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Rural road.

Understanding software learning in rural Canada

March 9, 2018 — 
The field of human-computer interaction investigates how people use computers

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Maureen Flaherty, assistant professor in peace and conflict studies.

Bridge builder

March 9, 2018 — 
Maureen Flaherty’s first visit to Ukraine in 2000 represented a 'turning point' in her life

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Terry Fox Research Institute supports trailblazing work of biologist helping brain cancer patients

March 7, 2018 — 
Brain cancer research in Manitoba has received a boost with news that a U of M researcher has won a prestigious cancer research award

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The “Forces of Nature” series, created by the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo have been installed between the Armes Buller buildings. These pop-art-influenced pieces highlight the groundbreaking contributions of women to the study of science.

Op-ed: Good news for women and good news for science in Canada

March 7, 2018 — 
'The opportunity is real to write a better script'

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HIV/AIDS ribbon on white background

Study sheds new light on why the effectiveness of a popular HIV prevention method varies in women

February 28, 2018 — 
The study highlights the major role of genital inflammation in HIV risk and in modifying the efficacy of HIV prevention strategies

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Microbiology lab on SET Day. // Image from R Massinon

High schools students explore science, engineering and technology at #SETDay2018

February 26, 2018 — 
Nearly 200 high school students and teachers arrived at the U of M campus to explore the science, engineering and technology (SET) playground

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Canola plants.

U of M support to Protein Industries Canada SuperCluster

February 23, 2018 — 
'University researchers are eager to work with Manitoba companies and companies in other parts of Canada to enhance economic growth through the Protein Industries Canada SuperCluster'

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a stethoscope wraps around the globe

Canada’s global health role, a scientific rundown

February 23, 2018 — 
U of M professor partakes in The Lancet's special series on Canada

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Carp in Lake Winnipeg may have ingested microplastic particles

Microplastics found inside fish from Lake Winnipeg

February 16, 2018 — 
'This will be an issue that is around for some time simply due to how long it takes plastics to degrade'

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U of M President David Barnard with Rachel Nickel, winner of the 2017 3MT competition.

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

3MT – Broaden your knowledge in the time it takes to brew a cup of tea

February 13, 2018 — 
Presentations range from polar bears to hoarders to antimicrobial resistance and more

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