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Faculty of Science
Top ten mathematics program in Canada
November 3, 2020 —
The latest results of Maclean’s magazine 2021 university rankings show mathematics at the University of Manitoba ranks in the top ten among all universities in Canada (49 were ranked).
Students
Financial wellness – what it is, and why it matters to students
November 3, 2020 —
Financial wellness is the process of learning how to manage money. Here are a couple of things that can help you as you learn to manage your finances.
UM librarian appointed to CKRN committee
November 3, 2020 —
Lisa O’Hara, UM vice-provost (libraries) and UM librarian, has been appointed vice-chair of the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) Content Strategy Committee (CSC)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Bear medicine at core of Indigenous nursing pathway
November 3, 2020 —
When the committee behind the College of Nursing’s Aboriginal Nursing Cohort Initiative (ANCI) decided it had outgrown its name, the group looked for a symbol to reflect the healing, strength and courage that are at the program’s core of providing support to Indigenous students interested in attaining a degree in nursing.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Caitlin Wiens finds the spotlight on stages both classical and Celtic
November 3, 2020 —
The 2020 DFOM graduate is as comfortable performing Schubert as she is Dropkick Murphys
Faculty of Science
How statistics is applied during a pandemic
November 3, 2020 —
Data gathered by Science Co-op student Margot Henry relating to COVID and hospitalizations is being used to drive public health action at Manitoba Health.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Top Crop Manager: Addressing the asparagine challenge
November 2, 2020 —
A multidisciplinary team of Canadian researchers is tackling a growing issue for the wheat industry: free asparagine.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
FKRM Alumni Speaker Series: Dong Lien
November 2, 2020 —
Amongst his belongings is a 2008 World Series ring and a UM degree parchment. Dong Lien, assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Philadelphia Phillies, is the featured guest for first instalment of the faculty's Alumni Speaker Series.
Faculty of Social Work
Info sessions now available for Master of Social Work based in Indigenous Knowledges
November 2, 2020 —
The Master of Social Work based in Indigenous Knowledges program will be hosting online information sessions via Zoom for interested candidates.
Faculty of Science
UM Phd student Anifat Olawoyin is at the forefront of big data Arctic research
November 2, 2020 —
When Anifat Olawoyin was invited to help create the first centralized database for the Canadian Arctic, the Nigerian-born UM PhD student immediately agreed and imagined an empty cold-white horizon and polar bears.