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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Better Farming: In One Click: Imaging Technology for The Rapid Prediction of Pork Carcass Composition

January 25, 2024 — 
In One Click: Imaging Technology for The Rapid Prediction of Pork Carcass Composition

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Implant Investigator

January 25, 2024 — 
Alum Dr. Chrysi Stavropoulou is researching the role of bacteria and fungi in peri-implant diseases, aiming to improve treatments for the nearly 20 percent of people with dental implants facing issues.

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Close up of a letter-board sign with letters spelling ‘Black Lives Matter’ held by a Black man.

Faculty of Arts

‘It’s not just a moment’

January 25, 2024 — 
Warren Clarke tells a story about a moment in early childhood when he excitedly expressed that he wanted to become a bus driver. His dad, who’d come to visit, got visibly upset. As much as he didn’t understand at the time, he says he’s thought through this moment in light of his current position as a professor, and with the knowledge he now has.

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Photo of gate outside the office of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Faculty of Law

Desautels Centre Report on the 12th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights

January 24, 2024 — 
The 12th United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights, held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 26-29, 2023, brought together a diverse and global community of scholars, practitioners, consultants, community activists, UN and government officials. With the support of the Business Law Advisory Committee, Dr. Laura Reimer, Director of Program Development attended in-person for the purpose of networking and gathering information for the Faculty’s Business and Human Rights initiatives.

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Diana Sofia Lozano artwork: A Fruiting Body is Responsible for Which of the Following

School of Art

To Broadcast is to Scatter on now at School of Art Gallery

January 24, 2024 — 
Don’t miss your chance to see To Broadcast is to Scatter, curated by Shalaka Jadhav at the School of Art Gallery. The exhibition explores the ways humans organize time and its implications on memory.

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Frosty morning outside the Drake Building. The sky is a light blue, no leaves on trees, the rust building has frost covered trees.

Asper School of Business

Asper School of Business announces prestigious professorship appointments, funded by CN, BMO

January 24, 2024 — 
The Asper School of Business has appointed its latest distinguished professorships to two faculty members. Dr. Paul D. Larson now holds the CN Professorship in Supply Chain Management, and Dr. Gady Jacoby now holds the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Professorship in Finance.

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Portrait of Dr. Nathan Nickel in front of wooden shelves holding many reports.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Power in the Data

January 24, 2024 — 
Dr. Nathan Nickel directs UM's Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, which boasts the richest data mine in Canada -- in fact, one of the richest in the world -- for population-based research.

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Front door computer science department.

Faculty of Science

Welcoming new talent – Meet the new pioneering researchers in the department of computer science

January 23, 2024 — 
A group of accomplished researchers has joined the department of computer science at the University of Manitoba, each bringing to the table a unique skill set and passion for advancement in their respective fields. In this article, we are taking a closer look at the fascinating research areas and the significant contributions these distinguished individuals are set to bring to both the academic and the industrial community.

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Ryan Turnbull smiles in a portrait photo.

St. John's College

Apply ecological thinking to the world of theology

January 23, 2024 — 
After his successful Ph.D. defence in Birminham, UK, Ryan Turnbull brought his knowledge of theology to his new role as the Diocesan Discipleship Developer in the Diocese of Rupert's Land.

Bell Let’s Talk 2024: Take meaningful action and create real change in mental health

January 23, 2024 — 
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 24. UM is joining in and hosting events and activities from January 24-26! Consider Bell Let’s Talk Day the start of a new year to take action in mental health. We can all create real change.

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