Research and International News Archive
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UM leads Canada in not-for-profit research funding growth, records major increases in corporate partnerships
December 4, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) has recorded the highest not-for-profit research funding in its history and the highest annual growth amongst Canada’s top 50 Universities, according to the newly released rankings of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2025.
December 4, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) has recorded the highest not-for-profit research funding in its history and the highest annual growth amongst Canada’s top 50 Universities, according to the newly released rankings of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2025.
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AI-powered vertical farms the future of food-secure in Manitoba
November 21, 2025 —
A new vertical farming facility on Fort Garry Campus is showing potential for improving food security and reducing the cost of vegetables for Northern communities.
November 21, 2025 —
A new vertical farming facility on Fort Garry Campus is showing potential for improving food security and reducing the cost of vegetables for Northern communities.
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Scientists map full oat genome, revealing new insights into sustainable agriculture
November 20, 2025 —
Oats are an essential part of a balanced diet thanks to their high fibre content and ability to help lower bad cholesterol and improve cardiac health. Now, UM researchers have contributed to a scientific breakthrough that could change how the crop is bred for the future.=
November 20, 2025 —
Oats are an essential part of a balanced diet thanks to their high fibre content and ability to help lower bad cholesterol and improve cardiac health. Now, UM researchers have contributed to a scientific breakthrough that could change how the crop is bred for the future.=
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From Manitoba to Berlin: Breaking Walls in Antibiotic Resistance!
November 5, 2025 —
Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Luma Clarindo Lopes are heading to the 2025 Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin.
November 5, 2025 —
Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Luma Clarindo Lopes are heading to the 2025 Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin.
Three UM leaders among 2025 most powerful women in Canada
October 30, 2025 —
Three UM community members have been named among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2025, recognized for their leadership, vision, determination, passion and mentorship of others.
October 30, 2025 —
Three UM community members have been named among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2025, recognized for their leadership, vision, determination, passion and mentorship of others.
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The Conversation: Blue Jays fever sets in as Canada readies for the World Series for the first time in 32 years
October 23, 2025 —
Late on an October Monday night, George Springer smashed a three-run homer to send nearly 45,000 fans in Toronto’s Rogers Centre — and a record national television audience — into a frenzy.
October 23, 2025 —
Late on an October Monday night, George Springer smashed a three-run homer to send nearly 45,000 fans in Toronto’s Rogers Centre — and a record national television audience — into a frenzy.
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Student research takes centre stage at 2025 Undergraduate Research Showcase
October 21, 2025 —
More than 150 students shared their research findings with the wider UM community at the Undergraduate Research Showcase.
October 21, 2025 —
More than 150 students shared their research findings with the wider UM community at the Undergraduate Research Showcase.
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Decoding Earth’s future
October 8, 2025 —
UM researchers are drilling deep into Earth’s surface to produce core samples that date back as far as the Jurassic era. These rock samples contain a well-preserved timeline that researchers can use to pinpoint the exact timing of major environmental shifts and how they affected surface sedimentary organic matter at the time
October 8, 2025 —
UM researchers are drilling deep into Earth’s surface to produce core samples that date back as far as the Jurassic era. These rock samples contain a well-preserved timeline that researchers can use to pinpoint the exact timing of major environmental shifts and how they affected surface sedimentary organic matter at the time
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The Conversation: Confronting residential schools denialism is an ethical and shared Canadian responsibility
September 23, 2025 —
When the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Nation announced preliminary results of their search for unmarked burials of children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School (IRS), Canada was forced to reckon with a truth that Survivors had always carried.
September 23, 2025 —
When the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Nation announced preliminary results of their search for unmarked burials of children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School (IRS), Canada was forced to reckon with a truth that Survivors had always carried.
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Security and defence in a changing Arctic
September 22, 2025 —
Since establishment in 1985, researchers at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, have been helping Canada meet the challenges of a warming Arctic.
September 22, 2025 —
Since establishment in 1985, researchers at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, have been helping Canada meet the challenges of a warming Arctic.