Dr. Madhur Anand’s latest poetry collection, Parasitic Oscillations, was listed as author Omar El Akkad’s favourite book of the year in a roundup by The Walrus. El Akkad wrote Parasitic Oscillations is “one of those books that say something piercing about where we are as a species and what we’ve done.” Anand is the director […]
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By Dr. Noella Gray and Victoria Hodson, PhD student, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. In the early hours of Dec. 19 — the last day of the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) conference in Montréal — the Parties to […]
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Dr. Bradley Minaker has been named the University of Guelph’s new associate vice-president (planning, data and budget) to lead the Office of Institutional Research and Planning. The announcement was made today by Dr. Gwen Chapman, provost and vice-president, academic. “Brad has five years of progressive experience within institutional research and planning here at U of […]
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Dr. Shayan Sharif, an avian immunologist with the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to CBC News’ The National about the highly contagious strain of avian influenza that spread across the country this year and led to the deaths or culling of millions of birds. Watch the interview here. Sharif commented that the crisis affects global bird populations but could potentially […]
Turkey, stuffing, eggnog and cookies are all holiday classics, but food safety practices are important with all of them to prevent food-borne illness, says a University of Guelph food scientist. Dr. Keith Warriner is a professor in the Department of Food Science at the Ontario Agricultural College who studies food-borne illness prevention. He develops food […]
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An article by The Narwhal that investigates Canada’s approach to Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), makes note of the Conservation through Reconciliation Partnership (CRP). U of G co-hosts CRP with IISAAK OLAM Foundation and the Indigenous Leadership Initiative. The Indigenous-led network brings together community leaders, environmental organizations and academia to advance Indigenous-led conservation. The […]
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Dr. T. Ryan Gregory, an evolutionary and genome biologist in the College of Biological Science, co-authored a commentary for the Calgary Herald about the causes of the surge of respiratory infections in children that are overwhelming pediatric hospitals. The piece was co-written with Dr. Joe Vipond, an emergency doctor and clinical assistant professor at the […]
Courtney Graham, a PhD candidate in the Ontario Veterinary College, contributed a commentary to The Conversation Canada about integrating Indigenous perspectives into the relationship between humans and animals. The commentary was re-printed in several media outlets, including Yahoo! News Canada. Graham is a PhD candidate in epidemiology and animal behaviour in the Department of Population Medicine. She is studying the effects of socialization […]
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Amid growing concerns about “greenwashing” in Canada’s $3-trillion responsible investing sector, a University of Guelph management professor is calling for clearer reporting standards. Dr. Rumina Dhalla studies social responsibility and sustainability in U of G’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. A professor in the Department of Management, Dhalla is a member of […]
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Lawrence Hill, a creative writing professor in the College of Arts, appeared on CBC Radio’s q to celebrate the 15th anniversary of his award-winning novel The Book of Negroes, as well as his contributions to Canadian literature. “I had no idea it would meet the audiences that it has,” Hill said of The Book of […]
These lab coats at the University of Guelph are all green. Under a sustainability program run by U of G student volunteers, thousands of used lab coats that might have ended up in landfill are finding new use in teaching and research labs on campus. The initiative, called Green Labs Guelph (GLG), aims to extend […]
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Amid growing threats to the many species on Earth, a University of Guelph-led project has received new funding to continue cataloguing insects in a global biodiversity “hot spot.” A new US$1-million, three-year grant from the Walder Foundation based in Skokie, Illinois, will enable scientists at U of G and in Costa Rica to continue their […]
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Using cannabis may be a riskier practice for seniors and people with heart disease than for younger people, says a new study by University of Guelph researchers. Looking to understand blood pressure changes after cannabis use, the researchers found that the body tries to prevent increases in blood pressure by lowering activity in the sympathetic […]
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Dr. Madhur Anand, an ecologist at the Ontario Agricultural College, reflected on the importance of COP15 (the 15th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity) in a commentary for The Hill Times. “We must work at the interface of disciplines to find the kinds of solutions that bring heads and hearts together, achieve […]
Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow explained the causes of high food prices to CTVNews.ca. Von Massow said increased energy costs, transportation costs, labour shortages and the low Canadian dollar are all affecting prices. A professor in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics von Massow researches retail and restaurant […]
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College of Engineering and Physical Sciences physics lecturer Orbax discussed the significance behind the end of stage one of the Artemis Mission and what comes next with CTV News Network. “We’ll have an opportunity to completely reinvent what we do as humanity off of Earth,” Orbax said of the mission. Orbax is the co-founder of […]
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Chris Earley, an interpretive biologist and education coordinator at U of G’s Arboretum, discussed his newest book, How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids . Appearing on CBC Radio’s In Town And Out With Giacomo Panico, Earley discussed the art of bird feeding and what prompted him to write the book. […]
Ontario Veterinary College avian immunologist Dr. Shayan Sharif discussed why an outbreak of avian flu has been unpredictable this year with CBC Radio’s The Current. Sharif explained why avian flu “is a virus we cannot ignore” and how a One Health approach could help reduce further spread. Sharif is a professor in the Department of Pathobiology and the […]
Looking for the perfect holiday gift this year? These options from the University of Guelph make excellent presents at any time. For your sweetheart U of G honey is harvested on campus and available for purchase at the U of G Bookstore. This delicious treat from the Honey Bee Research Centre is available in jars or squeeze […]
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“That’s right, I just love that I forgot my sunglasses and the sun is now shining right in my eyes.” Most people would recognize this statement as sarcasm, but social media analysis tools don’t. Tone is notoriously hard to convey online, and a new University of Guelph model has the potential to change that. Most […]
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