Experts Alert: International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating […]
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Pathobiology Expert Appears on CBC Radio, TV
Prof. Shayan Sharif, Department of Pathobiology at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College, appeared on CBC News Network and on CBC Radio to discuss a research paper he co-authored on […]
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Expert Alert: Olympics, Euros and COVID-19
With the new coronavirus spreading around the world, what will the outbreak mean for the Tokyo Summer Olympics and the Euro 2020 soccer championships, both set to be held in […]
Expert Alert: COVID-19 and March Break Travel
With many worried about contracting the new coronavirus over March Break, does it make sense to change travel plans? Will travel insurance cover you if you cancel your trip? What […]
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Twitter Can Be Used to Track Spread of Infectious Diseases, U of G Researchers Discover
The spread of the COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the importance of having effective global surveillance systems in place when it comes to infectious animal diseases. University of Guelph researchers have […]
U of G Expert Part of Canada’s COVID-19 Pandemic Preparations
With the window closing on the likelihood of containing the spread of the new coronavirus, a University of Guelph expert who is now actively involved in Canada’s pandemic preparations says […]
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Engineering Prof Named Woman of Distinction
University of Guelph engineering professor Andrea Bradford is one of several women to be honoured at this year’s YMCA-YWCA of Guelph annual Women of Distinction celebration. Bradford is an internationally […]
OAC, Arrell Leaders Profiled in University Affairs Feature
Prof. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, and Rene Van Acker, dean of U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College, spoke with University Affairs magazine about how university agricultural […]
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Collection at Centre for Biodiversity Genomics Surpasses 5 Million Specimens
The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics’ natural history collection at U of G reached an important milestone in February, processing its five millionth barcoded specimen. The CBG’s collections unit has sorted, […]
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BBC Future Consults U of G Food Waste Expert
Prof. Kate Parizeau, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, spoke to BBC Future about why solving the problem of food waste is so tricky. Parizeau said it’s often hard to know […]
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CBC Speaks with U of G Expert on Indigenous-Led Conservation
Prof. Faisal Moola, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, spoke to CBC North on efforts to reform Canadian conservation policies and practices to recognize the important knowledge of Indigenous peoples. […]
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Toxicology Expert Speaks With CBC’s Marketplace
Prof. Ryan Prosser, School of Environmental Sciences, spoke to CBC’s Marketplace to offer his expertise on counterfeit products bought on the internet. The show investigated the prevalence of counterfeit products online […]
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Political Science Chair Speaks to Globe and Mail on Judicial Appointments
Prof. Troy Riddell, chair of the Department of Political Science, spoke to The Globe and Mail for an article about allegations of Liberal involvement in judicial appointments. Riddell commented that wide […]
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Sports Business Scholar Discusses Winnipeg Jets with CBC
Prof. Norman O’Reilly, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, spoke to CBC Winnipeg about the declining demand for Winnipeg Jets tickets and what it means for the franchise. O’Reilly […]
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CBC Speaks to U of G Tourism Expert About Coronavirus Effects
Prof. Marion Joppe, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, spoke to CBC News Toronto about the early effects of the new coronavirus on the Canadian economy. Joppe noted that […]
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Insects, Seaweed and Lab-Grown Meat Could Be the Foods of the Future
Novel foods are a crucial part of the solution to the food crisis. By Prof. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security; Alesandros Glaros, Emily Duncan and Lisa Ashton, PhD candidates, Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics […]
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Supporting U of G Student-Reservists Aim of Proposed Initiative
Bringing peace of mind to University of Guelph students serving in the Canadian Forces is the aim of a proposal that would offer these students academic accommodations. The Serving Scholars […]
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COMMENTARY: Concussion Concerns Remain 5 Years After Death of NHL Player Steve Montador
Is the NHL taking the concussion issue seriously enough, wonders Prof. Timothy Dewhirst, Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics in a new commentary. […]
Infectious Disease Expert Discusses Fleas and Cat Scratch Fever
Prof. Scott Weese, Department of Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to the Toronto Star about the illness known as “cat-scratch fever.” The condition, officially called Cat-Scratch Disease, is […]
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Food Economist Discusses Lab-Grown Dairy with Globe & Mail
Prof. Michael von Massow, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to The Globe and Mail for an article about the burgeoning lab-grown dairy industry. Von Massow told the […]
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