Dr. William Murray, a hospitality professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the growth of resort destinations in Ontario with The Globe and Mail. Murray noted the lockdowns of the pandemic led to a surge in “closer-to-home” travel in Ontario and many real estate developers are capitalizing. A professor in the […]
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As a pilot project involving University of Guelph researchers monitoring wastewater at Toronto Pearson Airport for coronavirus variants enters its second year, one of its lead researchers says the work has grown more complicated. Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, a professor in the Ontario Agricultural College, has led U of G’s wastewater testing team in the airport project. Along […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dr. Joubert Satyre, a faculty member in the School of Languages and Literatures, who passed away Jan. 15. A memorial service is planned for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home in Guelph. Condolences to Joubert’s family may be shared through […]
From January 23 to 27, the University of Guelph marks Consent Action Week. The week is an opportunity to create a collaborative dialogue about consent, pleasure, relationships and advocacy. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness of services centered around support, healing and prevention. “Consent Action Week is a celebration of survivorship, healing, pleasure and […]
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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, an organizational management professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the concept of “time theft” with CBC Business, CTV Toronto and CTV Your Morning. Chhinzer explained the concept comes from perceiving jobs as having strict schedules but noted employees should still be “compensated for completing work, without […]
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Research shows that mental well-being can slump in January, so make your own well-being a priority! Across the University, there are programs and resources that can help. Resources and Upcoming Events for Students Supports from Student Wellness Services Student Wellness Services offers access to resources that support students’ mental health and well-being. Not sure where […]
Next month, U of G’s Payment Services will launch SAP Concur, a modern, automated, user-friendly solution to improve and streamline the process for submitting expense claims. Concur will allow users (i.e., faculty, staff and students on payroll) to electronically submit expense claims and receive approval electronically via computer or mobile device on campus, remotely or […]
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A travelling exhibit that highlights a pioneering Canadian wildlife scientist and her fight for gender equality — featured in the award-winning 2018 documentary The Woman Who Loves Giraffes — is coming to the University of Guelph. The Anne Innis Dagg Exhibit: Musings of a Scientist, Feminist, Activist will be installed in the McLaughlin Library Jan. […]
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Reducing chronic disease and improving well-being by supporting healthier food choices is the goal of a University of Guelph community-engaged research project that has received funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF). Announced today by Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield, the $764,520 award funds a two-year project to […]
By Dr. Carolyn Yule, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, and Laura MacDiarmid, Justice Studies, University of Guelph-Humber. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. In the wake of recent high-profile crimes allegedly committed by accused people out on bail, including the slaying of a police officer in Ontario, police leaders and […]
Dr. Carolyn Yule, a sociology professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, made headlines with her insights on calls to reform the Canadian bail system. A Canadian Press article that appeared in several publications including the Toronto Star featured Yule’s thoughts on the issue. Yule along with Laura MacDiarmid, a professor in the […]
The University of Guelph ranks second among Canadian comprehensive universities – and among the leading universities nationwide in research income from Canada’s federal granting agencies – in an annual national survey of top research institutions. For the eighth year running, U of G claimed second spot among comprehensive universities – those with a full range […]
A popular TikTok creator’s recent run-in with U.S. health regulators over the safety of her homemade pickles has sparked a conversation about what kinds of homemade foods entrepreneurs can sell from home or online. University of Guelph food scientist Dr. Keith Warriner says the TikTok incident, which made headlines in the U.S., is a reminder […]
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The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP27, brought the world together in November. For two Anishinaabe researchers from the University of Guelph, it was an opportunity to connect with other Indigenous Peoples from around the globe to discuss the pressing emergencies of the climate crisis. Dr. Susan Chiblow, assistant professor in the School […]
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Despite ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Guelph community has raised more than $500,000 in this year’s United Way campaign. Campaign faculty co-chair Dr. Mike von Massow announced the total raised over the three-month-long campaign during a virtual wrap-up event held Jan. 13. Thanking numerous volunteers, U of G administrators, partner […]
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Indira Naidoo-Harris, AVP, Office of Diversity and Human Rights at the University of Guelph, has been invited to speak at the 2023 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Naidoo-Harris will share her experiences and perspectives while promoting gender equity and inclusive, integrated leadership as part of the Unlocking Eve and InTent delegation at the gathering […]
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Dr. T. Ryan Gregory, an evolutionary biologist in the College of Biological Science, lent his thoughts to several publications on the new Omicron variant, XBB.1.5. Gregory discussed the Kraken nickname with CNN, The Atlantic, and Al Jazeera. He also spoke with The Canadian Press and National Post, with articles appearing in several publications across Canada. Speaking to […]
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Showcasing the University of Guelph’s unique strengths in health research and teaching was the theme of a daylong visit to U of G on Jan. 12 by Dr. Michael Strong, president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). During his visit, Strong met with senior U of G executives and attended roundtable discussions on […]
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Three University of Guelph researchers have been awarded more than $1.4 million in project grant funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for studies intended to address antimicrobial resistance and understand chronic pain. “The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the federal funding agency focused on improving our health and strengthening our health […]
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Welcome back! The winter break gives students, faculty and staff time to relax after a busy fall semester and to reconnect with family and friends. However, those extra holiday get-togethers also give the flu and COVID-19 more opportunities to spread. Remember: getting vaccinated, staying home when you’re sick and choosing to wear a mask are […]
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