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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On March 8 – International Women’s Day – people around the globe celebrate the contributions and achievements of women everywhere. This day of international awareness highlights the progress made toward achieving gender equality and the work that still needs to be done. In Canada, International Women’s Day 2022 celebrates the theme “Women Inspiring Women.” At the […]
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“Eat your vegetables” is a refrain many university students hear so often that they tune it out. But what if they were quietly nudged to eat better while in campus food courts, cafeterias and other mass-eating contexts? Would they make better choices? That’s what University of Guelph researchers have been testing, looking for new ways […]
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Several signs prominently displayed during the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests included curses for the prime minister, leading to speculation Canada’s political scene has become starkly polarized. Speaking to The Hill Times, political philosophy professor Dr. Omid Payrow Shabani offered his thoughts on the situation. Shabani described Canadian politics as civil and “empty of any kind of […]
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While Canada and many other western nations are moving quickly to impose sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a University of Guelph trade and policy research says it is likely only average Russians the sanctions will hurt. Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor is a professor in U of G’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics […]
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The escalating bans on Russia and Belarus from sports competitions will have long-term consequences for both countries, says a University of Guelph sports management expert. The bans are not only a way to add pressure to the countries — notably, to address Russia’s actions in Ukraine — but they serve as a reminder that sport is […]
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Integrative biologist Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs spoke to Scientific American about how parasitic flies attach to honeybees could be used in the study of biomimetics, an area of engineering that uses nature and biology for inspiration. Jacobs agreed the research, in which she did not participate, has value within biomimetics before noting better knowledge mobilization is needed within […]
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Looking to eat less meat in 2022? You’re not alone. Many Canadian families are interested in incorporating more plant-based proteins into their meals, but aren’t sure how to include legumes, nuts and soy in their diets. Enter a new cookbook created by researchers from the University of Guelph’s Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS). Plant-Based Proteins: […]
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In two pieces published Feb. 28 in The Globe and Mail, U of G professor emeritus Dr. Barry Smit offered commentary on the changing attitudes of farmers toward the existence of climate change and the move away from fossil fuels. In his own piece, Smit compared the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy to […]
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Former U.S. president Donald Trump has just launched a new social media platform called Truth Social. Marketing professor Dr. Timothy Dewhirst offered his thoughts on the platform’s name and branding in a new commentary for the Toronto Star. In the column, Dewhirst analyzed the platform’s choice to use the word “truth” in its name and […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, director of Arrell Food Institute, spoke to CBC’s Quirks & Quarks radio show for the Feb. 25 episode, “Feeding the future.” Fraser discusses Canada’s future in terms of food sovereignty, including how a return to farming methods of the past is not only possible but necessary to provide food and find solutions […]
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Angel Culmer is committed to creating space for herself and her fellow Black University of Guelph students, and space for learning the history of Black Canadians and celebrating their contributions. Culmer is the new president of the Guelph Black Students Association (GBSA), a volunteer-driven U of G organization that provides a welcoming space for Black […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Eric Milne, a fourth year Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) student, who passed away Feb. 20. Details on a memorial service for Eric will be provided as they become available. Condolences may be shared with Eric’s family through on an online memorial site. Campus flags will […]
New research by a team of Canadian scientists suggesting deer in Ontario may be able to transmit the virus that causes COVID-19 to humans is “concerning,” says a University of Guelph veterinary internal medicine researcher. Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), has studied the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has received swift condemnation from leaders and vows from the European Union (EU) it will impose “the harshest package of sanctions we have ever implemented.” But whether the EU’s response will be enough is a difficult question, says a University of Guelph political science professor. Dr. Edward Koning researches many aspects […]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to cause destruction and devastation. The University understands that acts of violence and aggression amid political unrest in the world can cause concern and anxiety among our community members. This is particularly the case today for U of G members with family and friends in Ukraine, but we recognize that […]
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Mention to Lawrence Hill that Black history in Canada is untold and he’ll clarify. “People have been telling stories in writing about Black history in Canada for decades, so it’s not untold but it’s unheard by most Canadians,” said the U of G professor of creative writing and author of 11 works of fiction and […]
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On the Feb. 23 episode of TVO’s new program “The Thread,” agribusiness researcher Dr. Simon Somogyi discussed the reasons behind the so-called “perfect storm” of conditions that have led to many Canadians seeing increased food prices and shortages. Somogyi pointed out that the rise in food prices “is now in some ways creating an understanding […]
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