After a year that saw food prices soar higher than predicted, costs at the grocery store are expected to continue to increase even further in 2023, say the authors of Canada’s Food Price Report. The annual forecast, prepared by the University of Guelph, Dalhousie University, University of British Columbia and the University of Saskatchewan, predicts […]
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Dr. Kate Puddister, a justice policy researcher in the College of Social and Applied Social Sciences, discussed government oversight of law enforcement with The Canadian Press. The article appeared in dozens of publications, including CTVNews.ca. Puddister contributed her thoughts on police oversight amid ongoing testimony at the Public Order Emergency Commission, which is investigating […]
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In a Toronto Star Opinion commentary, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics marketing professor Dr. Timothy Dewhirst discussed what’s next for Budweiser after FIFA and Qatar reversed a decision to sell beer at World Cup stadiums. Dewhirst wrote fans can “expect Budweiser to seek a sweetened sponsorship deal from FIFA” at the next […]
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The ground may now be frozen in most parts of Canada, but beneath it is a complex ecosystem nurturing various life forms. Dec. 5 is World Soil Day, and University of Guelph researchers are working hard to give soil the recognition it deserves. Dr. Adam Gillespie is a professor in the School of Environmental Sciences […]
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Cette announce est disponible en français Building a sustainable network of connection and mentorship for women and girls with disabilities in Canada is the ultimate goal of a University of Guelph project that has received funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). The $682,776 award will fund the Canadian Feminist Disability Coalition (CFDC), a […]
Efforts to monitor and rebuild wild fish stocks nationwide have limitations and attention to socio-economic dynamics are needed, a University of Guelph geographer says. Dr. Jennifer Silver is a professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences. She specializes in ocean governance and fisheries management […]
The first day of exams is fast approaching! Exam season can be a challenging time to find balance. To help you prioritize self-care, check out study tips, activities and resources from across campus. Let’s do this! Find a full list of Stress Buster events by searching “stress busters” on Gryphlife.ca. Check out this useful StressBusters […]
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Dr. Evan Fraser, the director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute, discussed with the National Post his latest book, Dinner on Mars, and what it would take to feed humans in space. Fraser discussed the technologies needed to feed a Martian colony and how they can transform agriculture on Earth. A professor in the Department […]
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This month’s odd-ball time of year for World Cup broadcasts from Qatar may cramp his viewing style, but Dr. Alan McDougall is still keen to catch as much of the ongoing 2022 tournament as he can. As soccer fans were gearing up for this year’s World Cup – including only the second-ever appearance of […]
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Social media is filled with plenty of before-and-after pictures of mothers who have “shed the baby weight” and gotten fit. The posts are meant to inspire, but new University of Guelph research finds they often do just the opposite. The study from researchers in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) finds many […]
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Supporting rural communities and promoting sustainable food systems are the shared concerns of two University of Guelph emerging researchers who will receive the Government of Canada’s most prestigious scholarships. Maria Margarita Fontecha, PhD candidate in rural studies and an Arrell Scholar, has received a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Named for former Governor General Georges Vanier, the […]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) research and innovation were top of mind for representatives from 15 Latin American and Caribbean post-secondary institutions visiting the University of Guelph this month. The delegates, part of the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) Collaboration Mission, are visiting Canadian institutions to establish partnerships and explore opportunities for further collaboration for […]
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How green is your garden? A new carbon cost calculator developed with help from University of Guelph researchers is intended to help homeowners and landscapers track carbon sequestration and emissions from lawn and garden maintenance. Dr. Eric Lyons, a professor at the Department of Plant Agriculture in the Ontario Agricultural College, was contacted by the […]
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The Public Health Agency of Canada recently declared a flu epidemic that, coupled with COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, is stressing the health-care system. There are easy steps we can all take to help keep ourselves and our community healthy. Looking ahead to the end of the semester Remember: Getting sick could mean missing tests […]
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Dr. Julie M. Simmons, a political science professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, commented on the current relationship between the federal and provincial governments to The Globe and Mail. “[On the one hand …] the federal government is dictating to the provinces. [On the] other […] the federal government wants […]
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Dr. Simon Somogyi, an agribusiness researcher in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, commented on high food prices and efforts to mitigate them to media outlets. Somogyi discussed the plausibility of a grocery code of conduct with The Walrus, saying such a code would need to “have a strong watchdog to […]
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Every two days, a woman or girl is killed in Canada. If she is Indigenous, she is six times more likely to be killed than a non-Indigenous woman. In 2020, based on year-end totals, 160 women were killed in Canada, mostly by men. In 2021, 173 women were killed, mostly by men. In the first […]
Several media outlets featured new research co-authored by philosopher of biology professor Dr. Stefan Linquist that found octopuses are capable of throwing objects. Speaking to the BBC World Service’s Global News Podcast, Linquist explained the behaviour was observed when octopuses congregate in social settings and may be a way for females to dissuade males from […]
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Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, a microbiologist in the College of Biological Science, contributed a commentary to the journal Nature about her experiences in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and what prompted her to found Moms in Proteomics, a networking and mentorship initiative for mothers in STEM. Geddes-McAlister commented that while she created Moms in Proteomics to develop a […]
Dr. Ed McBean, a water systems engineer at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, commented on the challenges of monitoring wastewater infrastructure integrity to TVO Today, in regard to a recently discovered sewage leak into the Hamilton Harbour. A professor in the School of Engineering, McBean researches the vulnerability of water systems and waste management. […]
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