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Ontario Government makes historic investment allowing University of Guelph to expand veterinary training, addressing critical workforce shortages 

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Investments will support a new collaborative program increasing number of veterinarian graduates in Ontario by 20 per cent per year and an incentive program to expand number of large animal veterinarians practicing in underserviced communities March 23, 2023 – Thunder Bay and Guelph, Ont. The University of Guelph and Lakehead University are thrilled by the […]

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Zellers’ Leveraging Nostalgia a ‘Delicate Opportunity,’ Says U of G Marketing Researcher

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An entrance to a Zellers in a grey brick building. Above the doors is a white panel with the a large red sign proclaiming Zellers.

The revival of Zellers by The Hudson’s Bay Company is clearly a strategy to leverage nostalgia as a marketing tool, but in a competitive retail market, it may be a risky move, says a University of Guelph marketing and branding researcher.   Prof. Rob McLean is a marketing professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of […]

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Lang Marketing Prof Talks Shrinkflation with The Globe and Mail

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In an interview with The Globe and Mail, Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, shared some thoughts on the burgeoning trend of shrinkflation. A concept whereby companies shrink product sizes while increasing prices, some forms of shrinkflation leave consumers […]

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Gallery Director Maureen Paley to Deliver Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art 

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Noted contemporary art gallery director Maureen Paley will deliver this year’s Dasha Shenkman Lecture in Contemporary Art at the University of Guelph on Wednesday, March 29.  The free event begins at 6 p.m. in War Memorial Hall.  Paley is a pioneer of the current art scene and was one of the first to present contemporary […]

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Financial Post Consults Cybersecurity Researcher on Ransomware

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Cybersecurity researcher Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, a professor in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, looked into ransomware attacks on an episode of the Financial Post’s podcast Down to Business.   Dehghantana discussed why ransomware attacks are on the rise along with how the attacks work.  A professor in the School of Computer Science and […]

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U of G Research on ‘Sticky’ Proteins Points to New Treatments to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance  

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Improved treatments for infections caused by often-deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria may result from a recent discovery by University of Guelph microbiologists.  By studying how methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonizes and infects human hosts, the researchers have found a potential drug target to strengthen existing treatments to overcome antimicrobial resistance (AMR).   Their paper appears online this week in […]

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World Water Day: Use Road Salt Wisely, Cautions U of G Researcher

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Ahead of World Water Day, a University of Guelph toxicologist is urging researchers to invest in finding better alternatives to road salt to protect lakes and rivers.   “At the moment, there are no great alternatives to road salt, which we know is damaging to freshwater ecosystems and comes with a high environmental cost,” says […]

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Province Invests More Than $ 343M in U of G Through Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance

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The provincial government will invest more than $343 million over five years in the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a unique collaboration among the University of Guelph, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the Agricultural Research Institute of Ontario (ARIO). The Alliance leverages U of G expertise and brings together academia, […]

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Management Prof Discusses ‘Quiet Hiring’ with CTV

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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, an organizational management professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the concept of “quiet hiring” with CTV News Toronto.  “Quiet hiring” refers to an organization looking internally to find people it wants to promote. Chhinzer said the practice is common but comes with risks for employees.  A […]

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An Open Letter to Students: Be Safe and Respectful on St. Patrick’s Day

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Dear students, Friday is St. Patrick’s Day, and if you choose to celebrate, please remember your responsibilities as both a student and a member of the Guelph community. The University’s Community Standards Protocol and Policy on Non-Academic Misconduct apply both on and off-campus, so keep this in mind. Also, police and bylaw officers will be on patrol, and […]

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Immunologist Makes Headlines on Avian Flu 

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Dr. Shayan Sharif, an avian immunologist in the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), discussed with several media outlets the ongoing outbreaks of avian flu and the risks these outbreaks post. Speaking to the Toronto Star, Sharif reviewed the risks H5N1 poses and how to protect oneself from infection.  Appearing on an episode of The Agenda on […]

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U of G Prof Wins Prestigious Killam Prize

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University of Guelph professor Dr. Ajay Heble has been awarded a 2023 Killam Prize, among the most distinguished research awards in Canada.   A professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies and founding director of U of G’s International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI), Heble has received the $100,000 award in the […]

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Justice Policy Researcher Discusses Failed Case with Toronto Star

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Dr. Kate Puddister, a justice policy researcher in the College of Social and Applied Social Sciences, discussed public perceptions when a case fails to be prosecuted with the Toronto Star.  A lack of explanation for why a case is dropped makes it “difficult to provide public [police] accountability and oversight,” she said.  A professor in the […]

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Soil Microbes Contribute to Climate Change, New U of G Research Finds

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Here’s a tip for landowners looking to limit emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane: consider the moisture in your soil.   New University of Guelph research connects the amount of methane released from soil or locked in the ground with how wet the earth is. Basically, the wetter the soil, the higher the methane emissions, […]

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COMMENTARY: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Form

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By Dr. Simone Holligan, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Pregnancy is a distinct life stage characterized by dramatic physiological changes, and medical tracking of those changes, including weight gain, is routine to monitor the health of the mother and the developing infant. […]

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Financial Post Consults U of G Faculty on Cybersecurity, Agriculture

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Drs. Ali Dehghantanha, of the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to the Financial Post about the rise in cyberattacks on farms.   Dehghantanha said the agri-food industry is “one of the soft bellies of [Canada’s] critical infrastructure” in terms of cybersecurity.  The agri-food industry […]

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CNN Consults Pathobiologist on COVID-19 in Rodents

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Dr. Scott Weese, veterinary infectious disease specialist in the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), spoke to CNN Health about rats in New York City catching COVID.  “It’s… a reminder for the future, and that we need to be approaching things in the broader context, animal and human health all together” he said, cautioning people to keep […]

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Food Economist Makes Headlines on Grocery Prices

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Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow discussed high grocery prices with media outlets.  Appearing on CBC The National, von Massow said he’s not convinced grocers are establishing excessively high food prices to fuel inflation.  On air with CBC Radio, von Massow offered his thoughts on the latest developments of the federal government’s […]

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University of Guelph Statement on Artificial Intelligence Systems, ChatGPT, Academic Integrity

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Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are powerful tools that promise to revolutionize research, teaching and learning. In all three areas and in the future of work, there exist creative and forward-thinking opportunities for the use of AI. Many University of Guelph faculty, instructors, staff and students are currently looking at ethical uses of AI, including research […]

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Agribusiness Researcher Discusses Grocer Inquiry with Global News

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Dr. Simon Somogyi, agribusiness researcher at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to Global News about the federal government’s inquiry into grocers’ profits and high food prices.  Somogyi said the inquiry will provide the industry with opportunity to increase transparency around pricing.  The Arrell Chair in the Business of Food and […]

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