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U of G Research Secures Ontario Funding to Tackle Winter Road Safety and Waterborne Diseases
Two University of Guelph research projects have received funding through the Ontario Research Fund. Dr. Bahram Gharabaghi, School of Engineering, will develop next-generation “smart” salt trucks to improve winter road safety, reduce accidents, and minimize the environmental impact of road salt. Dr. David McCarthy, School of Environmental Sciences and Canada Excellence Research Chair in Waterborne Pathogens, will create innovative technologies to enable earlier detection and better control of waterborne diseases...
U of G’s Helium Recovery System Enhances Resource Efficiency and Reduces Costs
The University of Guelph has installed a helium recovery system that improves resource efficiency, reduces operational costs, and ensures a reliable helium supply for critical research.
Spanning the Science...
U of G Professor Tackles Global Food Challenges Through Innovation and Collaboration
University of Guelph professor Dr. Ataharul Chowdhury is collaborating with C-SPIRIT, a global initiative dedicated to combating misinformation and fostering collaboration. By addressing the social dynamics of technology adoption, the initiative ensures agricultural innovations not only benefit communities but also align with environmental sustainability, strengthening global food systems for a resilient and equitable future...
Research in Focus Photo Contest Winners Announced
The Office of Research, in partnership with the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, recently hosted the 2024 Research in Focus photo contest. This initiative invited faculty, staff, students, and postdocs to showcase the...
U of G Leadership Update
Dr. Shayan Sharif has been appointed interim vice-president, research & innovation at the University of Guelph. In this role, Sharif will lead the development and implementation of research endeavours, strategic planning and policy framework at the University and provide strategic leadership to the University’s Office of Research.
“I am incredibly honoured to take on this position and oversee the thriving research ecosystem we have here at U of G,”...
U of G Research Investigates Efflux Pumps to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
By Janan Shoja Doost
A University of Guelph researcher is developing more effective strategies for combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and drug-resistant bacterial infections.
Dr. Georgina Cox, an associate professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science, and her team are studying the role of efflux pumps in E. coli...
New IEDI in Research Self-Directed Learning Course Now Available
The Research Services Office has developed a new online course, called IEDI for Researchers, to help researchers strengthen their ability to integrate the principles of indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion in their research. The self-directed learning resources in the course can be reviewed in as little as 1 to 2 hours, depending on the extent of prior knowledge of IEDI principles and concepts.
The course is intended to help researchers create IEDI...
U of G Study Challenges the Learning Benefits of Doodling and Fidgeting
By Janan Shoja Doost
A University of Guelph study found that traditional note-taking improves memory recall, attention and reduces mind...
Feeding the Future to Elevate Ontario’s Agricultural Sector
By Cate Willis
A University of Guelph initiative will help to position Ontario’s agriculture sector as a leader by fostering stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and government.
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2024 Research Excellence Awards Acknowledge Exceptional Research Achievements
Each year, the University of Guelph honours recently tenured faculty members with the U of G Research Excellence Awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research, training, and knowledge mobilization.
This year, the seven recipients of the awards are conducting groundbreaking research across diverse fields, ranging from stage design to nanotechnology for disease detection to forest health monitoring.
These awards not only highlight the remarkable work happening across the University but...