Dr. Jing Wan: The blurred line between human, brand and product characteristics
Research by Dr. Jing Wan explores the topic of anthropomorphism - the act of attributing human characteristics to a brands and products.
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Lang recognizes outstanding faculty with teaching and learning awards
Two Lang faculty members have been recognized for their excellence in teaching and learning. Dr. Francis Tapon is the recipient of the Paul MacPherson Teaching Award and Dr. Evelina Rog is the recipient of the Casey Cosgrove Teaching Award.
The Tokyo Olympics are billed as the first gender equal Games, but women still lack opportunities in sport
Lang faculty explain that although the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are the most gender-equal games to date, there are still significant inequalities between men's and women's opportunities in sport.
Dr. Kimberly Thomas-Francois: Reimagining the grocery shopping experience
New research from Dr. Kimberly Thomas-François explores how the food industry has successfully integrated technology into shopping experiences.
Would a four-day work week help solve Canada's hospitality labour shortage?
Research article by Lang HFTM faculty reveals how young professionals view the work-life balance in the foodservice industry and their desire for a four-day work week.
Lang School launches Institute for Sustainable Commerce
The University of Guelph’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics has launched a new institute to support and advance cutting-edge business sustainability-related research and curriculum innovations.
Becoming a "confident leader who can drive meaningful action" - Lang Scholar and MBA candidate, Laksh Gill
Lang Scholar recipient Laksh Gill (Lang MBA) is excited to start his executive program at the Lang School. Read his story in this Q&A feature.
Award winning researcher Dr. Laurie Barclay announced as Lang Chair in Leadership
Internationally recognized and award-winning researcher in leadership and organizational behaviour has been named the Lang Chair in Leadership at the Lang School, effective July 1st
Is quitting contagious? Depends on who else leaves and who’s in charge.
A research article by Lang faculty Dr. Nita Chhinzer and PhD Management graduate Jinuk Oh explores whether quitting is contagious and why it depends on who else leaves and who's in charge.
Questions about pain management during the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs
Lang Marketing prof Dr. Timothy Dewhirst explores the narrative surrounding the player's pain management during the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs.