Research and International News Archive

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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.
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.
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.
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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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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.