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Tourism Expert Tells The Globe Canadian Tourism Strategies Have Global Applications
Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Dr. Marion Joppe, professor emerita in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, discussed how tourism practices in Tofino, B.C. could be applied to European cities feeling overcrowded by tourists.
In the Human Anatomy Lab, Experiential Learning Prepares Future Health Care Leaders
In a textbook, the mysterious marvels of the human body are often contained to the black and white of its pages. At the University of Guelph, knowledge leaps from the page and quite literally into the hands of students inside the Human Anatomy Lab. Part of the College of Biological Science, the lab is a hub of discovery where undergraduate students pursuing careers in medicine…
Food Safety Expert Discusses U.S. Food Outbreak Surveillance with CTV
Dr. Keith Warriner, professor in the Department of Food Science, spoke to CTV News about the risk of more outbreaks of food-borne illness if the U.S. cuts back on food surveillance.
Global Food Expert Talks Canadian-Grown Produce with CBC
Speaking to CBC’s Cost of Living, Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, discussed strategies for growing more produce in Canada.
CBC’s ‘Marketplace’ Consults Food Economist on Grocery Prices
Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to CBC’s Marketplace about the factors driving grocery prices in Canada.
Can a Near-Death Experience Change How You Work?
In a time when many people want to improve their work-life balance, how can coming close to death impact someone’s relationship with their job? It’s a question a researcher at the University of Guelph set out to answer in a new study recently published in the Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion. The research was led by Dr. Jamie Gruman, a professor in the Department…
Canada Mostly Spared From Reciprocal Tariffs, But Shouldn’t Grow Complacent | OPINION
By Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, professor, Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. United States President Donald Trump’s so-called Liberation Day introduced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on approximately 60 countries on April 2. Canada…
One Person’s Junk: U of G Researcher Explores Alternative Approach to Understanding DNA
A philosophy professor at the University of Guelph is leading a team of biologists to examine a theory that might change the way we view parts of our genetic makeup. Dr. Stefan Linquist, professor in the Department of Philosophy, College of Arts, will receive $836,711 from the John Templeton Foundation to investigate the functions of transposable elements (TEs), or “jumping genes…
Pathobiologist Discusses Avian Flu with ‘The National’
Speaking to CBC’s The National, Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice-president (research and innovation), discussed what people need to know about avian flu as migratory birds fly north.
Federal Election: How and Where to Vote
As the Federal Election approaches on April 28, 2025, there are multiple options for students, faculty and staff to vote. To increase access to voting for students, U of G is participating in Elections Canada’s Vote on Campus Program. Students and any eligible electors will be able to vote at the University Centre on April 13 from noon to 6 p.m. and April 14 to 16 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Forest Ecosystem Expert Discusses Controlled Burns with TO Star
Dr. Ze’ev Gedalof, professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, spoke to the Toronto Star about controlled burns planned for Toronto parks.
Feeling Canadian? U of G Experts On Increasing Maple Leaf Pride
As the trade war between Canada and the U.S. wages on, Canadians’ sense of patriotism is translating into changing buying habits. Businesses have added labels to Canadian products and Canada-U.S. relations have become a leading issue as Canadians head to the polls for the April 28 federal election. University of Guelph faculty have been lending their voices to this issue…
Ontario Boys Tee Up to Bring U of G, Canada to the Masters Tournament
They say lightning never strikes twice but the Ontario Boys, three University of Guelph students and golf teammates, are proving to be an exception to that rule. The story begins last month with Caleb Patry’s spontaneous response to a social media ticket giveaway to the 2025 Players Championship, sending the trio on a whirlwind road trip to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Patry…
Tips for Reducing Exam Stress from a U of G Psychologist
Exam season has begun and many students are feeling the jitters. That’s perfectly normal and might even be beneficial, says a University of Guelph psychologist. Moderate stress can help boost motivation and excitement, says Dr. Stephanie Craig, a professor in the Department of Psychology. But when too much stress builds up over time, it over activates the sympathetic nervous…
Political Scientist Discusses Political, Economic Uncertainty with CBC Radio
Speaking to CBC’s White Coat Black Art, Dr. Julie Simmons, professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed the stress of living through times of political and economic uncertainty.
Circadian Rhythm Researcher Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
Dr. Tami Martino, a professor in the Ontario Veterinary College’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, has been recognized with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. Martino, a pioneer in the exploration of circadian rhythm and heart health, received the medal in recognition of her work exploring new treatments for heart disease. In particular, she researches how our body’s internal clocks…
Canada-U.S. Farm Ties in Jeopardy | OPINION
It’s easy to overlook the human side of trade disputes when headlines focus on billion-dollar trade imbalances. Farmers on both sides need a more collaborative path. By Dr. Asim Biswas, professor and OAC Chair in Soils and Precision Agriculture, School of Environmental Sciences Reprinted with permission from The Hill Times. Read the original article. In a year marked by…
Food Economist Discusses Imports with CTV’s ‘Your Morning’
Speaking to CTV’s Your Morning, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed how Canada can shift away from importing food.
Dr. Mary Anne Chambers Renewed as U of G Chancellor
The University of Guelph has re-elected Dr. Mary Anne Chambers as chancellor. Named U of G’s 10th chancellor in 2022, Chambers has made a positive impact on the University and its students, says Dr. Rene Van Acker, interim president and vice-chancellor. “Chambers’ leadership, advocacy and unwavering commitment to the University’s mission have elevated the role of chancellor and…
Balancing Public Health, Indigenous Sovereignty and Research Ethics
In a unique collaboration, University of Guelph researchers Drs. Melissa Perreault and Lawrence Goodridge are combining their areas of expertise in Indigenous scholarship and wastewater monitoring to inform a new Indigenous-specific policy that balances public health monitoring with privacy rights on First Nations. Perreault, a neuroscientist in the Department of Biomedical Sciences…