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It's been a difficult winter. But many of our trees can handle much colder than this, says #UofG arboretum manager.

Why are snow and cold actually great conditions for trees? Learn in this latest #ExpertAlert.

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This Cold, Snowy Winter Has Been Great For Our Trees, Says Arboretum Expert
Record-breaking snow this year could be a boon for tree health, says Alison Morrison, manager of horticulture at the University of Guelph Arboretum. “Snow provides insulation for plants and soil as it...
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February 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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#ExpertAlert | “Households need to be better informed about the risk."

Dr. Diana Mok, real estate expert, shares insights about Canada's pre-construction condo market.

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Real Estate Prof on Impact of ‘Crumbling’ Pre-Construction Condo Market
For nearly 20 years, condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area have been sold before they have been built – in some cases before the developer has even secured the land – significantly impacting the…
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June 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Canadians will head to the polls on April 28 #UofG has faculty available for interviews on topics related to the campaign and upcoming election. #CdnPoli #Election #CdnElection #CanadaVotes

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Experts Available: Federal Election
simmonsj@uoguelph.ca Dr. Julie Simmons focuses on Canadian politics, including federal -provincial relations, federalism, party politics and electoral politics. She has spoken about the recent Ontario...
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March 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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#UofG | Too much stress building up during exam season can make it difficult for students to focus, but short mindfulness practices can help people slow down, unwind and increase attention.

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Tips for Reducing Exam Stress from a U of G Psychologist
Exam season has begun and many students are feeling the jitters. That’s perfectly normal and might even be beneficial, says a University of Guelph psychologist. Moderate stress can help boost…
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April 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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It took less than an hour for this #UofG prof to get a company's AI chatbot to share sensitive data.

“The more connected an AI assistant is, the bigger its attack surface,” warns Dr. Ali Dehghantanha.

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AI Chatbots Are Giving Away Your Company’s Data
Dr. Ali Dehghantanha warns that the next data breach for businesses will come from their AI assistants and chatbots.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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#UofG | Dr. Julie Simmons is available for interviews to discuss the upcoming federal byelection in Alberta, where Pierre Poilievre is running to win back a seat in the House of Commons.

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Expert Available: Pierre Poilievre Running in Byelection
Constituents in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot will head to the polls on Aug. 18 for a byelection in which Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hopes to win back a seat in the House...
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July 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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A #UofG historian says the discovery of a bell from a Second World War ship that sank off the U.K. coast could encourage future grave robbing.

Learn more from Dr. Alex Souchen in our latest #ExpertAlert.

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Wartime Shipwrecks Could Attract Grave Robbers, U of G Historian Warns
The recent recovery of a bell from a Second World War ship that sank off the coast of the United Kingdom has a University of Guelph historian concerned that the discovery could encourage future grave…
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May 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Indoor farms, able to grow food all year, could help solve our global food crisis. But how safe are they?

#UofG food safety prof Dr. Keith Warriner breaks down risks in a new UN report.

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Indoor Farms Can Grow Food All Year, But Are They Safe?
Dr. Keith Warriner co-authors first major report on food safety of indoor farms published by the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).
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September 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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#ExpertAlert | Climate change & trade tensions are straining our food systems.

#UofG's Dr. Youbin Zheng shares how greenhouses offers a solution by providing food in urban areas.

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Greenhouse Farming Emerging as Urban Food Solution
As climate change and trade tensions continue to put a strain on our food systems, a University of Guelph researcher says greenhouses and other forms of controlled environment agriculture (CEA)…
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July 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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“The Louvre theft reminds us that a certain amount of museum security is performative.”

Dr. Sally Hickson, #UofG art history professor, speaks on the eroding social contract in museums.

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U of G Art History Professor Weighs in on Louvre Heist
The Louvre museum heist reveals an “eroding” social contract that tighter security can’t fix, says a University of Guelph art history professor.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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#UofG | Vaccine hesitancy is likely playing a role in a surge of measles diagnoses across Canada.

Dr. Catherine Carstairs explains how highlighting societal benefits of vaccination could help combat hesitancy in this #ExpertAlert.

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Measles Resurgence: U of G Historian Offers Insights Into Vaccine Hesitancy
As Canada struggles with a sudden sharp increase in the number of measles diagnoses, a University of Guelph historian says highlighting the societal benefits of vaccination could help discourage the…
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March 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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#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.

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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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October 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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As the trade war continues between Canada and the U.S., many Canadians are feeling an increased sense of pride in the maple leaf. #UofG faculty weigh in on the surge in Canadian pride in this #ExpertAlert.

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Feeling Canadian? U of G Experts On Increasing Maple Leaf Pride
As the trade war between Canada and the U.S. wages on, Canadians’ sense of patriotism is translating into changing buying habits. Businesses have added labels to Canadian products and Canada-U.S.
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April 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Loneliness can have serious impacts on your health, a #UofG researcher says.

Dr. Shayna Skakoon-Sparling explores how people can deepen their social connections in our latest #ExpertAlert.

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Loneliness is Bad for Your Health, U of G Researcher Says
In an era in which an increasing number of people report feeling lonely, a University of Guelph researcher says a lack of social connections has serious impacts on our health. Dr.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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#UofG | Artificial intelligence is already being used to manage food production in Canadian greenhouses, but it doesn’t come without risks.

Dr. Rozita Dara shares more in our latest #ExpertAlert.

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AI Optimizes Greenhouse Management But Brings Risks, U of G Prof Says
Artificial intelligence is already being used to manage food production in Canadian greenhouses, but it doesn’t come without risks, says a University of Guelph computer scientist. Dr. Rozita Dara…
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June 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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#UofG | #Labubu unboxings are taking over the internet, but the trending dolls are leading to unsustainable consumption as people prioritize novelty over sustainability.

Dr. Jing Wan shares more in our latest #ExpertAlert.

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Trending Labubu Dolls ‘Inherently Unsustainable,’ U of G Prof Warns
The colourful plush Labubu dolls taking over the internet are leading to unsustainable consumption, according to a marketing researcher at the University of Guelph. Dr. Jing Wan, a professor in the…
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July 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Dr. Stephen Crawford is seeking the "holy grail" of white shark research at #UofG.

Based on Indigenous and local knowledge, "we have a decent chance of finding something special in Passamaquoddy Bay," he says.

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Local Shark Week Seeks ‘Holy Grail’ of White Shark Ecology
Dr. Stephen Crawford, an integrative biology professor at the University of Guelph, is seeking to capture the courtship and mating of great white sharks.
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July 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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The McVeggie has launched. Will Canadians bite, or pass it by?

Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, #UofG professor studying sustainable food marketing and consumer choice, shares her thoughts.

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McVeggie Launch: What is the Future of Plant-Based Food in Canada?
More Canadian consumers open to transitioning to plant-based diets but demand transparency, says Dr. Sadaf Mollaei, U of G Arrell Chair in the Business of Food.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Could raw plants lead to cheaper, more nutritious food?

#UofG researcher proposes a new sustainable food design, a major shift from industry's current approach, that can cut costs by 75%.

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Less Additives, More Plants: Key to Better Food?
Dr. Alejandro Marangoni proposes new “field to colon” food design in new Nature Food study, encouraging use of raw plant materials over purified ingredients.
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August 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM