Network News News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
National chair at UM supports research on gender differences in respiratory health
April 27, 2020 —
Immunologist Dr. Neeloffer Mookherjee has been awarded a prestigious, four-year funded position as Canada’s first Sex and Gender Science Chair in Circulatory and Respiratory Health.
Sustainability
UM Students Contributing to a More Sustainable Future – Volunteer Week
April 24, 2020 —
In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2020), we recognize some of the undergraduate and graduate students who not only have displayed their commitment to sustainability but have also made an impact on campus, in their city and within their communities.
Libraries
Unpaywall quickly locates free open access articles for you
April 24, 2020 —
It’s now easier to get free open access journal articles in your Libraries Search results.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Take a virtual field trip with the Farm and Food Discovery Centre
April 23, 2020 —
Hands-on resources about food and nutrition available for home learners
Students
Students finishing Winter Term – with kids at home.
April 23, 2020 —
Finishing the Winter Term is everyone’s main goal right now. It’s more challenging than ever, but supports are available to you, and the end is in sight. But what about students who can’t make their studies their number one priority because that has to be their children? We asked two student-parents how they’re balancing the challenging task of finishing their studies with kids at home.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM research team helps develop experimental drug to prevent cardiac damage in cancer patients
April 23, 2020 —
A collaborative study has found that an experimental drug may help prevent cardiac damage resulting from a drug used to treat many types of cancer.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
North pole soon to be ice free in summer
April 22, 2020 —
Using these models, the researchers considered the future evolution of Arctic sea-ice cover in a scenario with high future CO2 emissions and little climate protection. As expected, Arctic sea ice disappeared quickly in summer in these simulations.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Early career researchers awarded CIHR fellowships for patient-oriented research
April 22, 2020 —
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently awarded fellowships to two Rady Faculty of Health Sciences researchers as part of a newly launched Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) – Transition to Leadership program.
Faculty of Science
Reduced human activity leaves room for urban wildlife
April 21, 2020 —
As humans limit their activity and spend more time indoors, urban animals are suddenly faced with a new, emptier environment to navigate. While the ecological urban landscape changes, some species will thrive while others might struggle.
Students
How to Ace Your Video Interview
April 20, 2020 —
Interviews are almost always nerve wracking, but by taking the time to prepare your environment and your answers, you will set yourself up for success!