When farmers are engaged members of the agri-food research process, researchers can ensure that their projects have real-world impacts while farmers benefit from being at the forefront of innovations. But there are many complicating factors that make this a difficult synergy to maintain.
The University of Guelph has announced the public release of a groundbreaking set of high-THC, high-terpene tetraploid and triploid cannabis varieties, developed by leading cannabis researcher Dr. Max Jones.
Infographics are an increasingly popular communication tool, valued for their combination of visual intrigue and text-based information. Through the inaugural Infographics in Practice program, 14 University of Guelph undergrad and graduate students showcased their infographic development skills on a range of agri-food and biodiversity topics.
The call for license proposals is closed. If you have questions or would like to be notified of future opportunities, please contact Stephen Dinka (Technolog Transfer Manager - Germplasm) at germplasm@uoguelph.ca.
13 dry bean varieties are being offered for a final licensing opportunity, which includes: 4 navy beans, 3 cranberry beans, 2 kidney beans, 2 yellow beans, and 2 pinto beans.
Matt Stiver is a University of Guelph engineering graduate that turned his passion for coffee into a thriving YouTube channel called Lifestyle Lab. With over 85,000 subscribers and nearly 23 million views Stiver's channel offers tutorials on using various espresso machines. His journey began as a student filling in a gap in online resources for coffee enthusiasts. Today he balances his full-time engineering career with his YouTube endeavours and showcasing local coffee shops and planning to expand his team.
Ontario-based cleaning service Hellamaid is investing in the next generation of changemakers through their annual scholarship program, offering $500 every semester to a Canadian college or university student committed to academic and personal growth. This financial support aims to help students achieve their educational and career goals while celebrating their resilience and ambition!
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Write a brief essay on the topic, "How a Clean and Organized Home Improves Focus and Mental Health for Students."
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Updated: September 9, 2024
Canadian farms are home to cutting-edge technology; automated feeding systems, robotic tools with precise calibrations, remote-access surveillance systems, and intricate datasets spanning generations are just some of the valuable technical assets of a modern farm.
But what if hackers brought your whole enterprise to a standstill?
Intellectual Property (IP) strategy is a careful and constantly evolving balance between innovative research efforts, commercialization ventures, legal protections, and strategic management. In addition to being a lengthy and time-intensive process, many may not know where to find support for IP strategy development.
Guelph ON, 1 November 2023 – Early-stage Ontario agri-innovation start-ups are encouraged to participate in the second annual Ontario Agri-Tech Pitch Competition run by the University of Guelph’s Research Innovation Office (RIO) in collaboration with the Government of Ontario.