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Faculty of Science News
CTV Winnipeg: If you look at the night sky, you may notice a new star shining down on earth : U of M in the News
July 4, 2024 — If you look at the night sky, you may notice a new star shining down on earth
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A Homecoming : The Magazine
July 4, 2024 — Singer-songwriter and science grad William Prince shares how UM shaped his path, in advance of headlining the Desautels Concert Hall’s inaugural show this fall
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Medication Safety Mission : Network News
July 4, 2024 — Dr. Sherif Eltonsy explores the crucial need for research on prenatal drug risks. From asthma meds to new treatments like Ozempic, understanding real-world effects is key.
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Faculty of Science News
CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba research looking at release of sterile mosquitoes to control population : U of M in the News
July 3, 2024 — Manitoba research looking at release of sterile mosquitoes to control population
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Western Producer: Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears : U of M in the News
July 3, 2024 — Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears
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Asper School of Business News
Winnipeg Free Press: City bylaw change first stop on Pedal Pub route to onboard liquor licence : U of M in the News
July 3, 2024 — City bylaw change first stop on Pedal Pub route to onboard liquor licence
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis reappointed dean of Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry : Network News
July 3, 2024 — Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is pleased to announce that Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis has been reappointed dean, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, effective July 1, 2024 for a five-year term.
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Asper School of Business News
Asper faculty shine at Canadian Transport Research Forum : Network News
July 3, 2024 — Ranging from comparative studies of Canada’s and Ukraine’s access to sustainable aviation fuel and regulatory developments in transportation, to the promise of airships in supply chain and transportation, three Asper faculty members presented six papers at the annual Canadian Transport Research Forum (CTRF) this May. Professor and Director of the UM Transport Institute Barry Prentice also won the annual Bison Transport Debate.
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Faculty of Education News
Winnipeg Free Press: Teacher to develop Holocaust curriculum : Network News
July 3, 2024 — Alum Kelly Hiebert has been selected by the Manitoba government to develop a new Holocaust curriculum for high school students.
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Faculty of Science News
CBC Manitoba: The connection between food insecurity, fungi and wild rice : U of M in the News
July 2, 2024 — The connection between food insecurity, fungi and wild rice