Zoonotic Disease Expert Makes Headlines
Prof. Scott Weese, Department of Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College, has spoken to several news outlet about the case of a dog that tested positive for the new coronavirus […]
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Globe & Mail Speaks with Arrell Food Institute Director
Prof. Evan Fraser, the director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute, spoke to The Globe and Mail about how well grocery stores will be able to handle the numerous shotdowns brought by the COVID-19 […]
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U of G Experts Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Food
Why did grocery stores run out of stock so quickly when panic buyers began hoarding supplies? What are the safety risks of keeping large amounts of food at home? Can […]
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The Perils of a ‘Just Enough, Just in Time’ Food System
We live in an age when global supply chains seamlessly link farmers and consumers using the principles of “just enough, just in time.” But COVID-19 has exposed a flaw: a lack of resilience. By Prof. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute […]
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CBC Books Highlights New Works by U of G Authors
Two U of G professors, Madhur Anand and Dionne Brand, have been featured in a CBC Books spring preview of 40 works of Canadian non-fiction to watch for this spring. The […]
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Expert Alert: COVID-19 and Suspended Sports Leagues
The list of major sporting events being cancelled or postponed because of concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow. This week alone, the NBA, NHL, Major League Soccer and […]
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New York Times Speaks With U of G Coffee History Expert
Prof. Stuart McCook, Department of History, spoke to The New York Times about a new study that suggests an invasive snail might help with the coffee rust problem that is […]
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U of G Experts Contributing Key Research to COVID-19 Fight
University of Guelph’s unique expertise in disease modelling and One Health approaches will be part of three major research projects aimed at addressing the coronavirus outbreak that recently received close […]
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Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z Labels: Necessary or Nonsense?
Generational labels may not explain the bulk of differences among individuals, but they are meaningful. By Prof. Sean Lyons, Department of Management […]
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Globe and Mail Highlights Lang’s Sustainable Commerce MBA
U of G’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics was highlighted in The Globe and Mail as a leader in incorporating sustainability education into its business curriculum. The […]
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U of G Creates Scholarships to Honour Plane Crash Victims
The University of Guelph is creating scholarships to honour two students who died aboard Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. The graduate scholarships will be named for Ghanimat Azhdari and Milad […]
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Martha Stewart Magazine Consults Animal Behavioural Biologist
Prof. Georgia Mason, from U of G’s Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, spoke to Martha Stewart Living magazine about how to understand a cat’s moods based on […]
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U of G Disease Modelling Expert Makes Headlines
Prof. Amy Greer, Department of Population Medicine, has spoken to several media outlets in recent weeks about global COVID-19 outbreaks and efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus that […]
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Political Science Prof Discusses ‘Man Camps’ Concerns With CBC
Prof. Leah Levac, Department of Political Science, spoke to CBC News in Vancouver for an article examining the concerns many have about an influx of workers due to arrive in […]
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Washington Post, CBC Consult U of G Zoonotic Disease Expert
Prof. Scott Weese, Department of Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to several news outlets about the case of a dog in Hong Kong that appears to have been […]
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Marketing Prof Pens Brier Cup Commentary for Toronto Star
Prof. Timothy Dewhirst, Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, wrote a commentary in the Toronto Star about the history of the Brier Cup men’s curling championship. Dewhirst who teaches marketing, including marketing in […]
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Bio-Based Materials Expert Makes Headlines
Prof. Amar Mohanty, Department of Plant Agriculture, spoke to CBC Science about bio-plastics, which aim to curb environmental impacts. Bio-plastics can be broken down into carbon dioxide, water and compost […]
U of G Policing Expert Discusses ‘Cyber Vigilantes’
Prof. Kate Puddister, Department of Political Science, spoke to the Woodstock Sentinel Review about why police forces discourage ordinary citizens from taking the law into their own hands. Her comments […]
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U of G Students to Work With Industry on Improve Life Challenge
Teams of students and community partners will compete against one another in developing solutions to real-world problems in U of G’s Improve Life Challenge March 6. This year’s theme is […]
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Food Security Expert Speaks to CBC About Climate Change
Prof. Evan Fraser, director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute, spoke to CBC Nova Scotia while attending the conference of provincial agriculture ministers in Halifax. Fraser told the conference […]
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