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 […]
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 […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]
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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Preventing heart failure and managing diabetes are the potential benefits of a new discovery by University of Guelph researchers. The team has shown that nitrate – already a popular dietary supplement for athletes – can help improve cardiac health even in a state of obesity. In an intriguing finding, the study is the first to link […]
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March 8 is International Women’s Day and at the University of Guelph, we’re committed to celebrating women’s contributions, telling their stories and supporting their success. Throughout the day, planned events will encourage dialogue within our community. In the weeks that follow International Women’s Day, we’re continuing the conversation with additional gender equity events. “Empowering women […]
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Some may think of pro hockey’s Wayne Gretzky when hearing the words “The Great One,” but it’s also the theme of the 99th College Royal at the University of Guelph. For the first time since 2019, the open house is fully in-person with just as much grandeur as the previous iterations. Running March 18-19, College […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Jack Pol, a client services clerk at the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre, who passed away March 1. Visitation is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7 at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home in Guelph. […]
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In the battle between weeds and crops, weeds are winning. Weeds are resilient and adaptable and can damage crop yields. A new theory developed by a University of Guelph researcher suggests why. For the first time, plant scientists have shown that weeds can alter crop plant growth from a distance by affecting light signals used […]
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By Dr. Brady Deaton, Jr., Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Dr. Sheri Longboat, Rural Planning and Development; Brandon Doxtator, environmental consultation coordinator, Oneida Nation of the Thames; and Prof. Christopher Alcantara, Political Science, Western University This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Recently, the federal government announced its […]
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The University of Guelph will hold several events on campus on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day, an annual event that celebrates the many achievements of women and calls for action to accelerate women’s equality around the world. Anne Innis Dagg, the pioneering Canadian wildlife scientist who spent much of her career advocating for […]
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Dr. Shayan Sharif, an avian immunologist with the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), spoke to news outlets about the risks associated with avian flu, following a human death linked to avian flu in Cambodia. To The New York Times, Sharif said the genetic analysis will help determine whether the virus has mutated to spread in humans, and […]
In a Conversation Canada commentary, philosopher Dr. Joshua August (Gus) Skorburg and PhD student Dylan J. White discussed the limitations of ChatGPT and other AI technologies in expository writing. The article appeared in several publications, including the National Post and Yahoo!News. Skorburg is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the College of […]
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Editorial bias, publication delays and prohibitive publishing costs are among a growing list of complaints levelled by researchers against the ages-old peer review process used by many scientific journals. Helping authors worldwide avoid these and other problems is the goal of a new peer review service launched by University of Guelph biologists Dr. Terry Van […]