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The Free Press: Manitoba-made technology could transform internet access in the North

April 28, 2025 — 
While most Canadians take Internet access for granted, those living in northern communities do not.

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UM researcher uncovers the health-boosting power of oat protein

April 22, 2025 — 
While including oats a balanced diet has long been recognized by Health Canada as a healthy food choice, thanks to the fibre content, the benefits of oat protein have been understudied - until now. New research suggests there’s even more to this grain. 

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The Free Press: Saving lives with Manitoba-made vaccines

April 15, 2025 — 
Future vaccine development through research at UM

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New diagnostic tool could help individuals take greater control of their health

April 11, 2025 — 
A team of researchers at UM have developed an innovative new tool that could transform how kidney disease is detected – especially in under-served and remote communities.

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The Conversation: As Canada is threatened, it’s urgent to revisit Indigenous sovereignty and nationhood

April 8, 2025 — 
Early in his second term as president of the United States, Donald Trump began making explicit threats about Canada becoming the 51st American state.

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An instructor is standing as he meets with three older adult learners seated in a classroom while they look at their tablets during the class.

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Age inclusivity at UM

April 8, 2025 — 
A university is more than a place of learning for young people—there are many opportunities for students of all ages as well as the broader community.

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PromoScience instructor stands outside with students of Ecole Crane delivering STEM teachings through an Indigenous lens.

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Uniting Indigenous and western science education for Manitoba youth

April 3, 2025 — 
The Kiskinhamakiwin (PromoScience) program extends its partner network and cross-cultural mentorship-model into an urban context.

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UM-led research transforming water treatment

March 27, 2025 — 
Drinking water is under threat. Rivers and lakes, essential for sustaining life, have become increasingly contaminated by a cocktail of thousands of chemicals from pharmaceuticals, pesticides, cosmetics and many other sources.

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Cattle one a grassy hillside

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Healthy animals, healthy humans

March 20, 2025 — 
Dr. Hooman Derakhshani, Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, is exploring the natural gut microbiome, aiming to create the next generation of probiotics for livestock.

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The Conversation: Can a virtual reality residential school, developed with Survivors, improve empathy toward Indigenous people?

March 18, 2025 — 
Virtual reality is a rapidly developing technology. As the technology expands, becoming more portable and affordable, the potential uses have expanded as well.

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