College of Applied and Human Sciences COVID-19 Research Stories

Date Posted Researcher(s) Article
October 6, 2022 Michèle Preyde

U of G Prof Urges Resilience-Building for World Mental Health Day

July 15, 2022 Carla Rice

Research Project Uses Storytelling to Change Dominant COVID Narratives

June 29, 2022 Philip Loring

Hurt by COVID, Africa’s Small-Scale Fishers Now Need Support

January 19, 2022 Paula Barata

U of G Research on Effects of Pandemic on Family Violence Awarded Federal Funding

January 17, 2022 Jess Haines

U of G Research Focused on Impact of Pandemic on Children’s Health Awarded Federal Funding

January 10, 2022 Deborah Stienstra

COVID-19 Worsens Prospects for People With Disabilities: U of G Prof

January 6, 2022 Meghan McMurtry

New Online Game Designed to Improve Kids’ Vaccination Experience

December 15, 2021 Kieran O’Doherty

Understanding Canadians’ Perceptions of COVID Vaccines Can Promote Better Policy Decisions

November 26, 2021 Meghan McMurtry

Six Tips for Preparing Children for COVID-19 Vaccination

November 25, 2021 Myrna Dawson

Femicide Rates on the Rise Especially During Pandemic, Says U of G Researcher

November 24, 2021 Myrna Dawson

‘Home Is the Most Dangerous Place for Women,’ But Private and Public Violence Are Connected

September 27, 2021 Meghan McMurtry

Toronto Star Consults Psychology Professor on Needle Phobia

August 24, 2021 Leah Levac
Laura Pin

Impacts of social policy changes on individuals living with poverty

August 17, 2021 Meghan McMurtry

Needle Fears Can Cause COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, But These Strategies Can Help

August 10, 2021 Meghan McMurtry

Research Aimed at Needle Fear and Vaccinations Awarded Federal Funding

July 27, 2021 Lisa Kowalchuk

A world within a block – the impacts of COVID-19 on St. James Town

July 14, 2021 Tongzhe Li

Socially responsible behaviour can protect vulnerable groups during the pandemic

June 23, 2021 Andrea Paras 

Promoting resilience in the Canadian humanitarian and development sector during the pandemic

June 22, 2021 Jess Haines
David Ma 

U of G Experts Discuss Pandemic Eating Habits Worth Keeping

June 15, 2020 Lisa Tang

Higher Parental Stress Linked to Low Screen-Time Enforcement, U of G Research Finds

June 10, 2021 Roberta Hawkins

CareMongering supports communities during the pandemic

June 8, 2021 Elizabeth Finnis
Sofie Lachapelle
Ryan Gregory

What We Learned When 80 Experts, 300 Alumni and 600 Students Showed Up For a Course on Pandemics

June 1, 2021 Tamara Small

Political Scientist Discusses Upcoming Ontario Election With CP

May 25, 2021 Meghan McMurtry

Psychology Researcher Pens Invited Commentary for New York Times

April 26, 2021 Tamara Small

Global News Consults U of G Political Scientist on Digital Federal Election

April 21, 2021 Andrea Paras

U of G Researcher Reveals Canadian Humanitarian Groups Are Finding Innovative Ways to Navigate Pandemic

April 19, 2021 Meghan McMurty

Psychology Professor Makes Headlines on Needle Fear

April 16, 2020 Evan Fraser

U of G Experts Discuss Funding for Temporary Foreign Workers

April 16, 2020 Evan Fraser

Experts Discuss Effects of Meat Processing Slowdowns

April 6, 2021 Robin Milhausen

CBC Consults U of G Family Relations Researcher

April 6, 2021 Leanne Son Hing

Medical Professionals Are Inspired But Tired, U of G Study Finds

April 3, 2020 Mervyn Horgan

Expert Discusses Social Connections During Physical Distancing

March 31, 2021 Philip Loring

Local Seafood Suppliers Net Sales During COVID-19: U of G Study

March 17, 2021 Myrna Dawson

New Report Documents Latest Femicide Rates Amid Pandemic

February 22, 2021

Eric Nost
Emily Duncan

U of G Researchers Gathering Experiences of Grocery Store Workers for Future Pandemic Protocols

January 26, 2021 Stephen Lewis

U of G Report on Self-Injury Risks and Supports During Pandemic

December 11, 2020 Andrea Paras

COVID-19 Is Stifling NGO Efforts to Promote Gender Equality When It’s Most Needed

November 25, 2020 Leanne Son Hing
Rebecca Lee

U of G Researcher Measuring the Negative Impacts of Pandemic on Workforce

November 9, 2020 Jess Haines

Family Relations Professor Offers Tips on Managing Screen Time During the Pandemic

October 15, 2020 Meghan McMurtry

Six Tips to Prepare Your Child for Easy COVID-19 Testing

October 14, 2020 Myrna Dawson

Expert on Intimate Partner Violence Speaks with Globe and Mail

August 24, 2020 Evan Fraser

Food Security Expert Discusses Food System Flaws with National Post

August 19, 2020 Jess Haines

Families Stressed More, Exercising Less During Pandemic, New U of G Research Finds

June 23, 2020 Evan Fraser

100 Days of Coronavirus Have Sent Shock Waves Through the Food System

June 9, 2020 Carla Rice

Reframing society’s views of “difference”

May 28, 2020 Evan Fraser

U of G Part of National Project to Improve Food System’s Response to Crisis

May 20, 2020 Keiran O'Doherty

U of G Researcher Involved in Project to Gather Public Input on Pandemic Planning

May 19, 2020 Mark Fenske

Fast Company Consults U of G Psychology Expert on Boredom

May 15, 2020 Deborah Stienstra

Pandemic Impacts on Women and Girls With Disabilities Early Focus of U of G-Led Project

April 21, 2020 Evan Fraser

Arrell Director Makes Headlines on Farm Labour, Food System

April 17, 2020 Evan Fraser

Food System Expert Talks Meat Supply with Globe and Mail, CBC

April 16, 2020 Evan Fraser

Food Security Expert Discusses Ongoing Food Supply Issues

April 14, 2020 Phil Loring

As COVID-19 Threatens Seafood Economy, Community Fisheries Find Ways to Stay Afloat

April 13, 2020 Andrea Paras

How Faith Communities Are Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic

April 2, 2020 Evan Fraser

U of G Expert Discusses COVID-19 Impact on Spring Planting

March 30, 2020 Mervyn Horgan

Sociology Professor Discusses Tiny Acts of Solidarity With Toronto Star

March 23, 2020 Evan Fraser

U of G Prof Quoted in COVID-19 Story on Kraft Dinner Demand

March 17, 2020 Evan Fraser

Globe & Mail Speaks with Arrell Food Institute Director

March 17, 2021 Emily Duncan
Eric Nost

Toronto Star Highlights Research on Grocery Store Workers

March 16, 2020 Evan Fraser

The Perils of a ‘Just Enough, Just in Time’ Food System