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Data Science: Secure Data Centre Supports Research and Policy Development
The McLaughlin Library, home to the Branch Research Data Centre
By Gillian Beatson
Even research data not collected at the University of Guelph still needs protection on campus.
The Branch Research Data Centre (BRDC), located in the McLaughlin Library, is a secure data enclave that holds sensitive and specific data from surveys and administrative data mostly originating with Statistics Canada and other government departments. It is part of the Canadian Research Data Centre Network. For many researchers,...
U of G Study Aims to Inform Post-COVID Rural Policy
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By Vanessa Virgo
A University of Guelph study led by Dr. Leith Deacon of the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development highlights the need for government policies to reflect the COVID-19 experiences of small and rural Ontario communities. Using a large-scale survey, the research team examined how these populations were affected by the pandemic, aiming to inform more inclusive and effective policy decisions for future public health and...
Data Science: Building a Foundation to Research Life on Our Planet
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By Samantha McReavy
Understanding how biodiversity changes and adapts in response to different factors—including urbanization and climate change—is possible thanks to the International Barcode of Life’s (iBOL) database, BOLD.
U of G Researchers Test Product that Could Revolutionize Tender Fruit Industry
An orchard of Harrow Dawn peaches
By Abbey Drew
University of Guelph researchers are testing a new spray-on peach-thinning product that could transform the tender fruit industry. Traditionally, growers rely on labour-intensive hand-thinning to remove smaller fruits, allowing remaining peaches to reach market size. Dr. John Cline a professor in the Ontario Agricultural College, is evaluating a product designed to reduce manual labour, boost fruit size, and improve efficiency. The innovation could...
Data Science: Italian Canadian heritage
By Sydney Pearce
Dr. Sandra Parmegiani, head of Italian and European studies, directs the Italian Heritage Project at the University of Guelph. The Italian Heritage Project is a digital archive of stories and documents from Italian Canadian immigrants in Wellington County. This reserve documents the Italian experience and culture in Canada.
U of G Researchers Are Developing an AI Tool to Predict Outbreaks of Avian Influenza
By Abbey Drew
University of Guelph researchers are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) system to predict early outbreaks of avian influenza. Led by Dr. Rozita Dara, from the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, the project brings together experts from CEPS and the Ontario Veterinary College. The team is creating a predictive surveillance tool to help detect and respond to avian influenza outbreaks sooner, aiming to protect animal health, reduce...
Data Science: Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network
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By Alicia Bowland
High-performance computing technology helps solve complex problems, execute analyses and store data far beyond the computational capabilities of a standard desktop or personal computer.
Canadian researchers have access to advanced research computing support through the country’s largest high-performance computing consortium, the Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network (SHARCNET). It links 19 Canadian academic institutions (14 universities, four colleges and a...
Recognizing the Potential for Growth in the Ontario Craft Cider Sector
By Mya Kidson
A University of Guelph research team led by Dr. George van der Merwe, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, is aiming to expand and diversify Ontario’s craft cider industry. The team will support industry growth by developing new cider apple varieties and cultivating novel yeast strains to enhance flavour and product variety. They will also investigate how taxation affects the industry, providing insights to inform policy and support...
Data Science: Blockchain’s Role in Improving Food System Safety and Accountability
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By Ariana Longley
The Government of Canada says one in eight Canadians falls sick every year from food contaminated along its journey from farm to table.
As well, food fraud, or the mislabelling or tampering of food sold in retail markets, boosts the cost of food by 10 per cent and costs the food industry more than $10 billion annually.
All this points to a heightened need for information about the food we eat. One response from the agri-food industry is the adoption of new and innovative technology...
Data Science: Animal Health Laboratory Champions Innovation in Animal Disease Trends
Animal Heath Lab virology technicians working on samples in a biosafety cabinet.
By Alicia Bowland and Caitlin Ford
The University of Guelph’s Animal Health Laboratory (AHL) is Ontario’s foremost source of animal disease trend information – and that stock of information is growing steadily.
The AHL, a Laboratory Services unit at the University, serves as the provincial animal disease diagnostic lab. It is the laboratory partner of choice for governments and universities in Canada for agriculture, food safety...