Social and Economic Welfare examines organizational structures, institutions, and operational practices within communities, economies, and societies to understand how they function, and to provide insights into how they contribute to social justice and/or economic wellbeing.
Social and Economic Welfare
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Return on Research 2015-16 (Return on Research)
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Return on Research 2016-17 (Return on Research)
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Return on Research 2017-18 (Return on Research)University of Guelph research comfortably spans the continuum between game-changing fundamental discoveries and impactful innovations that solve real-world challenges. University of Guelph research innovations are making meaningful advances that power job creation, economic growth and trade. We’re proud of our research and innovation accomplishments and applaud faculty, staff, students, and, of course, our many partners, all united in our mission to improve life. This annual publication is the statement of record for the University of Guelph research enterprise. It offers a broad accounting of the University's research performance, including a synopsis of research awards and support. |
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Seeds of Success (Strategically Themed Newsletter)Many of Ontario agriculture’s most enduring and important plant and crop varieties stem from the partnership between the University of Guelph, government, industry and farmers. |
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Tackling bacterial spot and speck in processing tomatoes (video)Tackling bacterial spot and speck in processing tomatoes Researcher: Cheryl Trueman |
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The benefits of cover crops (video)The benefits of cover crops Featuring: Greg Stewart, OMAFRA corn specialist |
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The Business of Food (Strategically Themed Newsletter)In Canada, food is big business. It’s our secondlargest industry, with one in five jobs being food-related. And the University of Guelph is Canada’s food university. So it follows that food-related research at the University’s College of Business and Economics is leading the nation in food-related research. |
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The Hexanal Project (Strategically Themed Newsletter)Many farmers in developing countries around the globe can lose up to half of their produce after harvest. Much of it tends to spoil before it gets to the market, resulting in food waste and economic loss. Now, a solution has been developed: hexanal, a natural compound found in all plants, that helps prevent spoilage. This publication explores how using hexanal also has many other social and environmental benefits. |
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The Hexanal Project (10 Things To Know About...)Hexanal, a natural compound found in all fruits, helps prevent spoilage. An international research team based at the University of Guelph has developed advanced technology using hexanal to help improve the environment, economy and society. |
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This Research Yields Gold (Research Magazine)This fourth edition of the Agri-Food Yearbook, highlighting the OMAFRA-U of G Partnership, focuses on the return on investment through innovation and collaboration. |