Economics Professor Miana Plesca has been awarded a $21,580 SSHRC grant to research Canada's skills gap. Miana is part of a team of 16 academics who have received more than $375,000 in funding to investigate this issue. Her research will focus on finding gaps between skill demand and supply, and how these apply to the Canadian economy. Government of Canada Invests in Research on Labour Market Issues
In this article from the National Post, Douglas Auld, Adjunct Professor of Economics and Finance, discusses the changes in and challenges of biofuel policy, and the need for caution in the development of long-term solutions to 21st century energy challenges. Read article Biofuel Blunder
In this article from At Guelph, CME PhD student Rita Hansen Sterne discusses the benefits of engaging in interdisciplinary work. Rita collaborated with fellow management PhD student Anahita Khazaei, and ecology PhD students Eric Harvey and Collette Ward on “Paradox and Dialogue: Ecology, Management and Food Sustainability” a presentation that was given at the Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society Conference in Michigan this past June.
In today's Guelph Mercury, Prof. Sylvain Charlebois discusses factors affecting the lack of increases in food prices. Food price increases less than expected
In today's National Post, Prof. Timothy Dewhirst discusses the possible impact of marijuana legalization on the tobacco industry. Experts disagree on economic impact of legalizing marijuana in Canada
Prof. Sylvain Charlebois was recently interviewed on CTV News Channel about the recent illness outbreak at the CNE that has been linked to the cronut burger. Breaking down the bacteria that contaminated 'cronut' burger.
In today's Guelph Mercury, Sylvain Charlebois discusses the success of Montreal's street food movement, as well as the bureaucratic obstacles facing the city's food truck entrepreneurs. Montreal has the right idea, but the wrong approach to street food
Professor Jamie Gruman investigates how taking a vacation does not always give us the break we need. We are often left feeling more exhausted. Maybe we need a rest from all these vacations
Lisa Furfaro's business sells unique handmade ravioli that combines family tradition and contemporary cuisine. One of 11 University of Guelph students participating in the province's Summer Company program, her dream of becoming a successful young entrepreneur is quickly becoming reality. Guelph student’s ravioli business among ventures to get boost from program for young entrepreneurs
Featured in today's Guelph Tribune, Prof. Mike Von Massow's food waste study will include a follow up survey to residents after their waste has been weighed. Food waste study to include survey.