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Canada Excellence Research Chair, Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen (right), led the team that discovered the plant fossiles inside the Cold War-era ice samples

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CTV Winnipeg: ‘Really unique’: Ice core drilled by U of M scientist could unlock climate history

January 9, 2025 — 
'Really unique': Ice core drilled by U of M scientist could unlock climate history

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Research and International News

What can the longest continuous ice core record tell us about climate change? A UM scientist is finding out

January 8, 2025 — 
Scientists have discovered the oldest ice core – estimated to be over 1.2 million years old; with the potential of revealing clues into the Earth’s changing climate.

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Supporting Open Dialogue and Academic Freedom

January 8, 2025 — 
Update from President Benarroch on public statements

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2 Killer whales swimming in the open water (photo: Dianne Maddox)

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The Canadian Press: Orcas moved into the Arctic. It could be bad news for other whales, and humans too

January 2, 2025 — 
Orcas moved into the Arctic. It could be bad news for other whales, and humans too

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northern landscape in May with colourful foliage, set on a coast. A blue building in the background beneath a breathtaking cloudy skyline.

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BBC: Trouble in Arctic town as polar bears and people face warming world

December 18, 2024 — 
Trouble in Arctic town as polar bears and people face warming world

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A large group of people gathered outdoors, wearing blue "Bison Pride" T-shirts, holding a banner that reads "Bison Pride" with rainbow-colored letters. They are cheering with their hands raised, showing support for LGBTQ+ pride. The group includes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, standing in front of a historic stone building on a sunny day. Some participants hold rainbow flags and UM-branded signs, representing the University of Manitoba's presence at a pride event.

UM in photos: memorable moments that shaped 2024

December 16, 2024 — 
Take a look back at 2024 through the lenses that captured so many of its memorable moments.

2 Killer whales swimming in the open water (photo: Dianne Maddox)

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Mongabay News: Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology

December 3, 2024 — 
Manitoba HIV diagnoses up 130%: HIV program

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A goose on Fort Garry campus, surrounded by snow. // Image from Melyssa Ward

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Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg’s 215-day snowless streak ends, more expected

November 21, 2024 — 
Winnipeg’s 215-day snowless streak ends, more expected

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Image of campus with graphic element design

Rising to new heights

November 19, 2024 — 
Nine UM subjects now place among the top 10 in Canada in their respective fields, three in top five: ShanghaiRanking

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Black bear walking around a field. Photo by: Tomáš Malík

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CBC Manitoba: Bear-proof bins would be worth the investment in Manitoba provincial park, expert says

October 3, 2024 — 
Bear-proof bins would be worth the investment in Manitoba provincial park, expert says

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