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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Become a more just and equitable educator
April 7, 2022 —
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning offers numerous workshops and events to help you become a more just and equitable educator, all coming up in April and May.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
7 Rady Faculty students make 3MT finals
April 7, 2022 —
Seven of the 12 finalists in the University of Manitoba’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition are Rady Faculty of Health Sciences graduate students. The participants will be competing in the final tonight (April 7, 2022) at 7 p.m.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
FKRM’s Research Day 2022 is set for May 11
April 7, 2022 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management’s Research Day, an annual research showcase for the faculty, will be held this year on May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m in the Agora.
School of Art
School of Art Student Gallery opens HEARTS’ BEAT
April 6, 2022 —
School of Art Student Gallery opens: Hearts' Beat, A collective, contemporary celebration of emerging young artists, and a peek at their hopes, dreams, & wonders still to come. April 6–13, 2022
Faculty of Science
2022 Canadian Gairdner International Award Laureate: UM Alumnus Dr. John Dick
April 6, 2022 —
Congratulations to the 2022 Canada Gairdner International Award Laureate: Dr. John E. Dick, PhD, FRS, FRSC, [BSc. (Hons.)/78, PhD/84], Senior Scientist and Canada Research Chair in Stem Cell Biology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UHN; Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics, the University of Toronto. The Gairdner Awards recognize some of the world’s most significant biomedical and global health research and discoveries. This award recognizes Dr. Dick's discovery and characterization of leukemic stem cells, which has provided insights into the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.
Faculty of Science
The Manitoban: U Of M Hosts Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference
April 6, 2022 —
Cultural traditions and language shape the ways people learn and view the world. For too long, Indigenous perspectives and traditional knowledge have been excluded from scientific discussions. Professors at the University of Manitoba have organized the upcoming Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference to explore the legacy of Indigenous contributions to science.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady researchers to develop ‘placenta on a chip’ and living lab platform
April 5, 2022 —
Two Rady Faculty of Health Sciences faculty members and researchers at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) were recently awarded New Investigator Research Grants from the Sick Kids Foundation, a national health education group, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Student Teams Represent at National Competition
April 5, 2022 —
After days of difficult competition, the Communications team placed first, and the Programming team placed third at the Canadian Engineering Competition.
Sustainability
Join researcher panel on sustainable, equitable transportation
April 4, 2022 —
UM community members are invited to attend the Sustainable and Equitable Transportation Researcher Panel, April 12 from 12 to 1 p.m. on Teams. Hear from renowned researchers who are addressing past challenges and exciting opportunities for transportation in our community.