Join us virtually on Tues. Nov. 8 to learn about infographic development and design
Go beyond the academic poster: learn all about best practices for designing engaging and visually appealing infographics in this free workshop from 1-2:30 p.m.
News
Dr. Erica Pensini part of team developing low-energy strategies to purify polluted water
“We’ve been looking at the purification of surface water, groundwater and wastewater,” says Pensini, professor in the School of Engineering at U of G. “We found that it was possible to use molecules that are both water-loving and oil-loving to separate solvents from water.”
Read the story and watch the video: Modifying water’s structure as low energy method for removing pollutants
Alliance-funded researcher Dr. Michael Steele talks to Farmtario about breeding beef genetics to dairy cows
Steele presented at the recent Dairy Cattle Industry Forum. Read the full article: Turning dairy into beef: Shaking up supply chains
Special Initiatives information session presentation
A copy of the presentation from the session held on Tues. Oct. 11 is available. Learn more about the Special Initiatives Research Program Call for Expressions of Interest.
Alliance-funded researcher Dr. Peter Sikkema shares data on weed management in dry beans with Farmtario
Sikkema was one of several researchers who presented their work at the Ontario Crops Research Centre - Huron at the recent Ontario Bean Growers research day.
Read the story: Weed management brings high return on investment in dry beans
What's Keeping Ontario Farmers up at Night? Dr. Sarah Epp interviewed on TVO's The Agenda
The rural planning and development professor talked about farmland loss in Ontario.
Join us on Tues. Oct. 25 for a free Clear Language Writing workshop
Hone your communication skills in this virtual session that runs from 1-2:30 p.m. It is open to U of G faculty, research staff and graduate students.
See more Skills for Research Impact workshops in the series.
Join us on Thurs. Oct. 13 for the free event: Animal Biosciences Research Graduate Student Symposium
Come learn virtually or in person from graduate students about the latest advances in Animal Biosciences Research at the University of Guelph!
Dr. Shayan Sharif talks to Cottage Life about avian influenza outbreaks and poultry supply chains
Sharif, who is a professor in the Ontario Veterinary College, says it’s possible the outbreak could affect poultry supply chains, but it seems unlikely given the current pattern of transmission.
Read the full article: Canada-wide avian flu outbreaks cause wildlife centres to turn away some bird species
U of G chemist turns greenhouse gas into potential industrial gold
A U of G chemist has found a new way to turn methane into methanol, a discovery that may help stem global warming and create useful industrial products at the same time.
Read the full story on the U of G news site.