Later this month, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will line up in order in what a U of G physicist calls a “delightful rarity.” The phenomenon, called a planetary alignment, hasn’t been observed in the northern hemisphere since December 2004. It won’t happen again until 2040. Orbax is a lecturer in the Department of […]
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Food economist Dr. Mike von Massow explained why some consumers are reluctant to eat insect food products such as crickets to the Toronto Star. Crickets can be intimidating for those unfamiliar with using them, von Massow said. “We have this natural inclination to eat what we’ve always eaten and we’re less open to things […]
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Dr. Scott Weese, a professor in the Department of Pathobiology, spoke to CBC’s Second Opinion about the current state of monkeypox in Canada. Weese said the “big-picture concern” with monkeypox is the risk it may spread back to animals and create a new reservoir. “If we get this into wildlife, then we get a situation where there’s going […]
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Finding the first case of a cat spreading the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 to a human had always been just a matter of time, says a University of Guelph zoonosis researcher who notes it’s a reminder why pet owners need to take precautions. Dr. Scott Weese is a professor in the Department of Pathobiology at […]
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Claire Alexander, special projects manager for the Office of Ceremonies and Events, discussed the growing use of pre-recordings to announce students at graduation ceremonies with CBC Radio. “To not hear your name pronounced correctly, it really takes away from the experience,” said Alexander, who is also the president of the North American Association of Commencement […]
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Promoting the health of Indigenous communities and their lands and addressing the problem of antimicrobial resistance are the goals of two University of Guelph researchers who have received a total of $1.2 million in federal funding under the prestigious Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program. Dr. Diana Lewis, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, was awarded […]
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Dr. Heather Murphy, a professor in the Ontario Veterinary College’s Department of Pathobiology, discussed the misconceptions surrounding groundwater as a drinking water source with the Associated Press, in an article that appeared in dozens of publications including The Seattle Times. Murphy said drinking untreated water from private wells leads to around 1.3 million cases of […]
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Aaron Fairweather, a PhD student in the School of Environmental Sciences, explained why fireflies are important pollinators in an episode of TVO Kid’s Leo’s Pollinators. Throughout the episode, Fairweather also spoke about firefly larvae, different species of fireflies in North America and how fireflies produce their light. Fairweather is completing their PhD under Dr. Nigel […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, a marketing professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, commented on golfer Dustin Johnson’s brand ambassadorship with RBC in a commentary for the Toronto Star. Dewhirst said RBC, which is the title sponsor for the Canadian Open, terminated its partnership with Johnson because he opted out of the tournament to instead […]
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It’s been a long wait, but she’s ready to try again. After bad weather repeatedly forced cancellation of last summer’s planned swim across Lake Erie, University of Guelph student Coralee Allaert aims to attempt a 19.2-kilometre crossing of the lake in June to raise funds for youth mental health awareness. And that’s just the beginning. […]
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To improve the way neuroscience is conducted in Canada, and better reflect the country’s diversity, a University of Guelph professor is working with the Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS) to apply an Indigenous lens to the field and to those working in it. CBRS brings together more than 30 world-leading neuroscientists with Canadian mental health […]
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With more social media users reporting their accounts being hacked and turned into scam accounts, a University of Guelph cybersecurity researcher says many cybercriminals are using sophisticated techniques to exploit trust and carry out these scams. Dr. Ali Dehghantanha is a professor in the School of Computer Science at the College of Engineering and Physical […]
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Sexualities researcher Dr. Ruth Neustifter spoke to Global News about the stereotypes that persist both within and outside the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. Neustifter said negative stereotypes of LGBTQ2SIA+ people often exist because of a persisting heteronormative, white culture. A registered family therapist and a professor in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, Neustifter researches the intersectional experiences of those […]
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Dr. Ann Pegoraro, the Lang Chair of Sport Management in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to various CBC News outlets to offer comments on a series of missteps and controversies facing Canada Soccer. Pegoraro discussed a salary dispute between the men’s and women’s teams with The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn on […]
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An acclaimed filmmaker-diplomat, advocates of Indigenous leadership and tourism, and a champion of nutrition for developing countries are among those to receive honorary degrees during summer convocation at the University of Guelph. The ceremonies will take place between Tuesday, June 14 and Friday, June 17, with nine honorary degrees to be conferred. Nearly 3,000 graduates […]
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Vikas Swarup, a former diplomat and author whose debut novel, Q&A, was adapted into the Oscar award-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire as the academy’s best picture for 2009, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Guelph on June 16. Swarup’s recognition will be part of the College of Arts’ convocation ceremony at 12:30 p.m. […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, the director of the Arrell Food Institute, discussed how technology could help improve agriculture in a commentary for the Financial Post, which he co-authored with Dr. Lenore Newman at the University of the Fraser Valley. The commentary appeared in more than a dozen publications across Canada. Fraser and Newman broke down the […]
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Ecological anthropologist Dr. Philip Loring discussed how agroecology and regenerative agriculture could help make the global food system more accessible in a commentary for the Conversation Canada. The Arrell Chair in Food, Policy, and Society, and a professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, Loring researches food security and sovereignty, community sustainability and […]
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When Dr. Adam Davies became involved with new Sexualities, Genders, Bodies and Social Change programs at the University of Guelph, their goal was to provide a space for the queer community in academia and on campus but also to extend queer and trans knowledge beyond those who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, […]
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When University of Guelph president Dr. Charlotte Yates visited the Toronto Argonauts training camp on campus last week, the team’s players raved to her about the food. In fact, the Canadian Football League (CFL) team loved the food so much, some players have taken selfies with it. Throughout the Argos’ five-week training camp (May 9-June […]
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