3MT© 2026 applications are now open!

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

3MT© 2026 applications are now open!

December 8, 2025 —
Apply now to compete in the 2026 UM 3MT© competition!

3MT, Competition, Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

UM Postdoctoral Fellows’ Association Launches the Inaugural 2025 UM Postdoctoral & Graduate Research Showcase

October 21, 2025 —
Plan to attend the 2025 UM Postdoctoral & Graduate Research Showcase, taking place October 23–24 at UMSU University Centre (Fort Garry Campus)

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

UM Graduate Student Dr. Emma Martell Wins Distinguished Dissertation Award for Brain Cancer Research

October 20, 2025 —
As Brain Cancer Awareness Day approaches on October 24, Martell’s research is a timely reminder of the urgent need for safer, more effective therapies.

cancer research, Department of human anatomy and cell science

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

University of Manitoba PhD Graduate Brock Edwards Awarded the 2025 Distinguished Dissertation Award for Research on Mercury Emissions

October 14, 2025 —
Dr. Edwards’ field research focused on measuring mercury emissions from volcanoes and geothermal vents in Iceland.

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

Dr. Zhen Qi Honoured with the UM Distinguished Dissertation Award in Social Sciences for Groundbreaking Work in Climate and International Finance 

October 6, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba recognizes exceptional contributions to understanding global financial risk amid climate change 

Asper, Awards

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

Celebrating Our New Name: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

October 1, 2025 —
The Faculty of Graduate Studies is now named The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

UM Mechanical Engineering Researcher Awarded Distinguished Dissertation Award for Creating Energy from Vehicle Vibrations

October 1, 2025 —
October 2 is National Energy Efficiency Day - a perfect date to celebrate Dr. Xiao's accomplishments in research!

2025 3MP winners, L to R: Mariela Rodriguez, Michael Saley, Olabisi Akinlabi, Asim Joshi

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

Big Ideas in Just Three Minutes

September 23, 2025 —
Postdocs showcase cutting-edge research at annual Three Minute Postdoctoral (3MP) Competition

art and architectural history, Chemistry, Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, department of medical microbiology and infectious diseases, Food Sciences, occupational therapy, pharmacology and therapeutics, postdoctoral

Sam Kavosh smiles warmly at the camera while standing in a hallway at the UM Apotex Centre.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

UM pharmacy student tackles gaps in care for IBD and UTI patients

September 17, 2025 —
Sam Kavosh took part in the undergraduate summer research program at Dr. Sherif Eltonsy’s lab, where he explored inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments during pregnancy and ways to improve pharmacist support for patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs).

college of pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Research and International, Students