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Chinese Imports Could Undermine Ethiopian Manufacturing, Leaving Women Workers Worst Off

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By Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Drs. Ruby Acquah and Yohannes Ayele, research fellows, University of Sussex. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. China is now the African continent’s largest trading partner, accounting for US$254 billion in 2021. It’s also the main […]

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COMMENTARY: A Tip Too Far? Why Tip Fatigue May Be Setting In for North Americans

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By Dr. Mike von Massow, Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Tipping has long been an established and widely accepted social norm in North America. Although it is not required, many Canadians feel pressured to tip — even in situations when we are dissatisfied with food […]

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Call for External Nominations – Board of Governors

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The Board of Governors’ Human Resources and Membership Committee invites recommendations of individuals external to the University who might be considered for appointment to the Board. Submit your recommendation by Jan. 31. Members of the Board of Governors help shape the future direction of the University and ensure its resources are stewarded responsibly. Visit the […]

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Globe and Mail Consults History Prof on Public Health Approaches

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Dr. Catherine Carstairs, a health historian at the College of Arts, explained Canada’s approach to public health to The Globe and Mail.    Carstairs discussed the history of public health in Canada and said the system has always encouraged individuals to take responsibility for their health, especially as way to help governments save costs.  Carstairs is a professor in […]

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Food Economist Makes Headlines on Sticker Shock

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Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow made international and national headlines discussing high food prices after an image of chicken breasts worth $37 went viral.   Referring the findings of the latest Canada Food Price Report, von Massow told The New York Times that “while it’s easy to get angry at the […]

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Microbiologist Makes Headlines on Airport Wastewater Testing

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Ontario Agricultural College microbiologist Dr. Lawrence Goodridge discussed with several media outlets his participation in a program testing wastewater for new COVID variants at Canadian airports.   In a Canadian Press article – which appeared in more than 50 publications including CTV News.ca – Goodridge described the testing as invaluable, saying “it’s a great way to […]

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Arrell Director Examines Future of Food with BBC

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Dr. Evan Fraser, the director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute, appeared on the podcast “Instant Genius’ by BBC Science Focus to discuss the future of food as outlined in his new book Dinner on Mars: The Technologies That Will Feed the Red Planet and Transform Agriculture on Earth.   A professor in the […]

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Researcher Discusses B.C. Fisheries with National Observer

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Dr. Jennifer Silver, a fisheries specialist in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, discussed the future of B.C.’s commercial salmon fisheries with the National Observer.   The article appeared in more than 50 publications, including Yahoo! New Canada and the Prince George Citizen. Policy that improves profits from fishing and also ensures benefits for […]

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New Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy and Procedures from Financial Services

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Payment Services is excited to announce the completion of a long-awaited update to U of G’s Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy and Procedures, effective January 1. Based on input from many units across campus, Financial Services has revised the former policy to a more structured and separate policy and procedures aimed at clarifying the expense reimbursement process […]

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Nominations Are Open Until March 1 for Exemplary Staff Awards

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The University’s strength is in its people and those who go above and beyond to make this an institution we can all be proud of. Each year, we celebrate outstanding staff with the President’s Awards for Exemplary Staff Service to recognize these remarkable individuals and their contributions. Consider nominating a deserving colleague for these awards! […]

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College of Arts Dean Discusses Body Positivity in Chatelaine

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Dr. Samantha Brennan, dean of the College of Arts, lent her thoughts to Chatelaine about media representation of older women when it comes to body positivity.  “My impression is that the media is better at representing women of different sizes than including imagery of older women. Ditto women of a range of races and ethnicities,” […]

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$ 2M Gift to Support Field Crops Research, Teaching at U of G’s Ridgetown Campus

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Protecting grain crops from costly plant diseases under climate change and other factors is the main goal of a new $2-million gift to the University of Guelph from Grain Farmers of Ontario.   The funding announced today will support a new Grain Farmers of Ontario Professorship in Field Crop Pathology at U of G’s Ridgetown Campus. […]

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NPR Consults U of G-H Associate Vice-Provost on Cryptocurrency

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Dr. George Bragues, associate vice provost at University of Guelph-Humber, explained why more regulations within the cryptocurrency industry are expected with NPR affiliate WABE, as the investigation into FTX continues.   A professor in the Department of Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, Bragues studies bond, currency and stock markets, […]

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U of G Experts Discuss National Butter Reserve

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Three U of G professors spoke to the Financial Post about why Canada still has a national butter reserve.  Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, explained that while government reserves have fallen out of favour in the age of the global marketplace, Canada’s butter reserve is a quirk of the government’s supply […]

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Globe and Mail Consults Food Economist on Pasta Prices

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Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow discussed pasta prices with The Globe and Mail.   Von Massow commented that historical trends indicate consumers can expect pasta price increases to begin to slow.  A professor in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics von Massow researches retail and restaurant food demand, supply […]

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Post-Doctoral Researcher Discusses Cannabis Act with CBC

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Dr. Susan Dupej, a post-doctoral fellow in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, commented to CBC News about the federal government’s ongoing review of the Cannabis Act.  Dupej said the review is an opportunity for Canda to become a world leader in cannabis tourism.  Dupej is a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) […]

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Marketing Professor Pens Commentary for Toronto Star

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In a Toronto Star Opinion piece, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics marketing professor Dr. Timothy Dewhirst offered insight into book retailer Indigo on the 25th anniversary of its founding.  Dewhirst commented that Indigo has evolved from being simply a bookstore to “a retailer of lifestyle.”  A senior research fellow in marketing and […]

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Researcher Discusses Seeds in Space with BNN Bloomberg

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Dr. Mike Dixon, director of the Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility, spoke to BNN Bloomberg about sending barley seeds to space, subjecting them to extreme conditions.   Dixon said he was pleasantly surprised the seeds germinated after returning to Earth, and that the endeavour leaves great potential for agriculture technology in space and on Earth.   […]

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Early Childhood Studies Researcher Pens Holiday Commentary

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Dr. Nikki Martyn, program head of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Guelph-Humber, discussed why parents should prioritize creating time and space for their children during the holidays in a Conversation Canada commentary.   The commentary appeared in several publications across Canada including the National Post.   Martyn researches clinical child psychology, early childhood […]

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Political Ecologists’ COP15 Commentary in Conversation Canada 

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In a Conversation Canada commentary, political ecologists Dr. Noella Gray and PhD student Victoria Hodson discussed the importance of Indigenous-led conservation initiatives in fulfilling COP15’s targets.  The article appeared in several publications, including the National Post.  Gray is a professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the College of Social and Applied […]

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