Baseball season could end differently if team stats were calculated in a different fashion. On the heels of the Texas Rangers winning the 2023 World Series, Dewhirst and co-writer Adam Metzler […]

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U of G Recognizes Treaties Recognition Week

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In 2016, the Ontario government established Treaties Recognition Week, as way to highlight the importance of honouring treaties involving relationship with First Nations peoples and lands. From Nov. 5-11, U of G will recognize this week with the following activities: Wander and Wonder on Mtigwaaki Trail Date: Nov. 6, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Arboretum […]

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