A world-renowned research facility at the University of Guelph has been awarded more than $8.9 million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) is […]
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They were underdogs the first time and managed an impressive result. This year, the University of Guelph Robotics Team is planning an even stronger finish with its latest entry in […]
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Current methods for assessing the health of busy waterways like Toronto Harbour may not reveal the full picture, suggests new research from the University of Guelph. In a new paper […]
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A unique research project recently launched at the University of Guelph seeks to integrate Indigenous relational worldviews with government environmental monitoring and health risk assessment approaches. Dr. Diana Lewis, a […]
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It’s not exactly a varsity sport, but training and competing in the annual “weed Olympics” can be equally gruelling. The Northeastern Collegiate Weed Science Contest, an annual event that pits […]
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Ecologist Dr. Ryan Norris conducted several interviews to discuss the recent designation of monarch butterflies as an endangered species. Norries appeared on several CBC Radio morning programs, including CBC Windsor Morning. […]
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Agribusiness researcher Dr. Simon Somogyi commented on food inflation to The Globe and Mail and provided tips on how to save money while grocery shopping. Somogyi said it’s hard to know […]
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Pathobiologist Dr. Scott Weese spoke to t the Toronto Star about the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s recent import ban on dogs from 100 countries that have a high risk of […]
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Dr. Linda Parker calls the growing awareness and ensuing popularity of cannabidiol “the CBD craze.” Parker would know; she’s spent decades studying cannabinoids and their effects on the brain, beginning long before […]
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Food economists Drs. Mike von Massow and Brady Deaton Jr. discussed Canada’s role in developing cellular agriculture with the National Observer. Von Massow said “Canada has some natural advantages” that […]
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Sociologist Dr. Myrna Dawson discussed calls to add femicide to the Criminal Code with The Globe and Mail. Dawson said the pandemic brought intimate-partner violence to the forefront, which likely […]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, not everyone has been “in this together.” That’s a key finding of an ongoing University of Guelph research project that uses storytelling and provides a platform […]
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By Ajwal Dsouza, PhD student, and Dr. Thomas Graham, School of Environmental Sciences This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Whether to spend money […]
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A new digital resource co-hosted by the University of Guelph will celebrate and develop the growing movement of Indigenous conservation and to inspire further conservation initiatives. The IPCA Knowledge Basket […]
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A University of Guelph researcher’s photograph of the moment freshwater snail embryos first see the world is a finalist in Science Exposed, a photography contest organized by the Natural Sciences […]
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By David Said, PhD candidate and researcher, Department of Political Science This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The appropriate role of courts has […]
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The mental health of farmers is worse than it was five years ago and worse than that of the general population in almost every way, finds a new survey from […]
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By Dr. Candace Johnson, Department of Political Science This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article The United States Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, […]
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Simon Somogyi, the Arrell Chair in the Business of Food, shared some thoughts on the impacts of rising food costs for Canadians in a co-authored opinion piece for the Toronto […]
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From the well-being of Canada’s northern peatlands to the cost-effective production of customized wearable devices, dozens of University of Guelph research projects will be supported by an investment of more […]
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