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L’Université de Guelph obtient plus de 16 millions de dollars pour diriger la plateforme nationale d’innovation et de formation agroalimentaire

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This publication is available in English here. Cette publication est disponible en anglais ici. Un nouveau réseau mené par l’Université de Guelph, en collaboration avec des partenaires nationaux clés, créera une plateforme de formation à l’innovation et à l’entrepreneuriat en agroalimentaire, visant à faire du Canada le leader mondial du développement de l’innovation de la filière. L’Université a […]

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Expert Available: FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3

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Decades after scientists first discovered a link between food dyes and cancer in animals, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs. Red dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is an artificial food colouring made from petroleum and used in ultra processed foods and […]

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Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance Delivers Results for Food Producers and Agribusinesses 

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The Government of Ontario, the University of Guelph, and Agricultural Research and Innovation Ontario are celebrating a year of world-class research, innovation, training and laboratory testing that have delivered sustainable solutions for Ontario’s $51-billion agri-food sector.   In its first year of a renewed five-year agreement, the collaboration known as the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance contributed […]

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Cost Not Only Barrier to Veterinary Care, Says U of G Researcher

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An unexpected trip to the vet’s office can be costly, but a University of Guelph researcher says price isn’t the only factor that keeps some people from accessing veterinary care in Canada.  Dr. Quinn Rausch, a postdoctoral fellow in the Ontario Veterinary College’s Department of Clinical Studies, says people seeking care for their animals may […]

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Dynasty Kidney Bean Named U of G’s Innovation of the Year

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Dynasty, a University of Guelph dark red kidney bean innovation recognized for its high yield, disease resistance and adaptability, has become a leading choice for growers in Ontario and North America, and has now earned the University’s 2024 Innovation of the Year. This annual award from the University’s Office of Research and the Research Innovation […]

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Six Planets Aligning in Planetary Parade, U of G Physicist Says

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Stargazers will have a chance to see six planets in alignment in late January — a so-called planetary parade that’s quite unique. Orbax, a physicist and science communicator for the Department of Physics in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Guelph, says six planets — Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus […]

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OVC Professor Emeritus Appointed to Order of Canada 

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A University of Guelph veterinarian recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of E. coli bacteria has been named to the Order of Canada.  Dr. Carlton Gyles was named an Officer of the Order in recognition of “his profound contributions to veterinary microbiology,” whose seminal studies “have led to new vaccines, improved infection control […]

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School Board Cyberattacks Will Rise in 2025, Says U of G Cybersecurity Expert

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Cyberattacks, like the recent incident affecting GTA school boards, will become all too common this year, says a University of Guelph cybersecurity researcher. Dr. Ali Dehghantanha is a professor in the School of Computer Science and the Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence. He notes the educational sector is becoming a more attractive target for […]

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U of G Professor and Food Scientist Named to Order of Ontario

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A world-leading scientist at the University of Guelph whose discoveries have revolutionized our understanding of food has been awarded one of the province’s highest honours. Dr. Alejandro Marangoni, professor in the Department of Food Science, Ontario Agricultural College and Tier I Canada Research Chair in Food, Health and Aging has been named to the Order of Ontario.  “Dr. […]

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Expert Available: California Wildfires 

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Wildfires are currently threatening large portions of southern California, including suburban Los Angeles.  Dr. Ze’ev Gedalof is director of the Climate and Ecosystem Dynamics Research (CEDaR) laboratory, and a professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics.   He says these fires are being amplified by a severe drought in 2024 and unusually strong Santa […]

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U of G Responding to Cluster of Gastroenteritis Cases in Residence  

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UPDATE 02/03: The University of Guelph continues to monitor the number of self-reported cases of norovirus in residence. There is no longer evidence of continued spread in the residence community. The University of Guelph is aware of students living in residence on campus who are experiencing gastroenteritis caused by norovirus. This virus can be easily […]

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Let’s Change How We Talk About Athlete Mothers | OPINION

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By Jill Moffatt, PhD candidate at Laurentian University; Drs. Andrea Bundon, professor at the University of British Columbia; Ann Pegoraro, Lang Chair in Sport Management and professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph; and Kerry McGannon, professor at Laurentian University. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a […]

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