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Dr. Zahra Moussavi, named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women, speaks at the Empowering Women session

Research and International

Canada Research Chair announcement highlights neurodegenerative dementia research program

November 17, 2022 — 
UM researcher Dr. Zahra Moussavi announced as Canada Research Chair in Biomedical Engineering, Tier 1.

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person holding sign that says "Trans Rights are Human Rights

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Transgender Awareness Week 2022: Show up, speak up, support one another

November 14, 2022 — 
During Transgender Awareness Week, from November 13 to 19, individuals and organizations are focusing attention on the stories and experiences of transgender people and communities to bring awareness, education and change to the issues faced by transgender people.

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Price Faculty of Engineering

Ruth Eden Memorial Scholarship to benefit female identifying engineering students

November 8, 2022 — 
The scholarships being established will support individuals that identify as female and who are studying civil engineering full-time at the University of Manitoba’s Price Faculty of Engineering.

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On the passing of Dr. Fred Shore

October 28, 2022 — 
It is with profound sadness that our department announces the loss of Dr. Fred Shore, who passed away late last night peacefully at home with his beloved Lucy by his side.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

Finding joy in molecules

October 25, 2022 — 
Weslley Silva's PhD research is leading to new insights into the nature of our universe.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Taking aim at lung cancer’s spread

October 24, 2022 — 
Javad Alizadeh, a PhD candidate in the department of human anatomy and cell sciences in the Max Rady College of Medicine, is attempting to slow the process of metastasis to contain cancer in one part of the body.

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Dr. Digvir Jayas with Her Excellency the Right Honourable Governor General Mary Simon

Celebrated research advocate invested in Order of Canada

October 21, 2022 — 
Dr. Digvir Jayas, who completed his most recent term as Vice-President (Research and International) was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada on October 20, 2022.

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A UM grad in cap and down looks off into the distance. Their tassle has 2022 on it and they stand in front of a limestone brick building with stained glass doors.

Students

Persistence and dedication pay off for grads winning top awards

October 17, 2022 — 
Congratulations to the class of 2022! Meet two graduating students receiving medals for remarkable academic achievements. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

When old bones are young

October 13, 2022 — 
Jose Sanchez's PhD dissertation makes a novel and innovative contribution to anthropology and the forensic sciences.

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UM Homecoming flags flying at Portage and Main intersection in Winnipeg.

Alumni

Homecoming 2022 is here!

September 21, 2022 — 
Join the fun and free events at Homecoming 2022

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