Lower-Burp Cows to Be Bred with World-Leading Methods Based on U of G Research
The first national genetic evaluation in the world will help select low-methane dairy cows to help reduce farm GGEs without affecting milk production.
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Dept. of Animal Biosciences chair named
Dr. Christine Baes has been appointed chair of the Department of Animal Biosciences. She begins her five-year term on May 22, 2023.
Student tips: asking a prof to be a reference or advisor
So, you’ve decided to apply to graduate school – congratulations on taking the next step in your educational career!
One of the key parts of these applications is asking for a reference or finding a supervisor. As someone who has gone through this process, I’m here to give you by best tips from writing a reference request, to inquiring about a thesis supervisor. And as someone who is starting graduate school in a few short weeks, I think I’m qualified to share some of the dos and don’ts!
How to get involved as a food science/ FIM student
Do you want to get involved in extracurricular activities but don’t know where to start? As a second year food industry management student, I participated in many volunteer activates and joined several clubs and councils. I’m here to give you some ideas of which activities you should participate in as a food science or food industry management student at the University of Guelph.
Saving money on a student budget
To enhance my own student life, I am always trying to take part in travel opportunities and extra-curriculars. However, this can often increase my spending, making budgeting extremely important to my day-day activities. As a result, I’ve become pretty good at planning ahead and budgeting my meals. In this blog post, you’ll find a series of tips and tricks for grocery shopping on a student budget.
How (not) to write an undergrad thesis in 8 weeks
The dos and don’ts of undergrad thesis writing, from someone who had three months to write theirs.
In the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) program, students are required to write a thesis in the fall semester of their fourth year. The topic is up to you, and I chose to write about climate change, with a thesis titled “High tides mean high time: Using landscape architecture to facilitate successful climate migration through managed retreat”.
Leadership Renewal for OAC
The OAC Dean’s Office is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Drs. Rebecca Hallett and John Cranfield as Associate Dean – Research and Graduate Studies and Associate Dean – External Relations, respectively.