Strip mall parking lots have never been renowned for their ability to entice passers-by to gather and mingle. But that has been changing in parts of Toronto in the last few years thanks to a University of Guelph-led project called plazaPOPS. The project has transformed barren parking lots in Toronto’s outer boroughs into inviting spaces […]
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On Nov. 16, the University of Guelph will raise the Métis flag in recognition of Louis Riel Day, a day marking the anniversary of Riel’s execution following the Northwest Resistance – a stand against the Government of Canada’s encroachment on Métis lands and way of life. Louis Riel was the Métis leader of the Red […]
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With NASA officials preparing again to launch the debut flight of the Artemis lunar program this week, a University of Guelph physics lecturer says the mission will shine a light on Canadian space innovation and inspire a new generation of scientists and explorers. Orbax is a lecturer in the Department of Physics in the College […]
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Following a spike in the number of dead raccoons in Toronto, Dr. Scott Weese, a veterinary infectious disease specialist in the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), spoke with the Toronto Star about the risk of canine distemper in dogs. Weese explained “the risk of dogs becoming ill with canine distemper is basically zero” because most […]
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Dr. Ann Pegoraro, the Lang Chair in Sport Management in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke with CBC Ottawa about why there’s so much interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators NHL team. Pegoraro said a number of factors make the team appealing to buyers, including a large net worth, a new […]
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U of G’s Arrell Food Institute, along with RBC and Boston Consulting Group ‘s Centre for Canada’s Future, have released a report examining how to increase global food production with less impact on the planet called “The Next Green Revolution.” The report comes as the United Nations climate conference (COP27) gets set to begin in […]
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You have it in you to save a life! Join the University of Guelph’s Canadian Blood Services Partners for Life (PFL) team and help us reach our goal of 515 donations by the end of this year. What is Partners for Life? Through the Partners for Life program, groups unite to help raise awareness, donate […]
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How many extremely cold or frost-free days will we see this winter? How many extremely hot days can we expect this year? Helping everyone from farmers to urban planners predict frost-free days, heat extremes and temperatures in between is the goal of a new model developed by University of Guelph engineers. Dr. Ramesh P. Rudra, […]
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Two University of Guelph innovations – one to help protect farmers’ mental health and another to help protect biodiversity – have received the University of Guelph’s Innovation of the Year Award for 2022. The annual awards from the Office of Research and the Research Innovation Office recognize U of G investigators for creative strategies or […]
In November, the transgender community is recognized, celebrated and supported with two national observances: Transgender Awareness Week and the Transgender Day of Remembrance. At U of G, we are committed to providing safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces for everyone. Several events are planned throughout November to recognize these observances and support the trans community. “Our […]
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An article by WIRED that explores researchers’ efforts to catalogue insects makes note of the University of Guelph’s Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, and the pioneering work of its founder Dr. Paul Hebert in the field of DNA barcoding. Hebert is also scientific director of the International Barcode of Life project in which researchers from 25 countries […]
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U of G’s SHINE: Mental Well-being Awareness Week runs Nov. 14 to 18, promoting mental wellness and providing students with resources to help support their mental well-being. “While the start of the year is exciting for students, it’s also a time when they can easily feel overwhelmed,” says Rebecca Skelhorn, wellness educator in Student Wellness Services. “We […]
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Dr. Simon Somogyi, an agribusiness researcher in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed with CTV News the findings of a Nanos poll that found Canadians are buying cheaper food, stockpiling it and eating less as a result of inflation. Somogyi said the results were expected as people have less discretionary income than they did pre-pandemic. He also […]
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As climate change brings more insect pests to Canada’s farms and forests, a newly funded research and teaching chair at the University of Guelph is intended to help manage infestation threats to crops and trees. The new E. Alan (OAC ’60) and Jule A. Cameron Chair in Ecological Pest Management will be funded by a […]
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Dr. Tamara Small, a political scientist in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, commented to The Globe and Mail on Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s habit of avoiding media engagements. A professor in the Department of Political Science, Small studies digital politics, specifically the use and impact of the internet by Canadian political actors. […]
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A Canadian Press article on the ecological impact of golf courses featured expertise from the Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI) at the University of Guelph. The article appeared in several publications including the National Post. Dr. Sara Stricker, GTI communications and outreach coordinator, discussed how the institute is cultivating drought-resistant grass varieties for golf courses. Stricker is a U of G and GTI grad whose research focused […]
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The Lang MBA at the University of Guelph has been named No. 1 among Canadian business schools for its focus on sustainability, according to a new ranking by Corporate Knights, a sustainable business magazine. It’s the second time in three years that the MBA program offered by the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and […]
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By Dr. Audrey Jamal, assistant dean, Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. As we emerge from the pandemic, economic recovery is on everyone’s minds. Cities around the world are grappling with the intersecting challenges of inflation, climate change and deep systemic inequities. Throughout the pandemic, there were […]
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Dr. Julie M. Simmons, a political science professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, discussed the current relationship between the federal and Ontario governments with Le Devoir. “It remains to be seen whether the use of the notwithstanding clause will cause friction during public health funding negotiations” between the two governments, Simmons […]
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College of Biological Science evolutionary and genome biologist Dr. T. Ryan Gregory provided insight into new Omicron subvariants to several media outlets. Speaking with Time magazine, Gregory explained variants have complex names so scientists can differentiate between theme but emphasized the importance of common names to improve public understanding of the viral variants. Gregory discussed […]
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