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Newly Funded Research Could Revolutionize Quantum Technologies

January 22, 2025 — 
A new research project is set to explore what is sometimes called ‘quantum weirdness’ in certain types of magnetic materials. Researchers are examining how excitations that can be produced in some magnetic materials through interactions with light might be used in quantum technologies.

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planetary alignment happening in January, 2025

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Portage Online: Stargazing in Portage la Prairie: Don’t miss the planetary alignment

January 20, 2025 — 
Stargazing in Portage la Prairie: Don't miss the planetary alignment

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Dr. Melanie Lalonde at the WXN award ceremony standing in front of the BEBOLD sign.

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Be bold! Dr. Melanie Lalonde on being among Canada’s most powerful women: top 100 awards

January 17, 2025 — 
Dr. Lalonde's recent accomplishment, being among Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women as an Amex Emerging Leader, comes to no one's surprise as she is an extraordinary example of making bold choices and exploring new perspectives.

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Lab2Market Program Receives $95 Million to Boost Innovation and Entrepreneurship

January 15, 2025 — 
UM researchers will join researchers from across the country to bring ideas and inventions to market with the potential to make a global impact.

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A person working on a laptop computer and holding a cellphone in their left hand.

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CBC Manitoba: PowerSchool paid hackers a fee to delete stolen data: Manitoba school board memo

January 13, 2025 — 
80 per cent of school divisions in Manitoba have been impacted by the data breach, says the province

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A volunteer creating a big soap and water bubble around a little kid.

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Volunteer with Science Rendezvous 2025

January 10, 2025 — 
Science Rendezvous 2025 volunteer applications are now open!

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Supporting Open Dialogue and Academic Freedom

January 8, 2025 — 
Update from President Benarroch on public statements

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The Conversation: Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse

December 18, 2024 — 
Are you helping an elderly parent with some holiday shopping and need to get reimbursed? Have they asked you to pay some bills or e-transfer funds to the grandkids from their accounts? You aren’t alone.

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Glenlea observatory dome opening

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Opening of the new observatory – Media coverage

December 18, 2024 — 
Opening of the new observatory - Media coverage

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Compilation of people's photos at the Faculty of Science.

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That’s a wrap – 2024 at the Faculty of Science

December 16, 2024 — 
Welcome to our 2024 journey of innovation and discovery at the Faculty of Science. This was yet another year where we made transformative progress in expanding the frontiers of knowledge, enhancing student experience and fostering an inclusive community. Join us as we take a look back at the highlights of 2024.

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