What’s happening at relocated Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI)
Read about research at the GTI in this article from Turf & Rec.
News
Harvest Genomics: Picking up the pace of genetic progress
Chris Grainger is living a DNA dream. He’s channelling his passion for integrating genetic technology with practical applications to create innovative products for Canada’s agri-food industry.
After more than 20 years in varied roles at the University of Guelph, Grainger co-founded Harvest Genomics in 2019. The new ag-tech start-up based in Guelph develops and deploys genomic technology for food development and food safety.
U of G to showcase what’s next for food, agriculture at Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
The exhibit will include Alliance-funded breeding and genetics success stories, as well as Alliance contributions to One Health and Food Security and the history of the partnership between U of G and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
The fair will encourage its 300,000 visitors to discover and learn about all that is equestrian, agricultural, culinary and educational.
One Health Insititute Research Day on Nov. 3
This year's free, in-person event will be held at the U of G Arboretum Centre on Thurs. Nov. 3.
Food economist makes headlines on grocery price probe
Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow has been in demand by several media outlets for his expertise on the Competition Bureau’s investigation into grocery prices.
Read the full article on the U of G news site.
Dr. Simon Somogyi makes headlines on food prices
The agribusiness researcher spoke with several media outlets about food price inflation, vegetable oil prices and allegations of grocer price collusion.
Agribusiness Researcher Makes Headlines on Food Prices - U of G News
HQP Scholar Dr. Saeid Tabatabaei studying inflammatory response in bovine respiratory disease
Tabatabaei is a PhD candidate in the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). His work could help in designing future approaches to prevent or treat BRD without the use of antibiotics.
Read the full article, A New Perspective on Inflammation, published in the Fall 2022 issue of The Crest, the research, teaching and health care magazine of the Ontario Veterinary College.
Recognizing the potential for growth in the Ontario craft cider sector
An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Guelph aims to expand and diversify the local craft cider industry.
The team, led by Dr. George van der Merwe, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, plans to help increase local cider production and expand markets in Ontario.
Join us virtually on Tues. Nov. 8 to learn about infographic development and design
Go beyond the academic poster: learn all about best practices for designing engaging and visually appealing infographics in this free workshop from 1-2:30 p.m.
Dr. Erica Pensini part of team developing low-energy strategies to purify polluted water
“We’ve been looking at the purification of surface water, groundwater and wastewater,” says Pensini, professor in the School of Engineering at U of G. “We found that it was possible to use molecules that are both water-loving and oil-loving to separate solvents from water.”
Read the story and watch the video: Modifying water’s structure as low energy method for removing pollutants