UM in the News News Archive
Faculty of Arts
Call out anti-Black racism every day, not as a campaign tactic
May 27, 2022 —
The tactic of uncovering anti-Black racist “indiscretions” during an election campaign is an effort to villainize politicians while upholding a colour-blind version of racism.
Research and International
Denying abortion access has a negative impact on children and families
May 19, 2022 —
As abortion access is limited, the consequences at the individual level ripple through society as, on average, people denied abortions and their children are more likely to experience negative economic, social and health effects.
Forbes: Baby Shark Isn’t Fussy About The Temperature Of Its Nursery
May 6, 2022 —
“We wanted to understand how some sharks use hot, shallow waters as nursery areas for their young, while others do not.”
Research and International
Selling voyeurism: How companies create value from the taboo
April 29, 2022 —
Instead of arguments exclusively about whether voyeurism is ethical or not, we should explore why we are drawn to voyeurism in the first place and where the limits should be for this taboo, yet incredibly prevalent practice.
Research and International
For people who exercise in groups, ‘we’ has benefits — but don’t lose sight of ‘me’
April 29, 2022 —
If you are looking to support your exercise routine and stay flexible in the face of challenges, having a sense of “we” is great, but don’t lose sight of your sense of “me.”
The New York Times Magazine: This Eminent Scientist Says Climate Activists Need to Get Real
April 26, 2022 —
Vaclav shares his beliefs on decarbonization, climate change goals, consumer consumption and the realities of transitioning to sustainable solutions
Faculty of Arts
Harper’s: Ghosting the Machine
April 25, 2022 —
Humans, robots, and the new sexual frontier
Winnipeg Free Press: A ‘remarkable physician leader’
April 18, 2022 —
Dr. Marcia Anderson celebrated for her service to Indigenous people and other communities
Oscars 2022: Disney’s ‘Encanto’ shows healing from intergenerational trauma
April 5, 2022 —
'A trauma-informed lens isn’t meant to excuse or legitimize toxicity and dysfunction, but to help us understand that people who are in pain often pass down this pain'
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Germination: How Dilantha Fernando Saved the Canola Industry Billions in Revenue
April 1, 2022 —
A short profile of Dilantha Fernando