Ontario Agricultural College microbiologist Dr. Lawrence Goodridge spoke with the Toronto Star about testing wastewater at Toronto Pearson International Airport for COVID-19. Goodridge said the program will help determine which viral variants are arriving in Canada and that he hopes other jurisdictions adopt the monitoring method. A professor in the Department of Food Science and […]
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Dr. Peter Kuling, a professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies at the College of Arts, discussed his virtual reality adaptation of Hamlet with CBC Radio’s Fresh Air. Kuling said the adaptation acts as a bridge to help students better understand Shakespeare, just like films and plays, and that it has had […]
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The official start to the new school year begins this week at the University of Guelph. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students will move into residences between Friday, Sept. 2 and Sunday, Sept. 4. Students have been assigned individual move-in appointments between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. The following University-owned roads will be closed to all but […]
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By Dr. Michael W. Brunt, post-doctoral research fellow, Ontario Veterinary College This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Around five million animals are used annually for scientific or educational purposes in Canada. The use of animals in general, especially for research, can be a divisive issue. Recently, there have been high-profile […]
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Syndey Banton, a PhD student at the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), made international headlines with her research linking the activity level of dogs to that of their owners. An article highlighting her research appeared in the Daily Mail (UK), Inverse and several ANI publications across Asia including The Hindustan Times. HealthDay in the United States also covered the research […]
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Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow made national headlines with discussions on changing tipping norms. Von Massow told the Toronto Star that societal pressure is causing tipping rates to increase – in some places reaching 30 per cent – but he said the trend could backfire with customers. Speaking with CTV News Toronto, […]
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Ontario Agricultural College food scientist Dr. Maria Corradini discussed the importance of best-before dates with CBC Business, following the release of a national survey that found 32 per cent of Canadians are against removing them. Corradini said removing best-before dates would eliminate a source of information for consumers about product’safety. A professor in the Department of Food […]
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By Drs. Michael von Massow, and Alfons Weersink, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Claudia Wagner-Riddle, School of Environmental Sciences This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The federal government’s plan to cut fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 has garnered significant attention from farmers, […]
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Dr. Manish Raizada, a professor in the Ontario Agricultural College, made headlines with his comments on the federal government’s plan to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture by 30 per cent over the next eight years. The article appeared on the websites of several Global News outlets. Raizada studies the development of low-cost technologies and […]
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Do you jog with your dog? Chances are if you do, you’re confident your pet is in pretty good shape, too. New University of Guelph research finds that dog owners who exercise regularly tend to ensure their dog gets exercise, which in turn influences whether they believe their dog is at a healthy body weight. […]
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Quiet quitting – it’s the newest workplace trend, and it’s happening because employees want to avoid burnout, says a University of Guelph human resources professor. Dr. Nita Chhinzer is a professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, where she studies downsizing in the workplace and human resources and technology in the […]
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Dr. Scott Weese, a veterinary infectious disease specialist in the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), discussed with The Washington Post an unidentified virus outbreak killing dogs in Michigan. Weese said the virus is likely due to a parvovirus strain, adding the outbreak is “just our normal suspects doing their normal things or doing something a little different.” […]
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Dr. Bruce McAdams, a professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed how tipping etiquette is changing on an episode CBC Radio’s Ontario Today. McAdams said an increase in tipping rates began pre-pandemic, but the practice has spread to other retailers, both to attract and retain customers and to subsidize wages. For […]
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Denmark, 4 a.m. The early morning sky still boasts the magnificent blue and green of the northern lights while a crisp chill in the air renders your breath visible as it floats beyond the gazebo where you stand. This is Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 1, as you’ve never experienced it before. Transported virtually to Helsingør, […]
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The expected retirement of Serena Williams from professional tennis may be bittersweet, but it’s a chance to celebrate her legacy, a University of Guelph sports business researcher says. Dr. Katie Lebel is a professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, where she researches gender equity, sport fandom, marketing and communications in the […]
In a few short weeks, we will be celebrating the start of a new academic year together. As we get ready for September, we want to keep you informed of our updated plans for healthy campuses. We will continue to monitor public health directives, data from the Ontario Science Table on COVID-19, and government decisions […]
While the revival of Zellers floods many with nostalgic memories, the company responsible for its return has a different goal in mind, says a University of Guelph marketing expert. Dr. Tanya Mark is a professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, where she studies customer experience, customer management and marketing strategy […]
The federal government’s plan to reduce agricultural emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 would mean reducing the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers that are necessary for sustainable harvests, says a University of Guelph plant agriculture researcher, who calls the plan “reckless and not serious.” Dr. Manish Raizada is a professor in the Department of […]
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A world-renowned research facility at the University of Guelph has been awarded more than $8.9 million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) is a global leader in developing and using DNA-based identification systems to discover, catalogue and monitor the diversity of multicellular life around the world. The funding […]
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Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics professor Dr. Simon Somogyi commented on the current state of food inflation to The Globe and Mail. “I think we’ve hit our peak. Things have started to cool down,” Somogyi said, adding the factors driving up most food prices have eased, although prices for dairy and baked goods […]
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