Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow made national headlines with discussions on changing tipping norms. Von Massow told the Toronto Star that societal pressure is causing tipping rates to increase – in some places reaching 30 per cent – but he said the trend could backfire with customers. Speaking with CTV News Toronto, […]
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Ontario Agricultural College food scientist Dr. Maria Corradini discussed the importance of best-before dates with CBC Business, following the release of a national survey that found 32 per cent of Canadians are against removing them. Corradini said removing best-before dates would eliminate a source of information for consumers about product’safety. A professor in the Department of Food […]
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By Drs. Michael von Massow, and Alfons Weersink, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, and Claudia Wagner-Riddle, School of Environmental Sciences This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. The federal government’s plan to cut fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 has garnered significant attention from farmers, […]
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Dr. Manish Raizada, a professor in the Ontario Agricultural College, made headlines with his comments on the federal government’s plan to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture by 30 per cent over the next eight years. The article appeared on the websites of several Global News outlets. Raizada studies the development of low-cost technologies and […]
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Do you jog with your dog? Chances are if you do, you’re confident your pet is in pretty good shape, too. New University of Guelph research finds that dog owners who exercise regularly tend to ensure their dog gets exercise, which in turn influences whether they believe their dog is at a healthy body weight. […]
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Quiet quitting – it’s the newest workplace trend, and it’s happening because employees want to avoid burnout, says a University of Guelph human resources professor. Dr. Nita Chhinzer is a professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, where she studies downsizing in the workplace and human resources and technology in the […]
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Dr. Scott Weese, a veterinary infectious disease specialist in the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), discussed with The Washington Post an unidentified virus outbreak killing dogs in Michigan. Weese said the virus is likely due to a parvovirus strain, adding the outbreak is “just our normal suspects doing their normal things or doing something a little different.” […]
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Dr. Bruce McAdams, a professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed how tipping etiquette is changing on an episode CBC Radio’s Ontario Today. McAdams said an increase in tipping rates began pre-pandemic, but the practice has spread to other retailers, both to attract and retain customers and to subsidize wages. For […]
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Denmark, 4 a.m. The early morning sky still boasts the magnificent blue and green of the northern lights while a crisp chill in the air renders your breath visible as it floats beyond the gazebo where you stand. This is Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 1, as you’ve never experienced it before. Transported virtually to Helsingør, […]
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The expected retirement of Serena Williams from professional tennis may be bittersweet, but it’s a chance to celebrate her legacy, a University of Guelph sports business researcher says. Dr. Katie Lebel is a professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, where she researches gender equity, sport fandom, marketing and communications in the […]
In a few short weeks, we will be celebrating the start of a new academic year together. As we get ready for September, we want to keep you informed of our updated plans for healthy campuses. We will continue to monitor public health directives, data from the Ontario Science Table on COVID-19, and government decisions […]
While the revival of Zellers floods many with nostalgic memories, the company responsible for its return has a different goal in mind, says a University of Guelph marketing expert. Dr. Tanya Mark is a professor at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, where she studies customer experience, customer management and marketing strategy […]
The federal government’s plan to reduce agricultural emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 would mean reducing the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers that are necessary for sustainable harvests, says a University of Guelph plant agriculture researcher, who calls the plan “reckless and not serious.” Dr. Manish Raizada is a professor in the Department of […]
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A world-renowned research facility at the University of Guelph has been awarded more than $8.9 million by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The Centre for Biodiversity Genomics (CBG) is a global leader in developing and using DNA-based identification systems to discover, catalogue and monitor the diversity of multicellular life around the world. The funding […]
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Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics professor Dr. Simon Somogyi commented on the current state of food inflation to The Globe and Mail. “I think we’ve hit our peak. Things have started to cool down,” Somogyi said, adding the factors driving up most food prices have eased, although prices for dairy and baked goods […]
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Canadian farmers have long fought off crop and livestock threats from diseases and pests. Now add to that the growing threat of cyber-attacks, as producers in Canada and abroad adopt more on-farm smart technologies. So says a University of Guelph computer scientist whose lab is the only Canadian university research centre investigating an increasing number […]
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By Dr. Kate Puddister, Department of Political Science and Danielle McNabb, PhD candidate, Queen’s University This article is republished from IRPP Policy Options under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Policing in Canada is bound by the rule of law – the same rules apply to police and the policed alike. When police […]
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News this month that an Italian greyhound in France contracted monkeypox from its owners is concerning, says a University of Guelph zoonosis researcher, but it isn’t reason to “freak out, overhype monkeypox, or be paranoid about your dog.” Dr. Scott Weese is the chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College and the director […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Luke MacDonald, a student entering his third year in environmental sciences, who passed away Aug. 10. A celebration of life will take place in Toronto on Thursday, Aug. 18. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on that day in Luke’s honour. Support services and […]
Dr. Becky Breau had never planned to pursue a PhD, but the University of Guelph student found that after her master’s program, her research in human health and nutritional sciences felt incomplete. Through discussion with her academic advisers, Breau learned of a new U of G initiative called the cotutelle doctorate. The arrangement allows PhD […]
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