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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 12h

The One Health: AMR & Emerging Zoonoses Conference is back; March 10-12 in Calgary!

The theme is "One Health, One Vision: Tackling AMR and Emerging Disease Threats; Empowering tomorrow's leaders to drive one health solutions."

For more info, visit: onehealthamrez.mailerpage.io
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The conference is March 10-12, 2026 in Calgary, Alberta.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 1d

The latest edition of our #OneHealth Newslink is out!

Read about our next One Health seminar, One Health Research Day on Nov. 14, a postdoctoral opportunity, an undergraduate summer studentship in One Health, a faculty profile, upcoming One Health conferences & more!: uoguel.ph/3ylbp 🧪

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 1d

The One Health Institute and One Health Student Committee at U of Guelph are hosting One Health Research Day 2025 on Fri. November 14 at the Arboretum Centre!

Submit your poster or oral presentation abstract below (this is an in-person event only): uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

We are now accepting submissions (deadline Oct. 24). What we are looking for? 1. Research that benefits from the One Health approach with identified links between human, animal and environmental health 2. Transdisciplinarity 3. Systems thinking 4. Poster and oral presentations.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 2d

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan will be hosting a Q & A at the University of Guelph's McLaughlin Library, Room 384, on October 14, 4:00 to 5:00.

Dr. Swaminanthan is Chair of the Swaminathan Research Foundation and former Chief Scientist of WHO.

To register, visit: www.eventbrite.ca/e/qa-with-dr...

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan is a global health and sustainable development leader. RSVP is required for this event.

Reposted by One Health U of Guelph

One Health Trust @onehealthtrust.bsky.social · 6d

This week on OWOH #podcast, Bosco Atukwatse and Dr. Alex Braczkowski of the Kyambura Lion Project share how 14 species feeding on bats in Uganda may open hidden pathways for #virus spillover & how monitoring reveals unseen #disease risks. 🦇🌍

Listen: onehealthtrust.org/news-media/p...

A Viral Surprise at a Bat Cave - One Health Trust

In this podcast, Bosco Atukwatse & Dr. Alex Braczkowski tell us about the potential impact of their discovery at a bat cave in Uganda.

onehealthtrust.org

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 7d

Dr. Grant Ferguson will present the U of Guelph Darcy Lecture. He will speak on "Living Fossils: Ancient Groundwaters in the Anthropocene."

When: Tues. Oct. 7, 4:00 pm.

Where: Morwick Groundwater Research Centre
360 College Ave. E Guelph.

More: www.ngwa.org/events-and-e...
@uofgeng.bsky.social

Grant Ferguson is from the University of Saskatchewan. The event is sponsored by the Morwick 360 Groundwater Research Institute and the City of Guelph.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 8d

Today is Orange Shirt Day; a time for us to reflect on and honour the lost children & survivors of residential schools and commit to playing a part in advancing reconciliation.

Consider exploring the University of Guelph library's Indigenous Narratives and Worldviews collection: uoguel.ph/5wam3

University of Guelph community members wearing orange gather on Orange Shirt Day to honour the lost children and survivors of the residential school system.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 9d

Fall registration is open for U of Guelph's Mobilizing One Health micro-credential!

This course is ideal for professionals interested in addressing complex challenges at the intersection of human, animal & environmental health.

Starts October 20!

More: courses.scs.uoguelph.ca/search/publi...

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 9d

TOMORROW is the first seminar in the CAN-AMR-Net "AMR: A One Health Approach" seminar series.

Ten seminars every Tuesday, 11:00 am-12:30 pm ET, starting Sept. 30. Registration is free!

Sept. 30 topic: Indigenous perspectives & research in AMR.

More info/to register: canamrnet.org/antimicrobia...

AMR: A One Health Approach seminar series 2025.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 13d

Our next One Health seminar is Wed. October 8, 12:30 in McLaughlin Library Room 384 or on Teams!

Dr. Shane Bateman @ontvetcollege.bsky.social will speak on "Breaking the silos: Understanding violence through a One Health-One Welfare lens."

Free pizza!

More info or to register: uoguel.ph/s1osr

Dr. Shane Bateman is an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. The seminar is hosted by the One Health Institute at the University of Guelph.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 15d

TOMORROW! Our first One Health seminar of the fall is Sept. 24, 12:30, OVC ECLA 1725 or on Teams!

Dr. Korryn Bodner will speak on "Data dredging in research: Trends and consequences for inference, exploration & prediction."

Free pizza!

More info: uoguel.ph/s1osr
@ontvetcollege.bsky.social

Dr. Korryn Bodner is a Canada Research Chair in Advanced Epidemiology and Disease Modelling in the Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. The event is organized by the One Health Institute at the University of Guelph.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 15d

From investigating the movements of H5N1 to developing next-generation vaccines, U of G is a hub for research on avian influenza.

Explore U of G researchers’ journey to predict & prevent this latest challenge via the @uofguelphnews.bsky.social avian flu hub: news.uoguelph.ca/category/top... 🧪

Avian Flu - University of Guelph

From investigating the movements of H5N1 to developing next-generation vaccines, the University of Guelph is a hub for research on avian influenza. Explore U of G researchers’ journey to predict…

news.uoguelph.ca

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 16d

CAN-AMR-Net offers Trainee Scholarships to grad students & postdoctoral fellows who engage in AMR research across diverse disciplines.

Applicants must be enrolled at a Canadian institution & registered as a CAN-AMR-Net trainee member.

Deadline Tues. Sept. 30!: canamrnet.org/opportunities/ 🧪 #AMR

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 20d

On Friday, September 26, 10:30 ET, U of Guelph's CIRCLE presents a webinar entitled "How Can Sustainable Organic Agricultural Techniques Combat AMR."

This webinar is part of the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Agri-Food Systems Webinar Series.

More info: canadaindiaresearch.ca/events/2025/...

A farm worker that is harvesting a crop by hand from a field. A green bin is beside them.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 21d

The Institute for LIFE Symposium is Sept . 25, 1-5 at U of Guelph's Arboretum!

Join the Department of Human Health Sciences as they celebrate the inaugural launch of the Institute for Lifestyle Integration of Food and Exercise (LIFE).

More info/registration, visit: uoguel.ph/cqyv4

The Institute for LIFE Symposium is sponsored by Westwood Physiotherapy, University of Guelph, and the LIFE Institute.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 21d

On Thurs. Sept. 25 (10:00 am EDT), @prezode.bsky.social presents a webinar that will profile two relevant studies and experiences in leveraging tools and technologies to integrate the wildlife/environment sector and communities into #OneHealth surveillance: inrae-fr.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🧪

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Integrated surveillance systems . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Presentation of two relevant studies and experiences in leveraging tools and technologies to integrate the wildlife/ environment sector and communities into One Health surveillance

inrae-fr.zoom.us

One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 22d

Did you know that U of Guelph's Bachelor of One Health is the first of its kind in Canada?

Students take science & social science courses to explore the foundations of health to gain skills needed to implement a One Health approach.

To learn more, visit: uoguelph.ca/programs/bac...

Bachelor of One Health at the University of Guelph.

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 27d

This fall, CAN-AMR-Net hosts the "AMR: A One Health Approach" seminar series.

The seminars happen every Tuesday from September 30 to December 2, 2025, 11:00 am-12:30 am ET. There will be 10 live Zoom sessions and registration is free!

For more info, visit: canamrnet.org/antimicrobia... 🧪
#amr

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 29d

The One Health: AMR & Emerging Zoonoses Conference is back; March 10-12 in Calgary!

The theme is "One Health, One Vision: Tackling AMR and Emerging Disease Threats; Empowering tomorrow's leaders to drive one health solutions."

For more info, visit: onehealthamrez.mailerpage.io 🧪

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our first One Health seminar of the fall is Sept. 24, 12:30 in OVC ECLA 1725 or Teams!

Dr. Korryn Bodner @ontvetcollege.bsky.social will speak on "Data dredging in research: Trends and consequences for inference, exploration & prediction."

Free pizza! uoguel.ph/s1osr
@korrynbodner.bsky.social

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Registration is now open for the Arrell Food Summit, Oct. 21 in Toronto!

The 2025 theme is "Resilience Reimagined: Redesigning Food Systems for a Changed World."

A registration fee waiver is available. This event is in-person only: site.pheedloop.com/event/arrell...
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · Sep 4

Fall registration is open for U of Guelph's Mobilizing One Health micro-credential!

This course is ideal for professionals interested in addressing complex challenges at the intersection of human, animal & environmental health.

Starts Oct. 20!

More: courses.scs.uoguelph.ca/search/publi...

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · Sep 4

U of Guelph faculty! Tomorrow (Sept. 5) is the deadline for the submission of proposals for Building Arts & Social Science Capacity in One Health funding.

Up to $5,500 is available as graduate student salary support for a One Health initiative!

Learn more: onehealth.uoguelph.ca/awards/

This graduate student funding initiative is entitled "Building Arts and Social Science Capacity in One Health."

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · Sep 3

CAN-AMR-Net offers Trainee Scholarships to grad students & postdoctoral fellows who engage in AMR research across diverse disciplines.

Applicants must be enrolled at a Canadian institution & registered as a CAN-AMR-Net trainee member.

Deadline Sept. 30: canamrnet.org/opportunities/ 🧪 #AMR

One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · Aug 28

On Wed., Sept. 17, 7:30 am, @wfpha.bsky.social & Planetary Health Alliance present a webinar that explores the frameworks of Planetary Health & One Health and the common ground between them, with emphasis on how they can work together to address global health problems: eventbrite.com/e/advancing-...

The title of the webinar is "Advancing global public health through Planetary Health and One Health."

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