UM in the News News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Manitoba Co-operator: Creating a canola-based plastic alternative
July 19, 2023 —
New research turns canola protein into strong, flexible films meant for food packaging
Globe and Mail: The key to fighting ticks? Getting to know them better
July 7, 2023 —
According to Kateryn Rochon, an associate professor of entomology at the University of Manitoba, there are about 40 species of ticks in Canada, and most of them have a preferred host. Rabbit ticks, for example, are usually found on rabbits, and groundhog ticks on groundhogs.
Indigenous
Winnipeg Free Press: Catherine Cook wins IPAC Vanier Medal
June 29, 2023 —
Dr. Catherine Cook speaks to the Winnipeg Free Press about being granted the prestigious 2023 Vanier Medal after 35 years of exceptional service in Indigenous health care and public policy.
CJOB: UM clinical psychologist, assistant professor Joanne Unger
June 28, 2023 —
UM associate professor and psychologist, Joanne Unger talks to CJOB about giving kids a real mental break over the summer holidays.
CBC The Current: UM grad Tyrell Bird
June 23, 2023 —
2023 UM graduate, Tyrell Bird, speaks to Matt Galloway on the CBC's The Current about his journey, his inspiration and drive to become a teacher, his poetry and music.
Winnipeg Free Press: Asper marketing professors talk about Zara coming to Winnipeg
June 23, 2023 —
Kelley Main, acting dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, marketing professor and Kiran Pedada, marketing professor at Asper School of Business weigh in on the excitement around Spanish fashion retailer, Zara, coming to Winnipeg.
CBC Manitoba: Michelle Carriere on making math fun by using beadwork
June 21, 2023 —
Michelle Carriere, Indigenous recruitment and outreach officer, ENGAP, and Kid-Netic Energy program, spoke with Marcy Markusa on CBC Manitoba about how to make math fun through beadwork. She talks about the reactions of students and how the idea came about.
UM grad and Métis youth leader, Lydia Gork, on CTV Morning Live
June 21, 2023 —
UM grad and Métis youth leader, Lydia Gork, talks to CTV Morning Live about the importance of looking at education through an Indigenous lens and creating welcoming spaces for youth.
Winnipeg Free Press: Asking candidates about a carbon tax problem
June 19, 2023 —
Federal byelections are now afoot within Manitoba, but none of the results will alter the balance of power. As such, the byelections can be less about politics or party policies, and more about how individual candidates may be able to perform the nitty-gritty grind of parliamentary work to practically assist the Manitobans they would represent.
Winnipeg Free Press: Famous doctor feted by U of M 33 years after graduating
June 9, 2023 —
As the Winnipeg Free Press reports: A wave of nostalgia washed over Dr. Jennifer Gunter as she stood behind the podium at the University of Manitoba spring convocation three decades after graduating.