The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Shabnam Khosrowshahi, a Continuing Education student studying plant-based nutrition, who passed away May 11. A memorial service for Shabnam was held in May. Condolences to Shabnam’s family may be shared through an online memorial site. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast July 20 in […]
As high prices continue to hinder farmers’ access to fertilizer and with concerns of a coming global food shortage, one University of Guelph soil researcher calls for governments worldwide to subsidize fertilizer. Dr. Manish Raizada is a professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture in the Ontario Agricultural College who studies the development of […]
Agriculture economist Dr. Alfons Weersink appeared on several CBC Radio stations to discuss how the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate hike will affect farmers. The rate increase adds to farmers’ expenses and any debts they have, but its effects depend on how farmers leverage their costs, Weersink said. He also explained why current food […]
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Dr. Manish Raizada appeared on a recent episode of BBC News’ podcast The Climate Question to discuss alternatives to synthetic nitrogen fertilizer. Raizada suggested ways to reduce synthetic fertilizer usage, such as more and better usage of legume crops, deep-rooted plants and crop rotation to fix nitrogen, and government-supported research and subsidies to encourage […]
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Dr. Alan McDougall discussed the concept of “sportwashing” to i24news following criticism directed at professional golfers participating in a tournament in Saudia Arabia. “When nation-states realized that sport was also about making money and gaining political and cultural prestige, it was susceptible to washing,” McDougall said. McDougall is a professor in the Department of History […]
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Dr. Eric Lyons, the director of U of G’s Guelph Turfgrass Institute, provided tips and advice on how to care for lawns during a drought to The Weather Network. Lyons said most grasses used in lawns can survive up to seven to nine weeks of drought but that property owners should only water their lawns […]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, not everyone has been “in this together.” That’s a key finding of an ongoing University of Guelph research project that uses storytelling and provides a platform for marginalized voices to share individual experiences of the pandemic. Dr. Carla Rice, a professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences and […]
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Dr. Ann Pegoraro, the Lang Chair in Sport Management in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, appeared on the July 14 edition of Global National to discuss the timing of Hockey Canada’s open letter. Pegoraro said the withdrawal of funding for the World Juniors tournament had a huge role in Hockey Canada’s decision to […]
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By Dr. Myrna Dawson, Department of Sociology and Anthropology This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Last week, a young woman died as a result of severe burns after a man poured a flammable liquid on her and then set fire to her while she was on […]
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Ecologist Dr. Faisal Moola spoke about increased wildfire activity for an article that appeared in the Toronto Star examining how researchers are working to revive fire-ravaged forests. Moola discussed recent massive wildfires and how they are contributing to carbon emissions. A professor in the Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics, Moola studies the ethnoecology of plants, environmental policy […]
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Atmospheric scientist Dr. Scott Krayenhoff explained why cities are heat islands to CBC News. Krayenhoff said urban surfaces, like a paved sidewalk, feel warmer than a grassy park because of infrared radiation. He also predicted that cities are headed for “climates that we may have never seen.” A professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, […]
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A University of Guelph-led research team discovered nine mottled duskywing butterflies, during the early spring in Pinery Provincial Park, a hopeful indicator of the species’ reintroduction to their native habitat. Now their success is being recognized with a unique beer. Duskywing Witbier is the result of a long-term collaboration between Fixed Gear Brewing Co. and the […]
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Some of the changes to Canada’s Broadcasting Act outlined in a new online streaming bill, known as Bill C-11, are unnecessary, says one University of Guelph-Humber researcher. Jerry Chomyn is a communications professor and the former head of the media studies program at U of GH. He researches broadcasting, communication, CRTC policy and media. “Bill […]
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A study led by Ontario Veterinary College researchers Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton, masters student Rochelle Thompson and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Briana Hagen was highlighted by several news outlets. Their research found the mental health of farmers is worse than it was five years ago, and three-quarters of farmers surveyed experiencing high levels of stress. Outlets that […]
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The University of Guelph is proud to be named among Canada’s best employers for diversity, according to survey results released today by Forbes magazine. U of G is ranked in the top six for universities surveyed on the list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022. U of G also ranked among the top 50 […]
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Food economist Dr. Mike von Massow discussed Newfoundland and Labrador’s planned tax on sugary beverages with Global News. A professor in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics within the Ontario Agricultural College, von Massow researches retail and restaurant food demand, supply chain management, and value chain structure and performance. […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, a marketing professor in the in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, explored how the Canadian flag can be “reclaimed” through co-branding efforts in a Toronto Star opinion piece. Dewhirst said one way to “reclaim” the flag is by co-displaying the flag with a strong symbol “that complements and signal […]
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Ensuring individuals understand ethical uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in a range of fields is the goal of a new training initiative being launched this year at the University of Guelph. TD Bank Group (TD) has committed $1 million over the next five years for researchers affiliated with U of G’s Centre for Advancing Responsible […]
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School of Environmental Sciences researchers Dr. Thomas Graham, and PhD candidate Ajwal Dsouza investigated the connections between space exploration and technological advances in agriculture in a Conversation Canada commentary. The article appeared in dozens of publications, including Yahoo! News. The PhytoGro Research Chair in Controlled Environment Systems, Graham’s research projects include the use of vertical […]
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By Ajwal Dsouza, PhD student, and Dr. Thomas Graham, School of Environmental Sciences This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Whether to spend money on outer space exploration or to apply it to solve serious problems on Earth, like climate change and food shortages, is a contentious debate. But […]
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