Network News News Archive
UM researcher helps to track Grolar or Pizzly bears
June 13, 2024 —
A UM researcher is part of team of North American researchers who used a new chip to track the diversity and hybridization between polar bears and grizzly bears. Read more about the research and the new tool they used to find out just how common this kind of hybridization might be around the world.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Building the bridge between research and healthy communities
June 13, 2024 —
Dr. Todd Duhamel, a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management (FKRM) and the associate dean (Health Sciences) in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, says FKRM’s focus on research excellence in the 2024-2027 strategic plan is directly related to building healthy communities.
Indigenous
Celebrating ICE students
June 13, 2024 —
This spring, the ICE program celebrated the achievements of the student leaders that completed one and two years in the program by gathering with colleagues, friends and loved ones at The Leaf in Assiniboine Park.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dr. Marcia Anderson to receive Order of Manitoba
June 13, 2024 —
UM Today asked Anderson to share her thoughts on this most recent impressive award, the Order of Manitoba, and her goals for the future.
Faculty of Law
The Dimensions of Dr. Bryan Schwartz
June 12, 2024 —
Dr. Bryan Schwartz, K.C. has published five new books within the past 12 months, adding to a body of 36 books (17 authored or co-authored and 19 edited or contributed to) and 300 other publications that bear his name. Each of these five new works is vastly different from the other, reflecting the different aspects of life in which he fully participates as a scholar, professor, political analyst, poet, musician, devoted family member, and spiritual person.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
First Nations infants have ‘staggering’ rate of involvement with Child and Family Services, Manitoba study finds
June 12, 2024 —
First Nations infants have an exceptionally high rate of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to other Manitoba infants, a study jointly led by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) and University of Manitoba researchers has found.
St. John's College
Scholarships changing the lives of students
June 12, 2024 —
St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.
UM Faces and Spaces: Dr. Peter Pelka
June 12, 2024 —
In this month's UM Faces and Spaces, Dr. Peter Pelka tells us how funding for two new research labs at UM could change how vaccines are developed and manufactured, positioning our university as a global leader in this field.
Faculty of Science
Two of the Faculty of Science’s professors receive recognition for their teaching excellence
June 11, 2024 —
STRR holds a special meaning since the nomination is made by an outstanding graduate student. They chose two educators who have significantly influenced their learning journey—one from Kindergarten to Grade 12 years and another from their time at the University of Manitoba.