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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 14h

#UofG | How will food production change in the next 50 years?

Dr. Evan Fraser appears on @cbcnews.ca Quirks & Quarks to discuss sustainability, nutrition, technology and climate mitigation.

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From 'superhumans' to sequencing: How the next 50 years of science could shape our world | CBC Radio

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of CBC’s Quirks & Quarks, host Bob McDonald gathered six of Canada’s top scientists to imagine what the next half-century of scientific progress might bring. From lab...

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 4d

#UofG | RBC has invested $5 million in agriculture, connecting students with farmers and agri-tech startups.

Dr. Evan Fraser speaks to @theglobeandmail.com about building an entrepreneurial network to drive innovation.

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RBC pledges $5-million to university agriculture initiative

Funds are part of a new university initiative that aims to increase farming and food presence on campuses

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 4d

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 4d

#UofG | How much will Thanksgiving dinner cost this year?

Dr. Mike von Massow breaks down turkey prices with @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy.

Read more: globalnews.ca/news/1147145...

Your Thanksgiving turkey is cheaper this year. Dinner sides? Not so much - National | Globalnews.ca

The retail price of a turkey is down this Thanksgiving compared to last year. How much will it cost to prepare a dinner for your family?

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 4d

#UofG | “This is the one of the most meaningful projects I’ve been a part of in my career.”

Go behind the scenes of Dr. Stephen Lewis' new short doc on self-injury to see how he is changing psychology research.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25

U of G Brings Psychology Research to the Screen

The film, Self-injury: Stories of Recovery and Hope, is the culmination of a project funded by a SSHRC Insight Development Grant.

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 5d

#UofG | As small businesses drive economic growth amid the ongoing trade war, building a small but high-quality network can help drive success, writes Dr. Xi Chen in this commentary for @ca.theconversation.com.

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Small sample, big impact: How talking to just 5 people can improve startup success

New research shows that entrepreneurs who test their ideas with a small, focused group of potential customers are more likely to succeed.

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 5d

#UofG | "They have the prerogative to change what the meals are."

Dr. Mike von Massow speaks to @theglobeandmail.com about why meal-kit suppliers may have advantages over traditional grocers.

Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

Canadian companies serve growing appetites for eating local

Grocery stores and meal-kit companies are helping customers balance a desire to buy Canadian with a need to keep grocery bills affordable

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 5d

What makes #UofG’s creative writing programs so successful, producing award-winning authors, poets and screenwriters? 📚

“Students can come here and take risks.”

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Creative Writing at U of G: Discovering, Nurturing Diverse Voices

The MFA is a highly sought-after program in Canada with extraordinary faculty that has included Dionne Brand, Lawrence Hill, Thomas King, Judith Thompson and Kyo Maclear.

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 6d

#UofG | Dr. Evan Fraser will appear on @cbcnews.ca Quirks & Quarks this weekend for the program's 50th anniversary episode.

The interview will explore how food will be grown and eaten in the future.

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Global Food Expert to Appear on ‘Quirks and Quarks’ 50th Anniversary Episode

Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, will discuss his vision of the future of food on…

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 6d

#UofG is preparing to honour its fall graduates at convocation next week.

Hundreds of students will cross the stage, marking years of work towards their academic goals.

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Disability Advocate, Global Health Leader to Receive Honorary Degrees at Fall Convocation

The University of Guelph is preparing to celebrate its fall graduates and will honour a local disability advocate and a global health leader at its convocation ceremonies. More than 900 graduates will...

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 7d

DYK that fish can tell how each other were raised?🐟

A study by Dr. Georgia Mason’s lab in @integrativebiology.bsky.social has found that zebrafish will selectively mate with fish raised in “enriched” housing vs those from barren tanks.

SCRIBE 🗞️: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 7d

A $41-million investment from the Government of Ontario will support #UofG in expanding and revitalizing agri-food research infrastructure across the province, helping shape a more resilient, competitive and sustainable agri-food sector.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/f3tmv

An aerial view of a combine harvester transferring corn into a red tractor trailer in a brown-striped field. The image illustrates the mechanized precision of agricultural harvesting.

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 7d

#UofG | "When supply goes down, prices go up."

Dr. Mike von Massow speaks to @cdnpress.bsky.social about coffee prices going up as companies deal with bean shortages.

Read more: globalnews.ca/news/1146712...

Coffee roasters and cafés grapple with increasing cost of beans | Globalnews.ca

A surge in price of coffee beans, up 28 per cent in August, compared to a year ago, means Canadians digging a lot deeper into their pocket to pay for that morning cup of joe.

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College of Biological Science @uofgcbs.bsky.social · 13d

Congratulations to Dr. Mike Tymko, who was awarded $100,000 from @braincanada.bsky.social for his research on how cannabis consumption alters blood flow to the brain.🧠

Read more at: www.uoguelph.ca/cbs/news/202...

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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 8d

Generating real-world impact in agriculture has driven #UofG for more than a century. In partnership with industry and government, researchers are advancing innovations that strengthen Ontario’s economy and expand its global agri-food reach.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/2dgf0

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 8d

Guelph MP @orourkeguelph.bsky.social and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald toured #UofG facilities to learn more about work supporting agricultural research and innovation.

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 8d

#UofG | Drs. Lawrence Goodridge and Keith Warriner speak to @thestar.com about a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, warning it could be years before it's over.

Read more: www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

What’s going on with Canada’s pistachio Salmonella outbreak? Here’s what we know so far — and why it’s so difficult to resolve

“Some of these products can have a shelf life of over a year or two years if frozen, so in theory, we could be looking at July of 2027 before

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 8d

#UofG | "We’re seeing yields go down so there’s less cocoa around, which means prices of chocolate are going up."

Dr. Mike von Massow discusses the rising cost of #Halloween candy with @thestar.com.

Read more: www.thestar.com/business/thi...

‘Think about giving out chips instead’: Candy prices on the rise this Halloween season. Here’s why

Halloween season approaches and with that comes candy. Consumers might notice some changes as candy continues to be in flux for trick-or-treaters, this is what you need to know about how candy is gett...

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 8d

#UofG researchers are at the forefront of Canada's agri-tech sector, harnessing technology to revolutionize how our food is grown, processed and developed.

Learn more in our latest #ExpertAlert.

#ONTAgWeek

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U of G Harnessing Tech to Transform Agri-Food Sector

Technologies ranging from automation to machine learning are revolutionizing how our food is grown, processed and developed. These tools are improving efficiency, reducing fertilizer use and creating…

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 11d

#UofG | "Getting a young person, particularly a student, may be a good investment."

Dr. Mike von Massow speaks to @cbcnews.ca about Costco recruiting younger shoppers to buy memberships.

Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Meet Costco's newest shoppers — young people on the hunt for deals and trending products | CBC News

In a recent earnings call, the wholesaler reported that nearly half of their new member signups were now coming from people under the age of 40. They say they're turning to Costco both for bulk deals ...

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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 15d

#UofG is welcoming back alumni like BComm graduate Jordan Gleed for Homecoming to rediscover the connections and memories that make U of G feel like home, marking 15 years since he and his friends bonded over Gryphon football and campus life.

Learn more: uoguel.ph/d4jb5

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One Health U of Guelph @onehealthuofg.bsky.social · 21d

From investigating the movements of H5N1 to developing next-generation vaccines, U of G is a hub for research on avian influenza.

Explore U of G researchers’ journey to predict & prevent this latest challenge via the @uofguelphnews.bsky.social avian flu hub: news.uoguelph.ca/category/top... 🧪

Avian Flu - University of Guelph

From investigating the movements of H5N1 to developing next-generation vaccines, the University of Guelph is a hub for research on avian influenza. Explore U of G researchers’ journey to predict…

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 12d

#UofG | “A lot of these small, medium businesses are very easy targets for the attackers.”

Dr. Ali Dehghantanha speaks to BNN Bloomberg about cybersecurity risks for small and medium businesses.

Read more: www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/eco...

‘Don’t underestimate the threat:’ National cyber security program warns Canadian small businesses

Cyber crime is at an all-time high globally but many small and medium sized Canadian businesses may be over confident in their ability to withstand a cyber attack, according to a new survey.

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 12d

#UofG | "Ticketmaster is estimated to control at least 80 per cent of box office ticket sales when it comes to major concerts."

Dr. Timothy Dewhirst weighs in on the concert ticket market in this commentary for @thestar.com.

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We should all be fed up with Ticketmaster and its near-monopolistic dominance

Ticketmaster is estimated to control at least 80 per cent of box office ticket sales when it comes to major concerts, thereby pointing to an insufficiently competitive marketplace. Further, Ticketmast...

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · 14d

#UofG | “We’re not stamp-collecting here.”

Dr. Mehrdad Hajibabaei speaks to @theatlantic.com about capturing Earth's biodiversity and using technology to catalogue all life.

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Read more: www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...

The Machines Finding Life That Humans Can’t See

A suite of technologies are helping taxonomists speed up species identification.

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