Featured News Archive
Faculty of Science
From a fundamental discovery in a chemistry lab to a novel product for the market
July 18, 2024 —
It all started when John Sorensen, a chemistry professor, and his research team discovered an enzyme with an interesting reaction, a difficult step in the organic synthesis laboratory. The reaction normally requires multiple steps and many reagents without the same yields. But with the enzyme, it could be done in a single step in great condition. The discovery then sparked conversations about commercialization among the research team and how it could be put somewhere on a store shelf.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pharmacy student learns about traditional medicine from Ecuador experts
July 9, 2024 —
Kichwa healers and midwives share their knowledge, offer cultural insights
Faculty of Science
General Science Internship Program (GSIP)
July 6, 2024 —
Work-integrated learning (WIL) has become fundamental to the Canadian educational experience, equipping students with practical skills and experience necessary for success in the workforce. The Faculty of Science is excited to offer a brand-new work integrated program to students in the B.Sc. General degree program.
UM Faces and Spaces: Steve Whyard
July 5, 2024 —
Learn more about Steve Whyard, associate dean (research) in the Department of Science, professor of Biological Sciences, and his efforts to control pests, such as mosquitoes, through RNA technology.
Students
Get experience and get paid with Level UP
July 2, 2024 —
It can sometimes be challenging for students to access learning opportunities beyond their coursework. Level UP is changing that reality, with a new program that connects you to employers for a paid opportunity to learn new skills and broaden your horizons.
Asper School of Business
Asper case competition season concludes with prestigious graduate win in business ethics
June 25, 2024 —
In the 2023-24 season 80 Asper School of Business teams participated in 37 external competitions, bringing their business insights to cases across North America and to Thailand, Ireland, Lithuania and more.
Research and International
UM and UBC lead groundbreaking research to improve gut health
June 23, 2024 —
Researchers from the University of Manitoba and the University of British Columbia have secured a $250,000 grant from the Government of Canada through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (Exploration) to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at developing new treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The University of Alberta is also involved as a partner.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at UM
June 21, 2024 —
An opportunity to actively listen and recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island
Mythbusting: Residential Schools were well-intentioned
June 20, 2024 —
For National Indigenous History month, we're looking to dispel some myths that may be held around Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Sean Carleton, associate professor, in the Department of History and Department of Indigenous Studies addresses the critical issue of residential school denialism, a form of misinformation that distorts the facts about the residential school system.
Mythbusting: Indigenous Peoples get everything for free
June 18, 2024 —
As part of National Indigenous History month, we take a look at dispelling some myths that may be held around the Indigenous Peoples. Watch our first video with Niigaan Sinclair, graduate chair and professor in the Department of Indigenous studies, columnist and sought-after voice on education, politics and reconciliation.