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Briana Renda Spotlight: The Epidemic of Vaping

Animal researcher, doctoral student, and winner of CSAHS 3MT People's Choice Award (2021), Briana Renda, from the Department of Psychology investigates the epidemic of teen vaping and its impact on the adolescent brain.

International Development Student In the Pursuit of Social Justice

Justice. Our innate desire for justice reaches to the core of what it means to be human. We have a natural, guttural reaction to injustice – especially when it is aimed in our direction – and yet, we live in a world that is filled with injustice.

Mental Health Top Tips for Parents and Children from the Department of Psychology, in Support of Bell Let's Talk Day

Being a parent has never been easy – the age of COVID-19 has magnified that struggle tenfold. Juggling being a daycare provider, teacher, IT technician for online learning, all while trying to navigate working from home, has left many parents feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and frustrated (on occasion). The pandemic has placed a mental health strain on both children and their guardians.

The Helderleigh Foundation Funds Professorship in Food Literacy at the University of Guelph

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph has received philanthropic support from the Helderleigh Foundation to create the College's first named Professorship. This aligns with the Foundation's funding to promote food literacy and help raise a healthier generation less prone to chronic disease.

The new Helderleigh Foundation Professorship in Food Literacy will work with the Guelph Family Health Study team to lead development of a productive, collaborative research program that addresses key research gaps related to food literacy.

Dr. Myrna Dawson and Dr. Robin Roth Among 11 Others Awarded Research Leadership Chairs by the University

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences is proud to announce two new Research Leadership Chair appointments within the College.

Dr. Myrna Dawson, Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Dr. Robin Roth, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics received the prestigious appointments which recognize significant contributions to both the University of Guelph reputation and advances within their individual disciplines.

New graduate entrance scholarship for Black and Indigenous scholars

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) and the College of Arts (COA) announce a new graduate entrance scholarship for Black students and Indigenous students who demonstrate academic excellence and exemplary leadership. This scholarship will be available to applicants for admission to CSAHS and COA programs in Fall 2021.

This scholarship will enhance accessibility for students and marks an important step toward achieving a more diverse and inclusive graduate student community.

Stay tuned for more information!

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