Faculty of Science News Archive

November 5, 2025 — 
From Manitoba to Berlin: Breaking Walls in Antibiotic Resistance! Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Luma Clarindo Lopes are heading to the 2025 Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin! Luma, winner of Falling Walls Lab Manitoba, will present her groundbreaking idea on antibiotic resistance, representing both Manitoba and Canada on the global stage. Their participation highlights Manitoba’s growing impact in research and innovation.

October 29, 2025 — 
“If we lose polar bears from the Arctic … nothing can replace that,” Holly Gamblin, Lead author and wildlife biologist at University of Manitoba, told As It Happens host Nil Köksal. “There's no other comparable species that is doing this.” 

October 29, 2025 — 
In July 2025, 35 high school students from across Canada joined Shad Manitoba at the University of Manitoba to build their skills, shape their mindset, and gain confidence for an ever-changing world. Shad is a transformational summer program and a launchpad for young innovators, now returning to UM for the third year in a row.

October 29, 2025 — 
Wawatay (Anishinaabe for Northern Lights) offers First Nations, Métis and Inuit students the chance to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing into their science degree, while also providing hands-on research and experiential learning opportunities. 

October 20, 2025 — 
David Gerhard, computer science professor at the University of Manitoba, said while he cannot comment on this specific case, this is the risk that exists “now that we have these machines that can do this kind of work

October 6, 2025 — 
It's harvest moon time, and it's just one of three supermoons this year. So what makes it so special? We'll hear from Danielle Pahud, Physics and Astronomy, University of Manitoba.

October 4, 2025 — 
The evening, titled Artificial Intelligence for Beginners, will feature David Gerhard, who teaches at the University of Manitoba. It is being held at Westworth United Church in River Heights at 6 p.m.

September 26, 2025 — 
The expansion of the Port of Churchill raises concerns about increased marine traffic and noise disrupting beluga whale populations, as highlighted by Dr. Marianne Marcoux, Adjunct Professor, Biological Sciences of the University of Manitoba.

September 10, 2025 — 
The Merit Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, scholarly and creative work, service, and include a special category dedicated to Indigenous Achievement. Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2024 Merit Awards.

August 25, 2025 — 
UM is pleased to announce the funding of five innovative projects through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund. This fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors, and librarians to engage in SoTL research that increases knowledge in teaching pedagogy and learning.