Marketing Prof Makes Headlines
The Globe and Mail consulted Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics marketing professor Dr. Timothy Dewhirst about the use of athlete endorsements in sports betting ads. Dewhirst expressed […]
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Avian Immunologist Makes Headlines on Avian Flu
Dr. Shayan Sharif, an avian immunologist with the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to the Toronto Star about the risks avian flu poses to backyard chickens. He said while the risk to humans from […]
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‘No Mow May’ Bad Idea for Canadian Lawns, Say U of G Turfgrass Experts
The fresh growth of spring means the return of the #NoMowMay campaign encouraging homeowners to let their grass grow longer to help insect pollinators. But turfgrass experts at the University […]
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Sibling Rivalry Pays Off for Canada Jays, U of G Research Finds
Many families have youngsters who squabble, but for Canada jays, the fighting is intense and eventually leads to exile for the weaker siblings, with the right to stay on home […]
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Arrell Director Discusses Future of Agriculture With Outlets
Dr. Evan Fraser, director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute, spoke to several news outlets about a new report released by RBC titled “Farmers Wanted: The labour renewal Canada […]
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The Canadian Press Consults U of G Food Prices Researchers
Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow and Dr. Simon Somogyi, agribusiness researcher at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The Canadian Press […]
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Studying the Stomach Contents of Spiders Shows How They Help Control Crop Pests
By Drs. Andrew MacDougall and Dirk Steinke, and PhD candidate Aleksandra Jessica Dolezal, Integrative Biology; Dr. Jeremy deWaard, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics; This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a […]
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Pollinator Scientists Discuss Research with Globe and Mail
Researchers in the Ontario Agricultural College‘s School of Environmental Sciences spoke to The Globe and Mail for a photo essay about their pollinator tracking research. Dr. Nigel Raine, a professor in the […]
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‘Peas of Mind’: Pulse Ingredients in Dog Food Not Linked to Heart Problems, Says New U of G Research
Ingredients such as lentils, beans and field peas typically used in grain-free dog foods are safe for healthy dogs, according to new University of Guelph research. It’s a reassuring finding […]
Avian Immunologist Makes Headlines on Avian Flu
Dr. Shayan Sharif, an avian immunologist with the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to several news outlets about avian flu, following the death of a pet dog from the disease as […]
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U of G Names Inaugural University Teaching Leadership Fellows
The University of Guelph has named eight inaugural recipients of the University Teaching Leadership Fellows (UTLF) awards. Established in 2022, the UTLF program provides each Fellow with $30,000 over a […]
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Food Economist Makes Headlines on Grocery Competition
Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow spoke to The Canadian Press about the concentration of the grocery market in Canada amid soaring food prices. Von Massow said Canada’s grocery […]
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Political Scientist Discusses Prescription Contraception in Commentary
Dr. Candace Johnson, professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, provided a commentary in The Conversation Canada about a decision in British Columbia to provide access to free prescription […]
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Maple Syrup Fraud Undermines the Authenticity of Canada’s ‘Liquid Gold’
By Dr. Maria G. Corradini, Arrell Chair in Food Quality, Department of Food Science; Dr. Robert Hanner, Department of Integrative Biology; Maleeka Singh, PhD candidate, Department of Food Science; Sujani […]
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Zoonosis Researcher Makes Headlines on Avian Flu
Dr. Scott Weese, veterinary infectious disease specialist in the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to several news outlets about avian flu, after a pet dog died of the illness in Ontario. Speaking to Global […]
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Biologist Makes Headlines on New COVID Subvariant
Dr. T. Ryan Gregory, an evolutionary biologist in the College of Biological Science, discussed with Fortune Well a new COVID variant thought to be driving a surge of cases in […]
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Strenuous Exercise May Not Lead to Cardiac Fatigue, U of G Research Suggests
High intensity workouts are a great way to get in exercise quickly, even if they can leave your muscles exhausted. But can those workouts also tire out or damage the […]
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Arrell Director Discusses Food on Mars with CNN
Dr. Evan Fraser, the director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute (AFI), spoke to CNN International’s DeCoded to discuss what would be needed to grow food on Mars, as outlined […]
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Ontario Government makes historic investment allowing University of Guelph to expand veterinary training, addressing critical workforce shortages
Investments will support a new collaborative program increasing number of veterinarian graduates in Ontario by 20 per cent per year and an incentive program to expand number of large animal […]
Zellers’ Leveraging Nostalgia a ‘Delicate Opportunity,’ Says U of G Marketing Researcher
The revival of Zellers by The Hudson’s Bay Company is clearly a strategy to leverage nostalgia as a marketing tool, but in a competitive retail market, it may be a […]