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Dr. Can-Ming Hu smiles while adjusting the equipment in his physics lab.

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Rh Awards recognize UM research excellence

May 13, 2025 — 
For more than 50 years, the Rh Awards have supported the advancement of knowledge across disciplines at UM.

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The Conversation: Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing, but innovative mental health support could help

May 12, 2025 — 
Feeling anxious before surgery is normal — but for many patients, it goes far beyond nerves. There is a growing body of research showing that poor mental health before surgery can derail recovery in ways that extend far beyond the operating room.

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The Free Press: How Vertical Farming Is Strengthening Food Security in Manitoba

May 12, 2025 — 
For decades, food insecurity has plagued Manitoba’s isolated northern communities. In these areas, high transportation costs make healthy food harder to find and more expensive for individuals and families.

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Dr. Michael Benarroch is the 12th president of the University of Manitoba

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CBC Manitoba Information Radio: Research Gaps and Big Hopes: Why Manitoba’s Research Future Needs More Than Promises

May 6, 2025 — 
Research Gaps and Big Hopes: Why Manitoba's Research Future Needs More Than Promises

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The Free Press: Big ideas don’t grow by chance

May 5, 2025 — 
Premier Wab Kinew’s recent appeal to U.S.-based researchers facing uncertainty to consider relocating to Manitoba is an encouraging and forward-thinking move.

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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 researchers uncover 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 kidney screening tool could help individuals take greater control of their health

April 11, 2025 — 
A team of researchers at UM has 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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