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Infographics in Practice program

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.

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2025 Call for License Proposals: Dry Beans (Final Call)

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.

The successful application will be granted exclusive rights within the designated territory; encompassing both Canada the U.S. These rights include seed increase, distribution, and commercialization.

Closing Date: Proposals must be received by 4:00 pm ET on Monday, January 27th 2025 to be considered.

Guelph Engineer’s YouTube Channel Brews Up Success

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.

Hellamaid's Annual Scholarship: Supporting Student Success

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!

What to Submit

Write a brief essay on the topic, "How a Clean and Organized Home Improves Focus and Mental Health for Students."

Submission Details

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Are You Protecting Your Farm from Cyber Attacks?

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?

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Sowing the seeds to transform inter-organizational collaborations for soil health

With a focus on sustainability in agriculture, the University of Guelph’s Research Innovation Office and Western University’s Innovation North worked together to identify the key problems blocking the path to more sustainable agri-food futures. To broaden our understanding, we identified and interviewed key participants across the industry including farmers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to better conceptualize the issues they face that impact sustainability planning.

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