Research and International News Archive
Research and International News
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.