External /globalfoodsecurity/taxonomy/term/23/all en Lallemand Lecture Series - Gut Microbiota: Impact on Health, Disease and the Strategic Role of Biotics /globalfoodsecurity/channels/event/lallemand-lecture-series-gut-microbiota-impact-health-disease-and-strategic-role-biotics-360476 <p><strong>Registration is required.</strong></p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:00:52 +0000 admin 11480 at /globalfoodsecurity Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt /globalfoodsecurity/channels/event/winter-nature-scavenger-hunt-359675 <p>The Office of Student Academic Services has created a new nature scavenger about the聽<a href="/morganarboretum/">Morgan Arboretum</a>!</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:16:19 +0000 admin 11478 at /globalfoodsecurity More and bigger spiders noticeable in Montreal this fall, says Prof. Chris Buddle /globalfoodsecurity/channels/news/more-and-bigger-spiders-noticeable-montreal-fall-says-prof-chris-buddle-360448 <p>As spooky decorations go up around Montreal this October, real spiders are also becoming more prevalent.</p> <p>Entomologist <a href="/nrs/academic-0/buddle">Chris Buddle</a>, 黑料不打烊 University's Associate Provost (Teaching and Academic Programs) and Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences,聽<a href="https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/more-and-bigger-spiders-noticeable-in-montreal-this-fall-1.7072557">told CTV News</a> that聽spiders become bigger than normal and are seen more often as winter approaches.</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:16:40 +0000 admin 11477 at /globalfoodsecurity Spooky Nights @ John Abbott College /globalfoodsecurity/channels/event/spooky-nights-john-abbott-college-360435 <p><strong>Join us for the annual Spooky Nights at John Abbott College!</strong></p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:18:58 +0000 admin 11475 at /globalfoodsecurity Genetic tweaks can make oats more nutritious, increase shelf life /globalfoodsecurity/channels/news/genetic-tweaks-can-make-oats-more-nutritious-increase-shelf-life-360285 <p>A recent study from 黑料不打烊 University proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.</p> <p>The findings also suggest this modification could improve their oxidative stability, making oat-based products, such as oat milk, less likely to spoil.</p> Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:03:42 +0000 admin 11472 at /globalfoodsecurity Migrating seabirds are bringing forever chemicals into the Arctic /globalfoodsecurity/channels/news/migrating-seabirds-are-bringing-forever-chemicals-arctic-360283 <p><big>New research from 黑料不打烊 graduate shows how toxic chemicals hitch a ride with seabirds flying from southern latitudes to the Arctic</big></p> <p>Between March and May each year, 15 million聽<a href="https://www.eol.org/pages/45509266">black-legged kittiwakes</a>聽gather from across the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to nest and breed on rocky Arctic cliffs鈥攕ome making the journey from as far as Florida or North Africa.</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:18:45 +0000 admin 11470 at /globalfoodsecurity Graduate program info session: Animal Science (MSc, PhD) /globalfoodsecurity/channels/event/graduate-program-info-session-animal-science-msc-phd-360269 <p>黑料不打烊 University, including its Macdonald Campus, is known throughout Canada and around the world for conducting pioneering and innovative research.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:36:57 +0000 admin 11467 at /globalfoodsecurity Graduate program info session: Natural Resource Sciences (MSc, PhD) /globalfoodsecurity/channels/event/graduate-program-info-session-natural-resource-sciences-msc-phd-360266 <p>黑料不打烊 University, including its Macdonald Campus, is known throughout Canada and around the world for conducting pioneering and innovative research.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:25:27 +0000 admin 11464 at /globalfoodsecurity Graduate program info session: Animal Science MSc Applied in Sustainable Agriculture /globalfoodsecurity/channels/event/graduate-program-info-session-animal-science-msc-applied-sustainable-agriculture-360267 <p>黑料不打烊 University, including its Macdonald Campus, is known throughout Canada and around the world for conducting pioneering and innovative research.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:30:19 +0000 admin 11465 at /globalfoodsecurity Graduate program info session: MSc in Agricultural Economics /globalfoodsecurity/channels/event/graduate-program-info-session-msc-agricultural-economics-360268 <p>黑料不打烊 University, including its Macdonald Campus, is known throughout Canada and around the world for conducting pioneering and innovative research.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:34:34 +0000 admin 11466 at /globalfoodsecurity Graduate program info session: Bioresource Engineering (MSc, MSc Applied, PhD) /globalfoodsecurity/channels/event/graduate-program-info-session-bioresource-engineering-msc-msc-applied-phd-360265 <p>黑料不打烊 University, including its Macdonald Campus, is known throughout Canada and around the world for conducting pioneering and innovative research.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:21:50 +0000 admin 11463 at /globalfoodsecurity Halloween Nature Scavenger Hunt /globalfoodsecurity/channels/event/halloween-nature-scavenger-hunt-359674 <p>The <a href="/osas/cpd">Office of Student Academic Services</a> has created a new nature scavenger about the聽<a href="/morganarboretum/">Morgan Arboretum</a>!</p> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:17:59 +0000 admin 11456 at /globalfoodsecurity CANCELLED: World Food Day at 黑料不打烊 /globalfoodsecurity/channels/event/cancelled-world-food-day-mcgill-359646 <p>The Margaret A.</p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:15:51 +0000 admin 11455 at /globalfoodsecurity The hidden climate cost: Food loss, waste, and greenhouse gas emissions /globalfoodsecurity/channels/news/hidden-climate-cost-food-loss-waste-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions-359713 <p>Professor Gordon Price from Dalhousie University and <a href="/bioeng/faculty-and-staff/academic-staff/grant-clark">Professor Grant Clark</a> from 黑料不打烊 University's Department of Bioresource Engineering study the hidden climate change costs of food loss and waste in Canada. In a <a href="https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/article/the-hidden-climate-cost-food-loss-waste-and-greenhouse-gas-emissions/182311/">new article for聽Open Access Government</a>,聽they highlight the need for greater cooperation and data sharing.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:20:36 +0000 admin 11412 at /globalfoodsecurity Trying to protect agriculture and preserve antibiotics鈥攊nterview with Prof. Jennifer Ronholm /globalfoodsecurity/channels/news/trying-protect-agriculture-and-preserve-antibiotics-interview-prof-jennifer-ronholm-359473 <p>A major issue associated with antimicrobial resistance is the overuse and potential misuse of antibiotics in agriculture.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:26:47 +0000 admin 11401 at /globalfoodsecurity