Hopeful Indigenous futures and improved machine learning are the goals of two renewed University of Guelph Canada Research Chairs (CRC) announced today by the federal government. The funding is part of a $133.7-million federal investment announced today for 82 new and 75 renewed chairs across Canada. The CRC program attracts and retains outstanding researchers in […]
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Nine University of Guelph research projects will receive more than $1.1 million for studies ranging from cutting-edge materials to forest health to big data in sport. The investment comes from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) through its John R. Evans Leaders Fund, which helps universities recruit and retain outstanding faculty by supporting the purchase of […]
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Four emerging scholars have been offered Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships at U of G. Named for Dr. Frederick Banting, the Canadian medical scientist and Nobel laureate who helped discover insulin, these awards are the Government of Canada’s most prestigious post-doctoral fellowships, valued at $70,000 annually for two years. In total, 70 Banting Fellowships were provided to […]
Improved treatment of an aggressive form of human bladder cancer may ultimately come from a new international genetics study co-authored by University of Guelph researchers on a similar disease in dogs, cats and cows. In the most comprehensive cross-species genetics study of its kind, the team uncovered so-called “driver genes” and gene mutations in dogs […]
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The new school year begins next week at the University of Guelph and for approximately 5,000 undergraduate students, that means moving into residence. Residence move-in will take place over three days, beginning on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 31 and continuing through Friday, Sept. 1 and Saturday, Sept. 2. Each student has been assigned a […]
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By Dr. Alan McDougall, professor in the Department of History in the College of Arts. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. For Liverpool supporters like me, Jordan Henderson was one of football’s good guys. He was the club captain who fundraised for the UK’s […]
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Dr. Adam Sneyd, professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, spoke to i24NEWS in Israel about the expansion of BRICS, an economic bloc that began with Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The addition of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Argentina, the UAE and Ethiopia to the bloc is significant for oil […]
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A new $20-million Ontario Swine Research Centre opened today will enhance the province’s capacity for research, innovation and the development of new technology to benefit Ontario pork producers and consumers. Representatives of the University of Guelph, the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada and Ontario Pork celebrated the opening of the centre today in […]
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Dr. David Ma, a professor of human nutrition in the College of Biological Science, helped Global News break down Canada’s caffeine safety standards. In a comparison of energy drinks versus energy shots, Ma said there appears to be a “gap” in regulations between the two. “There might be some further thought needed to flush out […]
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World-renowned ice cream expert and professor emeritus Dr. Douglas Goff spoke to the Huffington Post about the difference between ice cream and gelato. “The first thing to know is ice cream has a legal definition in the code of federal regulations in the U.S.,” Goff said, adding the legal definition specifies a minimum content of […]
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Following the tragedy at the University of Waterloo targeting a philosophy of gender studies course and its professor, the University of Guelph is removing course information from its publicly accessible website. In preparation for the fall semester, course information including classroom times and locations, instructor and faculty names will now be accessible only through the […]
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Better Homes and Gardens looked to the expertise of interpretive biologist Chris Earley this week for a piece that shares tips on how to attract bluebirds to your yard. Earley provided insight on a list of 11 tips, saying, “Bluebirds are cavity nesters, so building a bird box and putting it up in your yard […]
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Dr. Nikola Gradojevic, professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The Globe and Mail for a piece exploring how a cash-only budget could impact savings. Cash-only budgeting can be useful for decisions about important expenses, but he warned there are inconveniences involved. “It’s time-consuming, risky and cash may not […]
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A simpler, more sustainable way to make plant-based meats with the all-important “meaty” texture of steak or chicken has been developed by food scientists at the University of Guelph. Employing a “mechanical mouth” lab setup and waste corn protein, the team has found a potentially cheaper and easier alternative to expensive, high-pressure equipment and processes […]
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News of an invasive hornet found this week in the southern United States wasn’t entirely surprising to Dr. Gard Otis, University of Guelph professor emeritus in the School of Environmental Sciences. In a review article this spring in the journal Frontiers in Insect Science, Otis and co-authors said it was “highly probable” the yellow-legged hornet […]
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Wildfire smoke has affected air quality across Canada for most of the summer, causing health problems for humans and animals alike. Dr. Shane Bateman, professor in the Department of Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), says there are ways to protect pets from poor air quality and signs that pet owners should stay […]
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By Dr. Sourav Ray, Lang Chair and professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph; and Iman Sadeghi, PhD candidate, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. […]
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The Toronto Star consulted two U of G food scientists from the Ontario Agricultural College for a piece on the best-before dates consumers find on food products. Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, told the Star best-before dates concern food quality, not food safety. “And that does contribute to a lot of food waste,” he added. There is […]
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Dr. Ze’ev Gedalof, professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, spoke to CBC News about the devastating wildfires ravaging the island of Maui in Hawaii. Many factors including dry vegetation, hurricane winds and high temperatures contributed to create a “perfect storm” for the wildfire that sparked Tuesday, said Gedalof, calling it an […]
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Several media outlets have sought the expertise of Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow about ongoing high food prices amid falling inflation. Von Massow contributed a commentary to The Conversation Canada that discussed the Competition Bureau’s recent report on grocery consolidation and its potential effect on food prices. “The reality is that there isn’t a single […]
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