Political scientist Dr. Steffi Hamann explained the effect of Indonesia’s palm oil export ban on global vegetable oil prices to BNN Bloomberg. Hamann discussed how the prices affected food security in countries that depend on vegetable oils for cooking, as well as the environmental concerns surrounding the “flex” crop. A professor in the Department […]
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With the COVID-19 pandemic showing the devastating global impacts of diseases that jump from animals to humans, Canada needs to adopt a concerted One Health approach to predict, track and ward off future potential outbreaks. That’s the key message in a new Royal Society of Canada (RSC) report released last week whose international co-authors include […]
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To connect international students to the unique flora and fauna on the University of Guelph campus, the arboretum is inviting students and new Canadians to “Nature in our Backyard,” a guided walk through its lush trails in the “green heart of Guelph.” The free in-person program delivers a scenic tour through the arboretum on June […]
Agribusiness researcher Dr. Simon Somogyi discussed the impacts of California’s drought on Canadian food systems with CBC News. For an article that appeared on CBC News Online examining how climate change might affect Canada’s food supply, Somogyi discussed some ways Canada could grow its own food year-round. He noted that investing in greenhouses and indoor […]
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Dr. Nikki Martyn, program head of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Guelph-Humber, discussed how fathers provide diverse experiences and positive long-term development impacts for their children in a Conversation Canada commentary. The commentary appeared in several publications across Canada including the National Post. Martyn researches clinical child psychology, early childhood education and infant mental […]
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Paul Kelly, the research and apiary manager at U of G’s Honey Bee Research Centre (HBRC), discussed the public’s concern over honeybee colony losses with The Globe and Mail. “We’ve always considered beekeeping as an agricultural activity, but when we started to see a jump in colony losses …. lots of other people piled […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, the director of the Arrell Food Institute, recently discussed the future of agricultural technology in a symposium hosted by The Globe and Mail. “We have to realize that the farmer of the future is just as likely to wear a lab coat as they are to drive a tractor,” Fraser said, […]
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By Dr. Andrew Hathaway, Department of Sociology and Anthropology This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. British Columbia has become the first province to be granted an exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to remove criminal penalties for possession of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA for personal use. This means that […]
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Regenerative agriculture is a buzzword in agriculture, swirling around as the industry works to adapt to climate change. Yet in order to reach its full potential, the approach must be viewed as a system of relationships with the land, says a University of Guelph human ecologist. Dr. Philip Loring is the Arrell Chair in Food, […]
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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, a human resources professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed Ontario’s right-to-disconnect policy, the challenges of the return to the office, and workplace dynamics with CBC News. With CBC Business, Chhziner noted that some employers are struggling to meet the different needs of employees about whether to […]
Fungal pathogens researcher Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister discussed her support group for mothers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), Moms in Proteomics, in a Conversation Canada commentary. A professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Geddes-McAlister researches interactions between fungal pathogens and hosts, with the aim of uncovering new treatments and addressing antimicrobial […]
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Andrew Bilyk, an executive sous chef with U of G’s Hospitality Service, was featured in the Toronto Star along with his recipe for his signature “Heaven Can Wait” meatloaf. Bilyk commented on the meatloaf’s appeal to his children and on its purchasing options available to U of G students. The recipe was featured as part of the Cooking by Degrees […]
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A partnered research institute for the study of improvisation in the arts and beyond is among the U of G research projects receiving new funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The funding is part of more than $16 million announced by François-Philippe Champagne, minister of innovation, science and industry to support […]
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By Dr. Nikki Martyn, program head of Early Childhood Studies, University of Guelph-Humber This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The early years are the most dynamic time of life, producing more than a million neural connections each second. For parents or caregivers, this time offers a wonderful opportunity to […]
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When Prof. Jordan Gross of the University of Montana discovered a Fulbright Scholar award tailored to her area of research – Indigenous public policy and criminal justice – she knew she was the person for the visiting research chair position at the University of Guelph. “When you see an award and an institution looking for […]
Agriculture economist Dr. Alfons Weersink spoke to the National Post for an article about rising fertilizer prices and other factors that Canadian farmers are facing. Weersink said rising food prices aren’t necessarily because of those higher farming costs, noting that farm costs make up only about 20 per cent of a grocery item’s cost. “Energy […]
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By Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. “A mother’s job is never done.” We’ve all heard this phrase, but do we ever stop to think about what it truly means? How does this simple statement define the overwhelming feelings […]
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The University of Guelph will welcome the largest-ever incoming class to its Guelph campus in the fall. According to data released today by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), a record number of Ontario high school students – 5,899 – have accepted offers of admission to U of G’s main campus. “We are delighted that […]
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Agribusiness researcher Dr. Simon Somogyi spoke to The Canadian Press and the Financial Post about the questions being raised about how costs for milk prices are calculated, as dairy farmers request a mid-year price hike due to inflation. The Arrell Chair in the Business of Food and a professor in the School of Hospitality, Food […]
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“Make your lives matter.” That was a key challenge offered to University of Guelph graduands by Dr. Mary Anne Chambers, who was installed today as the University’s 10th chancellor. A former Ontario cabinet minister and a longtime U of G champion, Chambers was installed during the June 14 convocation ceremony for the College of Engineering […]