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Graphic of a hand holding a lightbulb in which a tiny person is shown running while holding a book the hand and lightbulb are surrounded by gears and sketches of books, science, a magnifying glass and other objects to indicate ideas and learning

Inspire and engage: Host a booth at TEDx Winnipeg 2025!

February 7, 2025 —
TEDx Winnipeg is inviting the UM community to showcase big ideas, research, and innovations at the upcoming TEDx event on May 29, 2025

Research and International, TedX

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Dr. Keith Fowke, President Michael Benarroch, Dean Peter Nickerson, Chancellor Ann Mahon visit UM partner community clinic in Nairobi, Kenya.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM partner clinics in Nairobi fear for HIV patients after Trump’s freeze on foreign aid

February 4, 2025 —
For 45 years, the University of Manitoba has partnered with the University of Nairobi and the non-profit Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA) to achieve successful STI and HIV research, prevention, care and treatment programs to the most vulnerable communities in Kenya and in Africa.

AIDS/HIV, Dr. Keith Fowke, Kenya, Max Rady College of Medicine, Peter Nickerson, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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Mark Torchia (left) and Richard Tyc brought to market the Neuroblate, a device that is now saving lives across North America

Research in the classroom

April 27, 2016 —
'If students believe they can solve or discover or cure, then their coursework has greater meaning.'

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, faculty, Max Rady College of Medicine

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Carolyn Christie, a coordinator with Student Accessibility Services, helps students with disabilities navigate their educational journey.

Levelling the playing field

April 25, 2016 —
How a U of M program is breaking new ground to reduce barriers for students with disabilities

accessibility, Staff, Students

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Ariel Presma didn’t always think she’d make it to university.

Hope after heartache

April 18, 2016 —
New tuition grants open doors for young people who’ve been in the care of child and family services

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Image from iStock

Why do students cheat?

April 18, 2016 —
In surveys, 66 per cent of post-secondary students report cheating at least once during their schooling

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Students

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Not only does Michael-Eskin, a professor and researcher, rap for his students a cappella, he has a beat-heavy music video to accompany his song.

Breaking it Down

April 18, 2016 —
When Michael Eskin wants to make a point about his favourite subject, lectures, overhead projectors and handouts aren’t enough

Chemistry, faculty, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Human Nutritional Sciences

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