Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive

Faculty of Graduate Studies News
Meet the recipients of the inaugural Indigenous Doctoral Program Fellowships
May 5, 2022 —
These UM recipients are leading the next generation of students shaping the future of Indigenous-led research
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May 5, 2022 —
These UM recipients are leading the next generation of students shaping the future of Indigenous-led research

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Food chemist doubly recognized internationally for his outstanding research
April 26, 2022 —
Dr. Rotimi Aluko is receiving two prestigious honours for his food science research
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April 26, 2022 —
Dr. Rotimi Aluko is receiving two prestigious honours for his food science research

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Contribution to Organization funding to assist innovation
April 13, 2022 —
The CtO program provides up to $5,000 in funding to enterprises for technical assistance performed within the Faculty.
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April 13, 2022 —
The CtO program provides up to $5,000 in funding to enterprises for technical assistance performed within the Faculty.

Research and International News
Homegrown solution for farmers looking to increase yields
April 6, 2022 —
Unlike traditional chemicals used to stimulate plant growth and decrease diseases, bio-inoculants can be easily produced with substantial safety and environmental benefits
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April 6, 2022 —
Unlike traditional chemicals used to stimulate plant growth and decrease diseases, bio-inoculants can be easily produced with substantial safety and environmental benefits

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Soil scientist seeks to address agroecosystem challenges through lens of sustainability
April 4, 2022 —
Dr. Afua Mante joined the Department of Soil Science as Assistant Professor in Soil Physical Processes on January 16, 2022.
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April 4, 2022 —
Dr. Afua Mante joined the Department of Soil Science as Assistant Professor in Soil Physical Processes on January 16, 2022.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Germination: How Dilantha Fernando Saved the Canola Industry Billions in Revenue
April 1, 2022 —
A short profile of Dilantha Fernando
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April 1, 2022 —
A short profile of Dilantha Fernando

Faculty of Graduate Studies News
Four reasons you need to watch the 3MT Final
March 30, 2022 —
Here’s why you should tune in to this dynamic grad student competition
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March 30, 2022 —
Here’s why you should tune in to this dynamic grad student competition

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
3MT finalist studies food microstructure to create nutritious – and delicious – products
March 30, 2022 —
Biosystems Engineering PhD student Chitra Sivakuma will compete at Three Minute Thesis final event on April 7.
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March 30, 2022 —
Biosystems Engineering PhD student Chitra Sivakuma will compete at Three Minute Thesis final event on April 7.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
New professor seeks to connect nutritional strategies with chronic disease prevention
March 25, 2022 —
Dr. Dylan MacKay joined the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences as Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Chronic Diseases on January 1, 2022.
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March 25, 2022 —
Dr. Dylan MacKay joined the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences as Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Chronic Diseases on January 1, 2022.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
New professor to study therapeutic potentials of animal microbiomes
March 24, 2022 —
Dr. Hooman Derakhshani joined the Department of Animal Science as Assistant Professor in Applied Animal Microbiology on January 1, 2022.
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March 24, 2022 —
Dr. Hooman Derakhshani joined the Department of Animal Science as Assistant Professor in Applied Animal Microbiology on January 1, 2022.