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U of G institutes partner to present interdisciplinary conference

U of G institutes partner to present interdisciplinary conference

The Guelph Institute for Development Studies (GIDS) and the One Health Institute (OHI) are collaboratively planning the One Health and Development for a World Under Pressure Symposium for May 9-11, 2022. This event will be a global symposium for scholars of various specialities to create and fosters relationships with one another, share their research, and connect with students, researchers, and communities from diverse backgrounds. “The conference is a true joint effort between institutes and is an exciting way to demonstrate our partnership,” says the director of GIDS, political science professor Craig Johnson.

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Outdoor cats a threat to more than just birds

Letting your cat outside might seem like harmless fun and good exercise for the animal, but it actually poses a serious risk to wildlife. Cats kill an estimated 2.5 billion birds every year, making them one of the leading causes of bird mortality. But it’s not just birds. Cats also prey on insects like butterflies and moths as well as small mammals during their outdoor excursions, and in turn, disturb the area’s biodiversity. It's really important that we get a handle on the specifics of this problem,” says Norris, “because if we lose biodiversity, we’re going to be in big trouble.”

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Using conversations and storytelling to create understanding of environmental issues in Indigenous communities

Using conversations and storytelling to create understanding of environmental issues in Indigenous communities

Dr. Tad McIlwraith is a cultural anthropologist who uses storytelling as the medium for his research. McIlwraith is a community-based researcher who follows Indigenous-based methodologies. He turns community interests into research projects that look at different elements of the environment and how we can live within it in respectful ways.

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New approach to learning in the pandemic is a huge draw

New approach to learning in the pandemic is a huge draw

Most people steered clear of the COVID-19 pandemic chaos… but not Dr. Ryan Gregory. Instead of waiting for the smoke to clear, Gregory and colleagues, Drs. Sofie Lachapelle and Elizabeth Finnis, decided to seize the moment and develop a learning experience to help students make sense of what was happening around them. “We leaned into this unfamiliar situation and embraced it,” says Gregory.

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