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Research Associate position with School of Environmental Sciences

In support of research conducted by Drs. Madhur Anand, Professor at the School of Environmental Sciences and Research Chair at University of Guelph, and Dr. Chris Bauch, Professor of Applied Mathematics and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo and Adjunct professor at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, the incumbent would be employed as a Research Associate at the University of Guelph, School of Environmental Sciences.

Specific responsibilities include:

Master of Science (MSc) position in SES with Dr. Mike Dixon

Project title: Irrigation Management Strategies for Medicinal Cannabis in Controlled Environments  Primary Advisor(s): Dr. Michael Dixon/Dr. Thomas Graham Term: 2 years/6 semesters

Start: Immediate  Stipend: Full stipend as per University of Guelph standards

* See attached for additional information

New Director Named for the School of Environmental Sciences

Prof. Jon Warland has been appointed as the new director of the School of Environmental Sciences (SES).

“It is an honour to have the chance to help SES move forward,” shares Warland. “We are surrounded by transition, and this is an exciting time to work with the school, and the rest of the college, to continue our reputation for excellence.  Many opportunities are before us, and it is a pleasure to engage with all of the amazing work going on throughout SES.”

Pesticide exposure affects crop pollination by bees.

Article on Nigel Raine a professor from the School of Environmental Sciences  has found the first evidence that low-level neonicotinoid pesticide exposure affects the pollination services provided by bumblebees to an economically important crop.The study by environmental sciences professor Nigel Raine was published today in Nature.

Grad Student Position - Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) is recruiting for a M.Sc. or Ph.D. student position that is available immediately for three years at the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre.  The candidate will be involved in a project titled “Development of wireless sensing and decision support systems” and work under the supervision of Dr. Youbin Zheng (/ses/users/yzheng) and Dr. Gideon Avigad on the Vineland campus. Please see attachment for more information.

 

Sidewalk Closure Between "Bob's Dogs" and Winegard Walk

Please be advised that the section of asphalt sidewalk south of the Raithby House between "Bob's Dogs" and Winegard Walk will be closed beginning Monday, October 5 for approximately six weeks to accommodate the Raithby Green Bike Shelter construction project. The sidewalk closure will be delineated with fencing and signage. Patrons will be re-routed to Reynolds Walk to bypass the construction site.
 

Richard Heck's lab "CT soil scan outshines what microscope can do."

The Western Producer features University of Guelph researchers in Richard Heck's Brazilian lab to build better tools to focus on the relationship between soil health and crop yield. Full article can be found here: http://www.producer.com/2015/09/ct-soil-scan-outshines-what-microscope-can-do/

 

HNRU Study Recruitment - Purple Wheat Study

The Purple Wheat Study will be taking place in the Human Nutraceutical Research Unit at the University of Guelph. The purpose of this study is to determine the bioavailability of anthocyanins/phenolic acids and antioxidant capacity after consuming purple wheat products. Please see poster for study requirements .

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