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CTV Winnipeg: Pro-Palestinian hackers take over former Premier Heather Stefanson’s Instagram account

October 20, 2023 — 
Pro-Palestinian hackers take over former Premier Heather Stefanson's Instagram account

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Conversations for Truth and Reconciliation: The Faculty of Science’s commitment at the University of Manitoba

October 17, 2023 — 
The Faculty of Science is committed to fostering awareness, understanding and promoting dialogue and empathy towards truth and reconciliation. 

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Students News

Congrats to UM’s newest Distinguished Professors

October 13, 2023 — 
Dr. Lori Wilkinson (sociology and criminology) and Dr. Can-Ming Hu (astronomy and physics) will be honoured as Distinguished Professors this fall.

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On being appointed as a Distinguished Professor – Can-Ming Hu’s journey in science

September 26, 2023 — 
Can-Ming Hu talks about being appointed a Distinguished Professor at the University of Manitoba and his journey in science.

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Join the conversation – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 25, 2023 — 
This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Faculty of Science invites you to join the conversation.

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CSIRO’s ASKAP radio telescope on Wajarri Yamaji Country. ​Credit: CSIRO/Alex Cherney​

Discovery of two potential polar ring galaxies

September 13, 2023 — 
A group of international astronomers, including researchers from the University of Manitoba, have identified two potential polar ring galaxies, according to results published today in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

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It’s all about the trees! Let’s plant some!

September 11, 2023 — 
Join us for National Forest Week on September 17-23, 2023.

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Microbes, not chemicals: Reducing GHGs through sustainable fertilizer alternatives

September 8, 2023 — 
UM’s Ivan Oresnik is co-leading a $6 million crop production research project focused on helping farmers reduce their reliance on chemical fertilizers.

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2023 Schulich Leaders Cody McDonald and Simar Ubhi walk across campus. They are smiling as they talk to each other and there are green trees in the background. Cody wears glasses and dark clothing under a plaid shirt. Simar wears a blue dress shirt with khakis.

Students News

Impressive resumes and bright futures: meet the 2023 Schulich Leaders

September 8, 2023 — 
Two outstanding incoming UM students have once again been awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships. Simar Ubhi (Engineering), from Kildonan-East Collegiate, and Cody McDonald (Science), from Murdoch Mackay Collegiate, are this year’s Schulich Leaders.  

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Research and International News

Four new Royal Society of Canada scholars named at UM

September 5, 2023 — 
Four UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), the country’s most esteemed association of scholars and scientists.

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