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Dr. Todd Mondor

Meet the Dean: Todd Mondor

October 30, 2017 — 
'I’d like every student who chooses to study in a graduate program at the University of Manitoba to have an outstanding experience'

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a profile of a girl covering her ears

Why parents should never spank children

October 30, 2017 — 
The research clearly shows that spanking is related to an increased likelihood of many poor health, social and developmental outcomes

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Winners for five different categories of the 2017 Undergraduate Research Poster Competition.

Showcasing research discoveries from students

October 30, 2017 — 
This year’s Undergraduate Research Poster Competition examined a diverse group of topics

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Adult holds newborn baby's hand. // Image from iStock.

Asthma risk lower with direct breastfeeding

October 30, 2017 — 
Direct breastfeeding in the first three months of life appears to provide more protection against childhood asthma than either infant formula or expressed breastmilk, according to new findings

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Climate Change Symposium

Climate Change: From Challenges to Opportunities

October 25, 2017 — 
Academics from across Canada will discuss this multi-faceted, global issue, and its impact on geography, business, natural resources, the Arctic and national security

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Aurelie Delaforge is a PhD student in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

Monster discovered in Canadian Arctic

October 19, 2017 — 
Graduate student Aurelie Delaforge discovered Canada’s first scientifically sound monster lurking under ice

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Gord Downie on stage with the Tragically Hip on Aug. 5, 2016 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg. // Photo by Chris Reid.

Gord Downie’s legacy lives on at U of M

October 18, 2017 — 
His legacy of creating a better path forward for Canada lives on through the work of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the U of M

Human Resources

Help create the healthy community you want to see

October 17, 2017 — 
Apply for the Success Through Wellness grant by end of day Nov. 14

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Alum made significant contributions to work garnering Nobel Prize in Economic Science

October 13, 2017 — 
Alumnus Hersh Shefrin [BSc/70] is one of only two economists named in this year's Nobel Prize in Economic Science citation for the recipient Dick Thaler

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Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan is shown the cosmos by Canada Research Chair Samar Safi-Harb. Safi-Harb and Dean of Science Stefi Baum received funding today from CFI

Putting new tools in the hands of leading Canadian scientists

October 12, 2017 — 
More than $554 million for new labs and equipment to help Canadian researchers discover, innovate and train

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