Research and International News Archive
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The Conversation: Paralympic classification isn’t just a way to organize sports – it also affects athletes’ experience
September 5, 2024 —
Athletes from around the world are in Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games. The Games will feature more than 4,000 athletes with various disabilities competing in 549 medal events.
September 5, 2024 —
Athletes from around the world are in Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games. The Games will feature more than 4,000 athletes with various disabilities competing in 549 medal events.
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The Globe and Mail: How RNA spells relief for Canadian canola crops
September 3, 2024 —
Since canola first arrived in Canada decades ago, farmers have been embroiled in an arms race with a deadly fungus. They were frequently losing. But that might be about to change.
September 3, 2024 —
Since canola first arrived in Canada decades ago, farmers have been embroiled in an arms race with a deadly fungus. They were frequently losing. But that might be about to change.
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The Conversation: Broken temperature records are alarming but it is not too late to limit global warming
September 3, 2024 —
As a climate scientist, I am morbidly riveted by these events, checking climate data hubs with the same fervour and frequency that my friends and family check the hockey and football scores.
September 3, 2024 —
As a climate scientist, I am morbidly riveted by these events, checking climate data hubs with the same fervour and frequency that my friends and family check the hockey and football scores.
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UM researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
September 3, 2024 —
Two UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada.
September 3, 2024 —
Two UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada.
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UM receives $7.6 million to develop solutions towards sustainable agriculture
September 3, 2024 —
UM researcher and project lead, Dr. Martin Entz and team are studying net-zero farming systems.
September 3, 2024 —
UM researcher and project lead, Dr. Martin Entz and team are studying net-zero farming systems.
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Churchill Marine Observatory opens for Arctic climate and environmental research
August 28, 2024 —
UM celebrates the grand opening of the Churchill Marine Observatory.
August 28, 2024 —
UM celebrates the grand opening of the Churchill Marine Observatory.
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New study explains how bread transformed the ancient world with help from UM researcher
August 23, 2024 —
A major study co-authored by UM Plant Science researcher Dr. Harmeet Chawla in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is revealing the evolution and origin of bread.
August 23, 2024 —
A major study co-authored by UM Plant Science researcher Dr. Harmeet Chawla in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is revealing the evolution and origin of bread.
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Medical breakthrough provides hope for early risk stratification of a deadly blood cancer
August 8, 2024 —
Dr. Sabine Mai publishes groundbreaking study shows early risk stratification of smoldering multiple myeloma, a precursor state to multiple myeloma, a deadly form of blood cancer.
August 8, 2024 —
Dr. Sabine Mai publishes groundbreaking study shows early risk stratification of smoldering multiple myeloma, a precursor state to multiple myeloma, a deadly form of blood cancer.
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Change Through Research: University of Manitoba’s Strategic Plan for Research 2024-2029
July 30, 2024 —
This week, UM officially launched Change through Research, a five-year institutional strategic research plan that outlines key areas of expertise for maximum global impact by providing solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
July 30, 2024 —
This week, UM officially launched Change through Research, a five-year institutional strategic research plan that outlines key areas of expertise for maximum global impact by providing solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
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Robert Madziak receives the Harry C. Rowsell Lifetime Achievement Award
July 15, 2024 —
Robert Madziak, longtime director of UM Central Animal Care Services (CACS) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, has been honoured with the prestigious Harry C. Rowsell Lifetime Achievement Award.
July 15, 2024 —
Robert Madziak, longtime director of UM Central Animal Care Services (CACS) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, has been honoured with the prestigious Harry C. Rowsell Lifetime Achievement Award.