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Investment feeds organic grain research

September 26, 2016 — 
Federal and provincial government provide funding for new equipment and resources

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HIV/AIDS ribbon on white background

New evidence on why some women are more at risk for HIV infection

September 22, 2016 — 
Understanding what bacteria has to do with HIV

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A papyri from the sixth or seventh century CE detailing a loan of money // Photo: Mike Sampson, U of M

When all hell breaks loose in Classics

September 20, 2016 — 
This fall will see U of M host a trio of events centered on papyri—including the new poems by Sappho

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Artist impression of the heart of galaxy NGC 1068. Credit: NRAO/AUI/NSF; D. Berry / Skyworks

Black hole hidden within its own exhaust

September 15, 2016 — 
“Think of a black hole as an engine. It’s fueled by material falling in on it from a flattened disk of dust and gas. But like any engine, a black hole can also emit exhaust,”

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Dr. Andrew Halayko.

Breathing made easier

September 15, 2016 — 
Asthma and COPD research pioneer inducted into Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

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Duo inducted into RSC College

September 13, 2016 — 
Professors Ekram Hossain and Andrew Woolford have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

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Professor Stéphane McLachlan will lead a novel study exploring the pros and cons of hydropower development on the environment and Indigenous communities across Canada. // Photo: FreeNatureStock

Working together to solve modern problems

September 13, 2016 — 
Four University of Manitoba researchers are among the recipients of the latest $163-million funding announcement from the Government of Canada

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Gord Downie and University of Manitoba partner on unique Reconciliation project

September 9, 2016 — 
Downie pledges proceeds from project to support work of NCTR in honouring stories of Residential School Survivors

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Evelyn Baxter, Charlie Wenjack’s sister, with Gord Downie outside her home in Ogoki Post, Ont. // PHOTO: Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler

Gord Downie’s statement on Chanie Wenjack and the need for the NCTR at the U of M

September 9, 2016 — 
“I am trying in this small way to help spread what Murray Sinclair said, ‘This is not an aboriginal problem. This is a Canadian problem.’”

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Ry Moran.

Globe and Mail: Can you hear Gord Downie’s call for reconciliation?

September 9, 2016 — 
'It is exceptionally powerful when we see one of Canada's most well-known and loved performers, Gord Downie, lend his voice in the struggle for Truth and Reconciliation.'

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