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UM researchers find new targets for deadly children’s brain tumour
July 20, 2020 —
After discovering how a specific gene fuels a deadly form of children’s brain tumour, University of Manitoba researchers have successfully decreased this cancer in mice.
Faculty of Education
Education prepared for 2nd pandemic wave
July 20, 2020 —
As University of Manitoba bachelor of education students look forward to fall term, they can rest easy that the Faculty of Education is ready in the event of a second wave.
Asper School of Business
Virtual entrepreneurship competition sparks student creativity
July 19, 2020 —
This June, the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) held a two-phase virtual competition for students to exercise their entrepreneurial creativity.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Farm safety demonstration tractor unveiled
July 17, 2020 —
A collaboration between the University of Manitoba, Red River College and Keystone Agricultural Producers will be used for teaching and demonstration of tractor roll overs
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Scientists cautiously reopen labs on Bannatyne campus
July 16, 2020 —
The lights are back on in some of the labs and world-class experiments have resumed.
Faculty of Law
Winnipeg Free Press: Systemic racism more than ‘a few bad apples’ – Dr. Lorna Turnbull
July 15, 2020 —
A Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Lorna Turnbull explains the importance of recognizing and naming systemic racism and the responsibility of everyone to address it so as to work toward creating a more just society. Her opinion piece was published on page A007 in the Winnipeg Free Press on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Active Living Centre to re-open Monday, July 27
July 15, 2020 —
Members' health and safety are top priority as the ALC re-opens Monday, July 27. Learn about the important changes.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Olivia Kang is ‘pure delight’
July 15, 2020 —
2020 DFOM graduate Olivia Kang's beautiful spirit emanates from her performances
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pandemic won’t stop B.Sc. (Dent.) research
July 14, 2020 —
Troubleshooting is a major part of research under normal circumstances. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, it takes even more problem-solving to carry out a project.
President Michael Benarroch welcomed on CBC Radio
July 14, 2020 —
On July 9, 2020, new UM President Dr. Michael Benarroch gave his first media interview of his tenure, speaking with Trevor Dineen on CBC 's Information radio.