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Alumni News

2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed

June 15, 2022 — 
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September ceremony

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Medical microbiology and infectious diseases PhD student Ruth Mwatelah presents her poster

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Research Days returns

June 14, 2022 — 
For the first time since 2019, 262 of Canada’s top graduate students from 17 universities will present their research at the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus from June 13 – 20, 2022 as part of the 33rd annual Canadian Health Student Research Forum.

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Students from the Max Rady College of Medicine gathered in the Legislative Building

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Med students advocate for harm reduction

June 13, 2022 — 
Students from the Max Rady College of Medicine spoke with politicians from the New Democratic Party, Liberal party and governing Progressive Conservative party at the legislative building last month to discuss implementing harm reduction strategies in Manitoba as part of their annual Provincial Lobby Day.

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The graduates each hold an eagle feather and wear a braided sweetgrass lapel pin.

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Ongomiizwin celebrates medical grads, Elder Margaret Lavallee

June 9, 2022 — 
The group of new doctors stood before the audience and smiled proudly. Each held an eagle feather and wore a braided sweetgrass lapel pin

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Four cyclists and a pedestrian use a multi-use trail.

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UM study finds living near trails reduces risk for heart disease

June 7, 2022 — 
A University of Manitoba-led study found that living close to a trail used for walking, running and cycling leads to an eight per cent reduction in the risk factors for heart disease

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A student sits at a computer using tongs that have a wireless mouse attached.

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Game On

June 6, 2022 — 
At the start of his four-decade career in physical therapy and neuroscience research, Tony Szturm [PhD/88] looked to his past for inspiration. Szturm has been legally blind since the age of 10 from a rare eye disease that is usually caused by age-related deterioration. From a young age he was exposed to assistive technologies, such as video magnification systems and computer-based voice software.

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Six Canada Research Chairs announced at UM

June 6, 2022 — 
'Their successful appointment recognizes them among the best in Canada in their respective fields'

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The admin building on UM's Fort Garry Campus on a summer day. Students are milling in the foreground

University bestows honours on outstanding faculty, staff and community members

June 4, 2022 — 
Awards and honours to be presented at 2022 Spring Convocation ceremonies

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Students News

Spring Convocation 2022: Introducing the Governor General’s medal recipients

June 3, 2022 — 
Six students awarded for outstanding achievement at their level of study

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Profile of Shireen Bell

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Creating culturally safe learning environments for BIPOC students

June 1, 2022 — 
Post-secondary institutions need to move into actionable strategies to support the success of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students, a UM nursing PhD student said at a recent virtual presentation hosted by the College of Nursing

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