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Four new Fellows from UM join the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

September 2, 2022 — 
Fellows recognized by peers for actionable solutions to complex health challenges

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a hydrogen energy deal signing ceremony on August 23, 2022 in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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New ‘hydrogen alliance’ offers Canada an opportunity to export ammonia to Europe

August 31, 2022 — 
The Hydrogen Alliance proposes a “transatlantic Canada-Germany supply corridor” to start exporting hydrogen by 2025

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Wenlong Yuan

‘Long COVID’ effects on business and education

August 29, 2022 — 
Wenlong Yuan, Stu Clark Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the UM Asper School of Business, is researching the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for international business strategy and small and medium-sized enterprises

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Bacterial Cellulose Biomaterial

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Growing a better future

August 16, 2022 — 
Biomaterials: A pathway towards resilient architecture in Northern Canada

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Runners should have advance knowledge of what to expect in case of race disruption or rerouting prior to setting off on the course. (Shutterstock)

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Lessons from a cancelled marathon: Athletic events, heat and the effects of climate change

August 9, 2022 — 
As record high temperatures continue, investment in emergency preparedness is necessary to ensure communities can stay safe while sharing meaningful experiences together

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Transmission electron microscopic image of an isolate from the first U.S. case of COVID-19, formerly known as 2019-nCoV. The spherical viral particles, colorized blue, contain cross-sections through the viral genome, seen as black dots.

New research collaboration aims to better understand COVID variants

August 4, 2022 — 
COVID-19 variants will continue to affect the global population until more solutions are found to limit transmission, and two University of Manitoba researchers are working on strategic projects that will help do just that

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Uber deliberately positioned itself as a tech company to avoid the regulations of the taxi industry. (Shutterstock)

Research and International News

The manipulation of Uber’s public image profoundly impacted the lives of taxi drivers

August 3, 2022 — 
Uber’s controversial behaviour during its aggressive global expansion didn’t just help the company build its global empire, it put taxi drivers’ livelihoods at risk and negatively impacted their lives.

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Distinguished professor and vice-president (research and international) Digvir Jayas.

Research and International News

Digvir Jayas to be inducted into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame

July 25, 2022 — 
Dr. Jayas will be recognized for his outstanding contributions to the agricultural sector

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A person presents at Falling Walls Lab

Research and International News

Application deadline approaches for Manitoba’s first Falling Walls competition

July 18, 2022 — 
UM set to host global competition for emerging talent

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Café Scientifique call for 2022/2023 proposals now open

July 18, 2022 — 
UM Café Scientifiques bring together experts with non in a relaxed atmosphere to learn about their research and the questions it raises

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