University of Guelph emeritus professor Thomas King saw few Native faces on the campuses where he taught. King, School of English and Theatre Studies, rarely does interviews but he spoke with CBC Windsor about challenges faced by indigenous students, including poor representation on campuses and little awareness of Native issues among young Canadians. King said Canadians and […]
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Decades of consolidation in the agri-food industry have left farmers with fewer options for buying seeds, fertilizers and pesticides, and some farmers worry that choices could further diminish after the announcement of a $66-billion (U.S.) merger between industry giants Bayer and Monsanto. University of Guelph professor Ken McEwan, production economics and agribusiness at the Ridgetown Campus, told […]
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University of Guelph professor Ross McKitrick has studied and written about carbon pricing for more than 20 years. In an editorial for the Financial Post, McKitrick, Department of Economics and Finance, said recent carbon-tax boosterism led by such groups as the EcoFiscal Commission and Canadians for Clean Prosperity is superficial. He warned that a poorly […]
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David Mirvish will step down as chancellor of the University of Guelph due to increasing work and personal responsibilities. The announcement was made today by president Franco Vaccarino. “This was a difficult decision for David, but he believes he is no longer able to devote the time required to serve as chancellor in the manner […]
The consumption of exotic meats is poorly tracked, but Canadians are apparently eating more novel products such as wild boar, elk and game birds. Prof. Michael Von Massow, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, says fine dining restaurants are driving this trend. Interviewed by the Canadian Press on Sept. 13 and CTV News on Sept. 15, he said restaurants […]
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It’s September – time for student move-in, new classes and the launch of U of G’s annual United Way fundraising campaign. For campaign co-chairs Patricia Tersigni and Prof. Catherine Carstairs, the event is a reminder of the United Way’s impact on this community – and a source of motivation to support the organization’s efforts. “We […]
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More sustainable aquaculture in Canada and abroad is the goal of a novel research project at the University of Guelph that brings together experts in fish nutrition and engineering. The researchers aim to make fish farming more energy efficient, saving money for producers in Canada’s nearly $1 billion aquaculture industry and producing more healthy fish […]
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Prof. Evan Fraser, Geography, and scientific director of the recently announced Food From Thought project, was interviewed by Radio-Canada International Sept. 14. He discussed the announcement of Canadian government funding of nearly $77 million for University of Guelph researchers to use high-tech information systems to help produce enough food for a growing human population while […]
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The University of Guelph-Humber was featured in the Toronto Star Sept. 14. The story looked at the school’s focus on melding practical and theoretical thinking. Students earn two credentials—an honours degree from Guelph and a diploma from Humber—in four years of full-time study at one location. John Walsh, vice-provost of the University of Guelph-Humber, said […]
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Prof. Matthew Hayday, History, was interviewed on TVO’s The Agenda Sept. 13 on the social and political history of French immersion schooling in English-speaking Canada. Hayday spoke about controversies surrounding immersion and current trends in education. Author of the book So They Want Us to Learn French: Promoting and Opposing Bilingualism in English-speaking Canada, he […]
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University of Guelph researchers studying the intimate structure of edible fats are getting help from the United States Department of Energy (DOE). The researchers hope to replace unhealthful trans and saturated fats with better non-saturated versions – all without compromising texture. That swap could have great implications for the food industry, says Maria Fernanda Peyronel-Svaikauskas, a research associate […]
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Improvisation lies at the heart of jazz. Improv in musical practice and as a social exercise is the theme of this year’s Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium – Improvise Here! Profiles in Practice. The University of Guelph will host the annual colloquium Sept. 14-18, coinciding with the 23rd edition of the award-winning Guelph Jazz Festival (GJF). […]
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You won’t find any stamps or envelopes in the old post office building in Thorold, Ont., but you will find unique clothing and accessories made locally and around the world. Clothing and textile designer Shannon Passero and her husband, Michael, transformed the former government building into a niche boutique called The Post Office. The store […]
By Sydney Pearce, a U of G student writer with Students Promoting Awareness of Research Knowledge (SPARK) The death of a pet is a genuine loss for an owner. University of Guelph researchers hope to help allay the grief of losing a companion animal by improving euthanasia guidelines for veterinary clinics. “Literature equates pet loss […]
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Genetics, stem cells and back pain are among University of Guelph research projects awarded funding by the provincial government at the end of August. The Ontario Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science announced Early Researcher Awards worth $140,000 each for Profs. Stephen Brown, Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, and Thomas Koch, Biomedical Sciences. Also announced […]
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The University of Guelph’s $76.6-M Food From Thought initiative was featured by CBC news Sept. 10. U of G will use the federal investment to start a “digital revolution” in food and agriculture, intended to use high-tech information systems to help produce enough food for a growing human population while sustaining the Earth’s ecosystems. Read more […]
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The University of Guelph has received nearly $5 million from the federal government for social sciences and humanities research ranging from changing stereotypes about disabilities to climate change, digital privacy, and spousal and parental relationships. The announcement was made Friday in Toronto by Kirsty Duncan, minister of science. The funding comes from various programs administered by […]
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Several University of Guelph students, staff and faculty have made this year’s Top 40 Under 40 list published in the current issue of Guelph Life magazine. The list highlights people aged 40 and under making a difference in Guelph, including the following U of G members: Prof. Trevor DeVries, Animal Biosciences, holds the Canada Research […]
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The Canadian mushroom industry is in growth mode, and University of Guelph professor Alfons Weersink, Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, says it’s a stable and attractive investment. Weersink was interviewed by the Financial Post for an article about a major acquisition within Canada’s mushroom industry, which has grown by about three to five per cent annually over […]
The University of Guelph has received $76.6 million from the federal government to start a “digital revolution” in food and agriculture. The government is investing in U of G’s Food From Thought research project, which will use high-tech information systems to help produce enough food for a growing human population while sustaining the Earth’s ecosystems. […]
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