Graduate opportunities in Pollinator Conservation in Raine Pollinator lab University of Guelph, Canada

April 8th, 2016 4:03 PM

Are you interested in the behaviour, ecology and conservation of pollinators and looking to take on the challenge of an MSc or PhD? Professor Nigel Raine is looking for enthusiastic, committed, and hard working students to join his lab in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph.

Research topics for prospective graduate students include:

Meet Prof Shelley Hunt

April 7th, 2016 4:00 PM

Shelley Hunt is a professor in our School of Environmental Sciences and director of the University of Guelph Arboretum. She is also a forest ecologist. More information on Shelley and her research is available at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/ses/users/shunt

The Webster Post-Doctoral Fellowship deadline is April 15,2016

April 7th, 2016 10:52 AM

Webster Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Environmental Sciences Established in honour of the late Earle J.D. Webster, the Webster Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Environmental Sciences was created to fund ground-breaking environmental science research toward making a better planet. Webster attended OAC in 1927, and later went on to distinguish himself as an elementary school educator and author. He showed lifelong interest in both geology and forestry.

Pollinator conservation project seeks vegetable or fruit growers in Chatham-Kent or Elgin counties

April 4th, 2016 8:54 AM

With funding under the Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (GLASI), the University of Guelph, in partnership with Farms at Work, is looking for 3 farms interested in hosting demonstration pollinator plantings within Chatham-Kent or Elgin Counties. These pollinator plantings will be designed in consultation with the host farm to integrate into the farm’s production system and accomplish other Best Management Practices such as controlling erosion or preventing nutrient loss on the farm.

Experienced Bumblebees Won’t Share with Newbies: Study

March 29th, 2016 2:50 PM

Thursday, March 17 2016 News Release. Experienced bumblebees prefer not to share their foraging knowledge with newbies, according to new research involving a University of Guelph professor Nigel Raine. http://news.uoguelph.ca/2016/03/experienced-bumblebees-wont-share-newbies-study/

Distinguished IB Student Speaker Award, Danielle Ethier

March 29th, 2016 10:25 AM

I am very excited to announce the 2016 winner of the Distinguished IB Student Speaker Award, Danielle Ethier. Tomorrow, Danielle, a senior PhD student working with Dr. Tom Nudds, will tell us about her multidisciplinary work on "Factors affecting the abundance of a declining migratory songbird". As Danielle eloquently pointed out:

New SES Checklist for Departing Grad Students

March 21st, 2016 3:21 PM

Departing Graduate Students need to get this form completed which is posted on our website now and the link is: /ses/sites/default/files/documents/Departing%20Graduate%20Student%20Checklist_Fillable.pdf

Bee Flower Choices Altered by Exposure to Pesticides: Study

March 15th, 2016 11:14 AM

Low levels of pesticides can impact the foraging behaviour of bumblebees on wildflowers, changing their floral preferences and hindering their ability to learn the skills needed to extract nectar and pollen, according to a study co-authored by Nigel Raine a University of Guelph professor.

The Centre for Land & Water Stewardship is pleased to announce the availability of a graduate Research Assistantship.

March 15th, 2016 11:10 AM

The Centre for Land & Water Stewardship is pleased to announce the availability of a graduate Research Assistantship, made possible by an endowment from the former Wellington County Stewardship Council.

Please see the attached PDF for additional informatlion.

Congratulations to Jon Warland

March 14th, 2016 3:45 PM

Jon is the 2016 faculty recipient of the Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Award. He will be presented with his award on March 30^th at the McLaughlin Library.

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