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St. Paul's College

Dr. Katerina Standish Appointed Director of the Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice at St. Paul’s College

August 16, 2023 — 
Dr. Katerina Standish appointed as the new Director of the Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice at St. Paul’s College.

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Faculty of Science

Can we improve antibiotics against superbugs?

August 16, 2023 — 
In a recent study, researchers at the Faculty of Science investigated Burkholderia cepacia complex, a bacteria resistant to many antibiotics. Cardona research group has found that disrupting a molecule called undecaprenyl phosphate increased the bacteria's vulnerability to common antibiotics. This discovery could lead to more effective treatments for drug-resistant infections.

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Faculty of Education

QUEEN ELIZABETH Scholars prepare for global internship opportunities

August 15, 2023 — 
Selected students will receive $8,000 scholarship to participate in a 90-day internship.

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Extended Education

Ponder the future of AI and lifelong learning

August 15, 2023 — 
“AI is evolving much faster than we can anticipate. It is necessary to be aware and identify the opportunities and challenges, and how we will appropriately respond.” - Rod Lastra

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Students

2023/2024 Tuition and Fees now available in Aurora 

August 15, 2023 — 
It is important to understand your fees, when they are due, and how to pay them. 

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Rady grad student profile: Khushali Trivedi aims to be role model

August 14, 2023 — 
Khushali Trivedi is focused on understanding if a particular protein plays a role in the development of gestational diabetes, one of the most common types of complications that occurs during pregnancy.

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Students

New Student Welcome Day is September 5

August 14, 2023 — 
Are you a new student for Fall 2023? Mark your calendars and join us for Welcome Day at Fort Garry campus on Sept. 5! We want to welcome you and help you feel at home at UM, so we have a lot of fun planned for you.   

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Faculty of Arts

Discover something new: Books to inspire, inform and entertain

August 11, 2023 — 
Providing in-depth insights and analysis on a wide range of topics, from state schooling in British Columbia to essays of love and peace, our faculty are committed to sharing their research and creativity with the world. Whether you’re a student looking to expand your understanding, a researcher in need of reliable sources or simply someone with a thirst for knowledge, this sampling of books released over the past year are sure to provide the guidance you seek.

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Students

Take control of your health!

August 11, 2023 — 
Building healthier habits like getting enough sleep, nutrition, and movement are all helpful steps in preventing illness. In addition, vaccines are one of the safest and most effective health interventions and a primary response against vaccine-preventable diseases.

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

UM scientists see record shattering Antarctic sea ice conditions first-hand

August 10, 2023 — 
UM Scientists See Record Shattering Antarctic Sea Ice Conditions First-Hand

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