As the trade war between Canada and the U.S. wages on, Canadians’ sense of patriotism is translating into changing buying habits. Businesses have added labels to Canadian products and Canada-U.S. relations have become a leading issue as Canadians head to the polls for the April 28 federal election. University of Guelph faculty have been lending their […]
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Exam season has begun and many students are feeling the jitters. That’s perfectly normal and might even be beneficial, says a University of Guelph psychologist. Moderate stress can help boost motivation and excitement, says Dr. Stephanie Craig, a professor in the Department of Psychology. But when too much stress builds up over time, it over […]
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Speaking to CBC’s White Coat Black Art, Dr. Julie Simmons, professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed the stress of living through times of political and economic uncertainty. […]
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Dr. Tami Martino, a professor in the Ontario Veterinary College’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, has been recognized with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. Martino, a pioneer in the exploration of circadian rhythm and heart health, received the medal in recognition of her work exploring new treatments for heart disease. In particular, she researches how […]
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It’s easy to overlook the human side of trade disputes when headlines focus on billion-dollar trade imbalances. Farmers on both sides need a more collaborative path. By Dr. Asim Biswas, professor and OAC Chair in Soils and Precision Agriculture, School of Environmental Sciences Reprinted with permission from The Hill Times. Read the original article. In […]
Speaking to CTV’s Your Morning, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed how Canada can shift away from importing food. […]
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The University of Guelph has re-elected Dr. Mary Anne Chambers as chancellor. Named U of G’s 10th chancellor in 2022, Chambers has made a positive impact on the University and its students, says Dr. Rene Van Acker, interim president and vice-chancellor. “Chambers’ leadership, advocacy and unwavering commitment to the University’s mission have elevated the role […]
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In a unique collaboration, University of Guelph researchers Drs. Melissa Perreault and Lawrence Goodridge are combining their areas of expertise in Indigenous scholarship and wastewater monitoring to inform a new Indigenous-specific policy that balances public health monitoring with privacy rights on First Nations. Perreault, a neuroscientist in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Goodridge, professor […]
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Speaking to CBC News, Dr. Rebecca Shapiro, professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, discussed the World Health Organization’s recent report on fungal pathogens and treatment resistance. […]
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In German newspaper Tagesspiegel, Dr. Julie Simmons, professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed how the state of Canada-U.S. relations is having a significant impact on the Canadian election campaign. […]
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The world’s top agricultural institutions are partnering to address global challenges in food security, climate resilience and sustainable development. The University of Guelph and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have signed a renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU), strengthening a relationship that opens doors to student collaborations, new postgraduate programs and scholarships, joint […]
By Dr. Rozita Dara, Professor, School of Computer Science, University of Guelph This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The active and ongoing global spread of avian influenza virus has impacted more than 14 million birds in Canada and 160 million in the USA. This recent outbreak has resulted in major […]
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Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, Arrell Chair in the Business of Food in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The Globe and Mail about an Oakville company developing healthy instant noodles. […]
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Speaking to Global News, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed how U.S. tariffs could impact the cost of groceries. […]
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Dr. Julie Simmons, professor in the Department of Political Science, spoke to CBC News about the Conservative Party of Canada’s federal election campaign. […]
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As cases of flu, RSV and now measles rise, a University of Guelph professor’s AI-powered tool may help warn against potential outbreaks. Dr. Monica Cojocaru, a professor in U of G’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, leads the AI4Casting Hub, an innovative public health forecasting project managed by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The AI4Casting Hub creates interactive dashboards […]
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Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, spoke to NPR and appeared on the Weekend Edition Sunday to talk about egg prices in the U.S. and why they’re more affordable in Canada. He also discussed the American egg shortage with CBC News. […]
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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Mike von Massow, food economist in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed the decisions around buying Canadian products at the grocery store. He also discussed the labels marking food products as Canadian with CBC Marketplace. […]
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Near the end of their winter semester, University of Guelph food science and marketing students dressed in lab coats put the finishing touches on their year-long capstone project. But these aren’t your typical science experiments. These groups have spent the last eight months formulating ideas for new food products and bringing those products to life. […]
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