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Meet Chyngyz Erkinbaev, 2024 Rh Award Winner in the Applied Science category

May 22, 2025 — 
Dr. Chyngyz Erkinbaev is an associate professor in smart technologies for food process engineering and recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Emerging Researcher Award in the Applied Sciences.

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Meet Can-Ming Hu, the 2024 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Award winner

May 22, 2025 — 
Dr. Can-Ming Hu is a distinguished professor of Physics and Astronomy and recipient of the 2024 Dr. John M. Bowman Rh Institute Award.

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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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