Environmental Biology - Press Releases | Science and Technology
Food Chain Faces Serious Sting, Says U of G Prof
University of Guelph | November 16, 2006
The decline of the buzzing sound from bees may be music to some people’s ears, but a University of Guelph professor is part of a team of researchers that say shrinking pollinator populations in North America pose a serious threat to our plants, food chain and economy....[continue]
U of G Gets $4.7 Million for International Projects
University of Guelph | November 6, 2006
The University of Guelph has received nearly $5 million from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to enhance resource-poor livelihoods in Ghana and to restore the tsunami-affected areas of Sri Lanka, it was announced today....[continue]
The Nipissing University Lakers soccer teams are putting the final touches on their rosters as they prepare to begin the regular season this weekend at the Education Centre Field
Nipissing University | August 30, 2006
Nipissing University staff and faculty are busy making the final preparations as the university gets set to welcome students for the 2006-07 academic year....[continue]
U of G Gains Four Canada Research Chairs
University of Guelph | July 19, 2006
The University of Guelph has added four more faculty members to its growing cohort of distinguished Canada Research Chairs (CRCs). The Guelph researchers are among 90 new chairs unveiled today in Ottawa by Industry Minister Maxime Bernier....[continue]
U of G Prof Publishes 'Insect Collection'
University of Guelph | July 17, 2006
A University of Guelph entomologist has published a new insect book that is so extensive, it’s being called "an insect collection between covers."...[continue]
U of G Prof Creating Superior Filters to Stop Disease
University of Guelph | June 22, 2006
A University of Guelph professor is developing new filters that, instead of simply relying on small pores to block contaminants, actively remove unwanted components....[continue]
U of G to Host Science Camp for Grade 7, 8
University of Guelph | April 26, 2006
A duo of science demonstrators, a jazz-singing physicist, and an aboriginal role model will inform and entertain the hundreds of Grade 7 and 8 students from across Ontario who are coming to the University of Guelph this spring to participate in S@GE 2006....[continue]
Prof Named to World Innovation Body
University of Guelph | April 3, 2006
A University of Guelph environmental microbiologist has been named as a Fellow of the World Innovation Foundation (WIF), a prestigious international thinktank whose members include numerous Nobel laureates from around the world....[continue]
Academic Strike at Canadore College, March 7, 2006
Nipissing University | March 21, 2006
As you may have heard on the news or read in the paper, the Ontario Council of Regents is negotiating with the Academic Staff....[continue]
February Gkendasswin Trail lecture series
Laurentian University of Sudbury | February 13, 2006
Laurentian University Native Programs and Services, in co-operation with the Native Studies department; are presenting Cara Wehkamp as the lecturer for the February Gkendasswin Trail lecture series, on Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the University of Sudbury's Canisius Hall....[continue]
Flags to Be At Half-Mast in Memory of Staff Members
University of Guelph | January 31, 2006
Campus flags will be at half-mast Wednesday and Monday to mark the memorial services for two U of G staff members....[continue]
Prof Earns Lifetime Award For Insect Studies
University of Guelph | December 21, 2005
A University of Guelph environmental biologist has received the 2005 Gold Medal from the Entomological Society of Canada — almost a quarter-century after his father accepted the same lifetime achievement award....[continue]
UNICEF Project Officer to Give Annual Hopper Lecture
University of Guelph | November 28, 2005
A U of G graduate and UNICEF project officer specializing in water, sanitation and environmental protection in Rwanda will deliver the 13th annual Hopper Lecture on International Development Dec. 1. The event is free and open to the public....[continue]
New Scholarship Will Help Student Fulfill Dream
University of Guelph | November 21, 2005
Ask University of Guelph student Miranda Johnston how she feels about receiving one of the inaugural William and Nona Heaslip scholarships and she is at a loss for words....[continue]
U of G Prof, 'Tomatosphere' Featured on National News
University of Guelph | November 15, 2005
Mike Dixon, chair of the Department of Environmental Biology, was featured on CTV News Monday....[continue]
University to host 2005 Canadian Space Summit
University of Toronto | November 1, 2005
Conference showcases leaders in space research and exploration...[continue]
$5-Million Metals Network Aims to Protect Human Health
University of Guelph | October 24, 2005
A new $5.4-million national research network at the University of Guelph will help protect human health by enabling scientists to assess the risk of metals in water, soil, food and air and assist in setting regulatory policies....[continue]
Nipissing student heading to Ecuador to aid environmental education
Nipissing University | September 15, 2005
Nipissing University Environmental Biology and Technology student Caitlin Langlois is heading off to Ecuador this fall, thanks to an internship sponsored by the Canada Corps University Partnership Program (CCUPP)....[continue]
Laurentian University and the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences to celebrate major milestone
Laurentian University of Sudbury | September 2, 2005
President of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences, will endorse additions to the partnership agreement and celebrate the highly successful collaborative Program in Radiation Therapy, which has been jointly offered by the partner institutions to Laurentian students since September 2003 ....[continue]
