Research and International News Archive
Research and International News
Undergraduate researcher explores Arctic engineering innovation
September 19, 2025 —
Not many undergraduate students can say they spent their summer designing helium drone airships, assessing the density of whale blubber and figuring out how to effectively spin satellites in magnetic liquid
September 19, 2025 —
Not many undergraduate students can say they spent their summer designing helium drone airships, assessing the density of whale blubber and figuring out how to effectively spin satellites in magnetic liquid
Research and International News
Breaking barriers: Meet the 2025 Falling Walls Lab Manitoba winners
September 18, 2025 —
IDEA START, in partnership with the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, proudly hosted the 2025 Falling Walls Lab Manitoba Finale—marking the first-ever collaboration between the three institutions. With support from sponsors North Forge, Faculty of Science, Research Manitoba, UW, and UM, the event celebrated bold ideas and breakthrough research. Emceed by Janine Carmichael and Lauren Bosc, the evening featured inspiring pitches, cultural performances, and best wishes from German Consul Jutta Essig. Congratulations to winner Luma Clarindo Lopes, who will represent Manitoba at the global finale in Berlin!
September 18, 2025 —
IDEA START, in partnership with the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, proudly hosted the 2025 Falling Walls Lab Manitoba Finale—marking the first-ever collaboration between the three institutions. With support from sponsors North Forge, Faculty of Science, Research Manitoba, UW, and UM, the event celebrated bold ideas and breakthrough research. Emceed by Janine Carmichael and Lauren Bosc, the evening featured inspiring pitches, cultural performances, and best wishes from German Consul Jutta Essig. Congratulations to winner Luma Clarindo Lopes, who will represent Manitoba at the global finale in Berlin!
Research and International News
The Free Press: Nation building needs research — not just infrastructure
September 15, 2025 —
Living through the second Trump administration as a Canadian has been likened, by one commentator, to a teenager being kicked out of the house.
September 15, 2025 —
Living through the second Trump administration as a Canadian has been likened, by one commentator, to a teenager being kicked out of the house.
Faculty of Graduate Studies News
Meet UM’s 2025 Vanier Scholars
September 10, 2025 —
Four UM graduate students have received the prestigious 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.
September 10, 2025 —
Four UM graduate students have received the prestigious 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships.
Research and International News
World-renowned climate scientist Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen honoured by Royal Society of Canada
September 4, 2025 —
Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen honoured with International Fellowship by the Royal Society of Canada.
September 4, 2025 —
Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen honoured with International Fellowship by the Royal Society of Canada.
Research and International News
Falling Walls Lab Manitoba to spotlight breakthrough ideas this September
September 2, 2025 —
Falling Walls Lab Manitoba returns on September 11 at the University of Manitoba. The winner will advance to represent Manitoba on the global stage in Berlin this November.
September 2, 2025 —
Falling Walls Lab Manitoba returns on September 11 at the University of Manitoba. The winner will advance to represent Manitoba on the global stage in Berlin this November.
Research and International News
Media coverage: Port of Churchill research and development potential
August 27, 2025 —
People are talking about UM, its research and impact in Churchill and for Manitoba.
August 27, 2025 —
People are talking about UM, its research and impact in Churchill and for Manitoba.
Research and International News
The Conversation: New age-gating laws aimed at making the internet safer actually threaten free speech
August 25, 2025 —
The United Kingdom recently launched a broad system of age verification that requires any platforms that host pornography or other “harmful” content to ensure their users are 18 or older.
August 25, 2025 —
The United Kingdom recently launched a broad system of age verification that requires any platforms that host pornography or other “harmful” content to ensure their users are 18 or older.
Research and International News
Dr. Catherine Cook inducted into Winnipeg’s Citizens Hall of Fame
August 21, 2025 —
Dr. Catherine Cook, MD, MSc, CCFP, FCFP and V.P. Emerita (Indigenous), has been named as the 2025 inductee to the Winnipeg Citizens Hall of Fame. She is the 51st inductee with her likeness unveiled today at Assiniboine Park.
August 21, 2025 —
Dr. Catherine Cook, MD, MSc, CCFP, FCFP and V.P. Emerita (Indigenous), has been named as the 2025 inductee to the Winnipeg Citizens Hall of Fame. She is the 51st inductee with her likeness unveiled today at Assiniboine Park.
Research and International News
Growing a better future: UM Natural Systems Farming research is feeding the world
August 15, 2025 —
For over 30 years, Dr. Martin Entz has been at the forefront of sustainable farming research.
August 15, 2025 —
For over 30 years, Dr. Martin Entz has been at the forefront of sustainable farming research.