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Ameen stands with his arms crossed in a living room.

Displaced : Asian Heritage Month: Teaching, learning and research

May 17, 2022 —  Mass migration due to war, and—in the coming decades, scientists predict—climate change, means scores of refugees searching for home and higher education. Meet three UM students finding their way.

The Churchill Marine Observatory under the northern lights, beneath the words 'Marine Science.'

Research and International News

Marine science : ResearchLife

May 17, 2022 —  Marine science in Canada's third ocean

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A sunset over a dirt road with swirling floral white embroidery superimposed on it and the words 'Taking up the work of reconciliation.'

Research and International News

Taking up the work of Reconciliation : National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

May 17, 2022 —  How a new measuring tool based on research can push us further down the path to good and just relations

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People pump their fists in the air in front of a bright sun.

ResearchLIFE News

Centre for Human Rights Research : ResearchLife

May 17, 2022 —  Celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new direction

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Dr. Digvir S. Jayas.

ResearchLIFE News

Research leader : ResearchLife

May 17, 2022 —  Distinguished Professor Dr. Digvir S. Jayas has served the university as Vice-President (Research) and Vice-President (Research and International) since 2009. His administrative term is ending in 2022.

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An illustration of an Indian child looking up, surrounded by dots of data points.

ResearchLIFE News

Saving lives with data : Featured

May 17, 2022 —  Women in rural northern India must clear a long series of hurdles to give birth safely, including finding a health centre with competent nurses and medication that has access to specialists if something goes wrong. University of Manitoba researcher Dr. Vasanthakumar Namasivayam is helping lower those hurdles, one by one.

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A black and white image of the underside of a tree that has been uprooted in a dense forest.

Research and International News

Grounded perspective : ResearchLife

May 17, 2022 —  Artworks connect to the natural world

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A photo where a hockey referee blows a whistle and points at the viewer.

ResearchLIFE News

Hockey parents who yell at referees : ResearchLife

May 17, 2022 —  Hockey referees are quitting in the province and, when asked, referees often state that spectator abuse is a reason for quitting.

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Robot hand types on laptop

Extended Education News

Imagine what AI and Machine Learning can do for you : Network News

May 17, 2022 —  “I see it as an important new kind of literacy. If you don’t understand AI and Machine Learning, others have an advantage over you. You don’t need to program but you need to understand.” - Cunyet Akcora

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Asper School of Business News

The Asper School of Business finishes off the case competition season with three wins : Network News

May 17, 2022 —  Asper undergraduate and MBA teams represented the Asper School of Business and the University of Manitoba with record-breaking podium level results throughout the year on the national and international stages.

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