Human garbage is everywhere including in the oceans, and octopuses are using the trash for shelter, a new study finds. Philosopher and naturalist Dr. Stefan Linquist offered his thoughts on the findings to CBC’s “As It Happens.” Linquist said the study’s findings are unsurprising given his own research in New South Wales, Australia, on octopuses, […]
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University of Guelph researchers are using equipment at the Canadian Light Source in Saskatchewan to make plant-based cheeses. Food science PhD student Stacie Dobson explained how to national news outlets. Speaking to CTV News Saskatoon, Dobson said the equipment’s “bright lights allow them to view protein, starch and fat molecules within samples of meats […]
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McCain Foods Ltd. is amid the increasing number of companies halting, suspending or pulling out of operations in Russia. Agricultural economist Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor explained to The Globe and Mail one of the reasons behind the french fry giant’s decision. Afesorgbor said the sanctions placed on Russia “likely made the economics of a Russian […]
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As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, Ukrainian academics face uncertain futures, says a University of Guelph historian in a Conversation Canada commentary. Dr. Evren Altinkas is a Turkish scholar who was forced out of his academic position by his university’s administration after he participated in a wave of demonstrations and civil unrest in 2013. With […]
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The University of Guelph strongly condemns the Russian government’s violent invasion of Ukraine that has killed innocent people, destroyed homes and communities and left survivors fleeing for safety. We are outraged by the continued death and destruction and stand in unwavering unity with Ukraine against this horrific and unjust attack. The people of Ukraine have […]
While the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has announced 1.5 million people have now fled from Ukraine, and the Canadian federal government recently presented plans to bring in an “unlimited number” of refugees, the number of incoming refugees to Canada will likely be comparatively low, says a University of Guelph political scientist. Dr. […]
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused wheat prices to rise, especially since both countries are major producers of the product. Dr. Simon Somogyi, the Arrell Chair in the Business of Food, explained how those rising prices will affect the rest of the Canadian food supply chain to The Canadian Press. In the article, which […]
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Every day, faculty, staff and students at U of G do amazing things to support our community. Their volunteer efforts help improve life and make the world a better place. Consider nominating a faculty, staff member or student who is an outstanding community volunteer for the Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Awards. The United Way […]
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This International Women’s Day the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recognized the contributions of women within and beyond their organization. Ontario Veterinary College professor Dr. Katie Clow was one of the women to be featured. A former CFIA veterinarian and veterinary student intern, Clow described her work with the government agency as “an invaluable […]
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This commentary by U of G president Dr. Charlotte Yates and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health medical officer of health Dr. Nicola Mercer appeared in the Toronto Star As we take our first cautious steps out of the global pandemic — a generational event that has cast a shadow during the past two years — we need […]
As an 11-year-old, Dr. Ann Pegoraro remembers being told there was no place for her in a schoolyard game of ball hockey. It was the first time she learned there was something she could not do, because of her gender. Now widely regarded as a leader in advancing women in sport, Pegoraro is the Lang […]
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Being wary of vaccines isn’t new, and Dr. Maya Goldenberg, a vaccine hesitancy researcher in the Department of Philosophy, explained why to Vox. Goldenberg said those hesitant towards getting vaccinated often believe their interests are not being met by governments, and that sources of mistrust need to be addressed to “get people on board with […]
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A woman or girl is killed in Canada every other day, according to the fourth annual University of Guelph-led report on national femicide rates. The Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability (CFOJA) released its annual report today showing 173 women and girls were killed by violence in 2021 primarily at the hands of men. […]
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Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the University of Guelph’s annual HeForShe campaign. Dr. Hadiya Roderique, award-winning lawyer and author as well as the keynote speaker for this year’s event on March 16, is an expert in all three. Roderique will discuss gender equality and its importance and benefits, the barriers to integrating diversity […]
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A potential vaccine developed by University of Guelph researchers to combat one of the main causes of bacterial diarrheal illness worldwide is set to be tested on people early this year. Human clinical trials of a novel sugar-based vaccine will take place in 2022 at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The trials will be […]
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Many Western countries have sanctioned Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine but have not sent in armed personnel. That is in part due to the Budapest Memorandum, political scientist Dr. Edward Koning told CTVNews.ca. Koning elaborated that although Russia has violated the Budapest Memorandum, under both it and NATO rules, Western countries have no […]
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Highlighting research that celebrates women’s achievements and brings awareness to gender-based disparities is the aim of a University of Guelph virtual conference March 8 to recognize International Women’s Day. This year’s one-day event called “Honouring International Women’s Day Conference 2022: Research, Recognize, & Reimagine!” will focus on the futures and intersectionality of women from Black, […]
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Veterinary infectious disease specialist Dr. Scott Weese spoke to CNN Health about a new report that found that white-tailed deer in Ontario may be acting as reservoirs for the virus that causes COVID-19, and potentially spreading new variants to humans. “It’s actually a pretty significant study, I think, because we’re seeing potential evolution of the […]
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Dr. Ann Pegoraro, the Lang Chair In Sport Management in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to several media outlets about the decision by several sports federations to ban Russian teams and athletes from competition. Speaking to The Hockey News, Pegoraro said the ban from the International Ice Hockey Federation will have a […]
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Food economist Dr. Mike von Massow spoke to several media outlets this week on how the crisis in Ukraine might affect global wheat prices, as well as the growing interest in cellular agriculture. Speaking to CHQR Radio in Calgary, von Massow said in the short-term, the war in Ukraine is unlikely to affect grain or […]
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