Food economist Dr. Andreas Boecker spoke to several CBC Radio stations about why many consumers are switching to organic produce even with the cost of food already so high. Boecker said the organic food industry in Canada has grown steadily over the last 20 years, with many consumers choosing organic for the environmental benefits. […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Stephen Reynolds, a PhD student in Plant Agriculture, who passed away Sept. 21. A celebration of life is planned for Thursday, Sept. 29 in Windsor. Condolences to Stephen’s family may be shared through an online memorial site. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on […]
Canada’s wide-open farm fields are especially vulnerable to cybersecurity and data privacy attacks and unethical use of data, according to University of Guelph researchers. Just as farmers work to protect their crops and livestock from pests and disease, technology providers, governments and farmers need to recognize potential risks associated with cyberattacks and data misuse that […]
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An exciting, and thought-provoking new online learning resource that explores equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is now available to the U of G community. Building Community: Introduction to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, is a free eBook developed by the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) and Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd). The eBook supports […]
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Dr. Ryan Norris, a professor in the College of Biological Science, appeared on CBC Radio’s Quirks & Quarks science show. Norris answered a listener question about whether birds and animals cache their food randomly or plan their caches. A professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, Norris researches the behaviour, conservation and evolution of migratory birds, insects […]
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Truth and Reconciliation Week and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are opportunities to join together and reflect collectively on the atrocities and injustices that occurred within Canada’s residential school system and to remember the children who attended these schools and never returned home. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, the national day is […]
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The University of Guelph extends sincere thanks to our first responders and community partners, including the City of Guelph, for their efforts during Homecoming this weekend. “U of G takes pride in the relationship we have with our local community,” said president Dr. Charlotte Yates. “We are grateful to Guelph Police, Guelph Fire, paramedics, the […]
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When we throw away food, we waste all the resources that went into producing it, warns a University of Guelph hospitality researcher ahead of the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction (IDAFLW). Bruce McAdams is a professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics who researches sustainability issues […]
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COVID-19 forced the world to pause and reimagine travel. As the pandemic eases and ahead of World Tourism Day, now is the time for the tourism industry to correct its environmental impact, says a University of Guelph researcher. Dr. Statia Elliot is the director of the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management in the […]
Aaron Fairweather, a PhD student in the Ontario Agricultural College’s School of Environmental Sciences, discussed the importance of ants with CBC Radio’s As It Happens. Fairweather commented on new research that estimates there are 20 quadrillion ants on the planet, and said ants play a key role in our ecosystems. Fairweather’s researches eusocial insect behaviour, including […]
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Dr. Simon Somogyi, an agribusiness researcher in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed with the Toronto Star how consumers are trying to adapt to still-rising food prices. Somogyi said while some people are eating less, demand has not dropped far enough to lessen food prices. “We all have to eat,” he said. Discussing […]
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With Ottawa currently discussing a federal plan to reduce Canadian greenhouse gases, research by University of Guelph environmental scientists suggests that planting cover crops may help farmers mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from soil. The team’s field experiments showed for the first time that planting cover crops such as red clover to protect and enrich soil […]
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Computing and Communications Services (CCS) continues to investigate and resolve an incident that is impacting University systems. Since the incident was first identified, CCS has restored service to many affected systems. Work continues diligently to restore full functionality to IT systems. We appreciate your patience with these service interruptions and are grateful for the community’s support […]
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Dear U of G students, This weekend’s Homecoming is an opportunity for us all to show our pride in the University of Guelph. When you joined U of G, you became part of a larger community both on and off campus. This weekend, please remember that your actions affect those around you. Be respectful of […]
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Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow, and Arrell Food Institute director Dr. Evan Fraser discussed high food prices with The Globe and Mail. Von Massow explained why transportation and weather are still driving up costs, adding that as inflation rates dropped, many “had hoped to begin to see some relief.” Fraser noted […]
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The federal government will invest more than $1.1 million in 11 University of Guelph research projects, ranging from clean energy to food spoilage to Indigenous environmental health. The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) will fund the projects through its John R. Evans Leaders Fund, which helps universities recruit and retain outstanding faculty and provides researchers […]
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This weekend’s football Homecoming is a game steeped in tradition, a celebration for students and a moment to reunite for alumni. For father-and-son University of Guelph football coaches Pat and Ryan Sheahan, it takes on extra meaning. This is the first football season in which the two are coaching together, but it isn’t the […]
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The University of Guelph’s annual United Way campaign launched today, kicking off a three-month-long effort to raise $575,000 for this important local charity. Leading this year’s campaign are staff co-chair Elaine Fenner and faculty co-chair Mike von Massow. “I’m proud of the role that U of G has historically played in supporting our local community […]
A weekly on-campus food market offering fresh fruit and vegetables at affordable prices is returning to the University Centre. Starting Thursday, Sept. 22 at noon, the Campus Market will be back to give University of Guelph community members a chance to shop for fresh, and some organic, produce at flexible prices. The market launched last […]
Dr. Nita Chhinzer, an organizational management researcher in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke with Insider on how quiet quitting affects BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) employees. “Quiet quitting is a privilege that is afforded to people who have some perception that they have power at work, that their […]
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