Health matters: people and planet News Archive
Donor Relations
A legacy of care
March 31, 2025 —
From student to instructor to donor, Dr. Christopher Cottick continues to shape the future of dentistry in Manitoba
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Eating nutritiously on a budget the goal of Affordable Meals Campaign
March 28, 2025 —
For many post-secondary students, affording nutritious meals is a challenge.
Research and International
UM-led research transforming water treatment
March 27, 2025 —
Drinking water is under threat. Rivers and lakes, essential for sustaining life, have become increasingly contaminated by a cocktail of thousands of chemicals from pharmaceuticals, pesticides, cosmetics and many other sources.
Faculty of Education
Campus Life program celebrates 20 years
March 25, 2025 —
This year marks a significant milestone for the University of Manitoba's Campus Life program as it celebrates two decades of fostering inclusivity and diversity within the academic community.
Research and International
Healthy animals, healthy humans
March 20, 2025 —
Dr. Hooman Derakhshani, Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, is exploring the natural gut microbiome, aiming to create the next generation of probiotics for livestock.
From Kenya with Love
March 11, 2025 —
They live with stigma and HIV. Hard-to-reach, marginalized communities find compassion and hope through a 45-year partnership between UM and the University of Nairobi. Come along as I visit the heart of health equity.