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Apparent practice of gender selection among Indian-born immigrants continues despite time spent in Canada, study finds

April 24, 2017 — 
This is contrary to what the researchers expected

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Mark Belmonte mentored Vanessa Hoi as part of Experience Research, the undergraduate research award offered by the office of the vice-president (research and international). // Photo by Kaitlin Vitt

Marching for Science to effect positive change

April 18, 2017 — 
Biologist Mark Belmonte hopes the March for Science on April 22 will bring attention to the importance of science, data and empirical evidence when it comes to policy making at all levels of government

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a bee pollinates a flower in front of the Biological Sciences building on the Fort Garry campus

Sustainability

Celebrate Earth Day with the Office of Sustainability

April 18, 2017 — 
Friday, April 21 between 9 and 11 a.m. in the Brodie Atrium on Bannatyne campus and between noon and 2 p.m. in UMSU University Centre on Fort Garry campus

Fresh food - fruit.

Op-ed: Three popular nutrition diet trends to steer clear of — based on best evidence

April 17, 2017 — 
“Alternative facts” aren’t a new concept in the field of nutritional science. Too bad so many people fall for them.

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Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Join us for a big night

April 11, 2017 — 
The DAA ceremony on May 2 will be complemented by a suite of moving musical performances from students, alumni and faculty members from the Desautels Faculty of Music

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Paul Williamson.

Third-year pianist a four-time national award winner

April 3, 2017 — 
Paul Williamson represented Manitoba at the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association National Competition, winning first prize and three other special prizes

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This image, taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, reveals an unusual sight: a runaway quasar fleeing from its galaxy's central hub. A quasar is the visible, energetic signature of a black hole. Black holes cannot be observed directly, but they are the energy source at the heart of quasars — intense, compact gushers of radiation that can outshine an entire galaxy. Credits: NASA, ESA, and M. Chiaberge (STScI and JHU)

Intergalactic travellers beware: Rogue black holes may be roaming about

March 24, 2017 — 
A new study by an international consortium of astronomy researchers has found that massive black holes in the center of galaxies can get “kicked out” by gravitational waves

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An Inuit hunters walks on sea ice

Vote: SIKU mapping platform a finalist for Google challenge

March 22, 2017 — 
“We’re a small charity with a big heart. This funding will go a long way toward achieving our goals and helping Inuit communities address long-standing priorities for environmental and community health.”

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U of M and UWinnipeg collaborate on commercialization of technologies

March 15, 2017 — 
University of Winnipeg will now have access to the expertise and services of the University of Manitoba’s Technology Transfer Office

A girl holds up a sign asking "where are you sleeping tonight?

U of M students gear up for 10th year of 5 Days for the Homeless

March 13, 2017 — 
Organizers of the this year’s campaign hope to raise $30,000

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