Faculty of Science News Archive
Faculty of Science News
CTV News: ‘Terrified me’: Winnipeg musician claims her voice was used by AI
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 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
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CBC News: Harvest Moon is the first of three special supermoons happening tonight.
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 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.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Helping seniors simplify through AI
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.
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.
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CTV: Impact of Port of Churchill expansion on wildlife
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 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.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Celebrating the Merit Award recipients of 2024
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.
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.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Building a culture of teaching innovation
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.
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.
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CTV Winnipeg: How to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower
August 13, 2025 —
How to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower
August 13, 2025 —
How to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower
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CBC Manitoba: How Netflix’s Marriage Story is keeping wolves at bay south of the border
August 8, 2025 —
How Netflix's Marriage Story is keeping wolves at bay south of the border
August 8, 2025 —
How Netflix's Marriage Story is keeping wolves at bay south of the border
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CBC Manitoba: Manitoba researchers part of team working to unravel mystery of largest black hole merger ever detected
July 20, 2025 —
Discovery helps us understand 'where we come from,' says U of M Canada Research Chair in Extreme Astrophysics
July 20, 2025 —
Discovery helps us understand 'where we come from,' says U of M Canada Research Chair in Extreme Astrophysics
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UM researcher in statistics is advancing our understanding of diseases caused by microbiome changes
July 11, 2025 —
When we think about how statisticians contribute to our society, their work on genetics and diseases might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, that is exactly what Kevin McGregor, assistant professor at the Faculty of Science, is doing. McGregor’s work revolves around statistical genetics. He develops quantitative methodologies to analyse high-dimensional genetic data.
July 11, 2025 —
When we think about how statisticians contribute to our society, their work on genetics and diseases might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, that is exactly what Kevin McGregor, assistant professor at the Faculty of Science, is doing. McGregor’s work revolves around statistical genetics. He develops quantitative methodologies to analyse high-dimensional genetic data.