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Artificial intelligence is already being used to manage food production in Canadian greenhouses, but it doesn’t come without risks, says a University of Guelph computer scientist. Dr. Rozita Dara, who studies smart farming as the director of Artificial Intelligence for Food (AI4Food), says AI simplifies food production by automating routine tasks like watering…

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U of G is proud to commemorate National Indigenous History Month in June. Here are a few ways to celebrate Indigenous History Month at U of G: Tuesday, June 17, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Are you interested in developing a personal practice to meaningfully acknowledge the land and its relations? Join to learn more about how to share meaningful land acknowledgements that reflect on your…

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As Pride Month begins, take a moment to celebrate the remarkable contributions and achievements of the LGBTQ2IA+ community at U of G and recognize the hard work and challenges that remain. Pride is a time to honour the history, courage and resilience of LGBTQ2IA+ communities. It is also a time for reflection – on the progress made and the hard work that remains when it comes to dismantling…

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Speaking to The Guardian, Dr. David MacDonald, professor in the Department of Political Science, discussed why Indigenous communities are feeling frustration after King Charles’ visit to Canada.

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Dr. Jamie Gruman, professor in the Department of Management, explores his study on near-death experiences and work-life balance with CBC’s The Current.

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Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice-president (research and innovation), spoke to The New York Times on the scientific value of ostriches infected with avian flu.

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The University of Guelph has unveiled a forward-thinking development plan that will create new housing, public spaces, research and commercialization on University-owned land. The Real Estate Land Use Vision and Strategy, recently approved by the University’s Board of Governors, sets out a framework to guide the redevelopment of the land over the next 40 years and beyond.

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The University of Guelph’s Board of Governors has received a report from its Ad Hoc Committee on Special Action Requests regarding an expression of concern submitted by UoG for Palestine in March 2024. The submission, made under the University’s Special Action Policy (SAP), requested that the University freeze and divest its investments in five companies identified in the request.

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On the evening of May 26, a coyote was spotted near the west side of the University Centre near the food delivery area. The coyote was not aggressive and there is no reason to believe it poses a major safety risk. Coyotes usually avoid people. However, we would like to remind you of some safety tips from the City of Guelph on what to do if you see a coyote. If you see a coyote…

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It is National AccessAbility Week, a time to celebrate the valuable contributions of people with disabilities in our communities and reflect on how we can all remove barriers to full participation in our University. The University of Guelph is deeply committed to fostering an education, working and living environment where all University community members experience an authentic sense of…

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A University of Guelph researcher is helping to build a future where Indigenous leadership informs and guides chemical risk management decisions. Dr. Susan Chiblow, professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, Ontario Agricultural College, will lead a research project looking at glyphosate impacts on the lands and residents of the Robinson Huron Treaty territory, and use this as…

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The recent recovery of a bell from a Second World War ship that sank off the coast of the United Kingdom has a University of Guelph historian concerned that the discovery could encourage future grave robbing. The bell was taken from the HMCS Trentonian, a Canadian ship that was torpedoed in February 1945, killing six. “This ship was their grave,” says Dr. Alex Souchen…

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In a commentary for the Toronto Star, Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the legacy of sunbelt teams in the NHL.

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A free collection of interactive learning modules is teaching the world to appreciate our differences and build a more accessible future, reimagining how we understand bodies and minds that are outside societal norms. Bodies in Translation’s (BIT) Worlding Difference Platform is an online platform and research project launched by the Re•Vision Centre for Art and Social Justice…

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Speaking to The Globe and Mail, Dr. Sean Lyons, associate dean, research and graduate studies, in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed rising interest in labelling and defining generations.

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Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute, spoke to The Globe and Mail about vertical farming and other emerging agriculture technologies.

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On the afternoon of May 12, the University of Guelph Campus Safety Office (CSO) received a report from an individual using a gender-neutral change room at the Athletics Centre. The individual reported that someone was attempting to film them while they were changing. The Guelph Police Service has been advised of the incident and the Campus Safety Office is investigating.

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Speaking to The Canadian Press, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed how U.S. tariffs could impact food prices.

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Dr. Paulina García-Del Moral, professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, spoke to The New York Times about the death of a Mexican influencer on TikTok and the prevalence of femicide in the country.

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Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice-president (research and innovation), spoke to Global News about the risk of avian flu in cats.

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