Faculty of Science News Archive
Faculty of Science News
Get to know the Department of Computer Science
July 4, 2025 —
Are you looking for a program that makes you ready for the ever-evolving careers in tech? Are you passionate about interdisciplinary research in high-demand fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity? Is having a welcoming community to support you in your academic journey important to you? Then look no further than the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba.
July 4, 2025 —
Are you looking for a program that makes you ready for the ever-evolving careers in tech? Are you passionate about interdisciplinary research in high-demand fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity? Is having a welcoming community to support you in your academic journey important to you? Then look no further than the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba.
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Strengthening Canadian physics and medical physics through service and innovative leadership
June 27, 2025 —
From his significant contributions to the fields of physics and medical physics in Canada to his innovative leadership at CancerCare Manitoba, Dr. Stephen Pistorius consistently takes an active role in serving his community. He is currently a professor and associate head in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba, as well as the director of the Medical Physics program. He has recently been awarded the 2025 CAP-COMP Peter Kirkby Memorial Medal for Outstanding Service to Canadian Physics.
June 27, 2025 —
From his significant contributions to the fields of physics and medical physics in Canada to his innovative leadership at CancerCare Manitoba, Dr. Stephen Pistorius consistently takes an active role in serving his community. He is currently a professor and associate head in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba, as well as the director of the Medical Physics program. He has recently been awarded the 2025 CAP-COMP Peter Kirkby Memorial Medal for Outstanding Service to Canadian Physics.
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Honouring Indigenous excellence in science
June 20, 2025 —
A warm sense of pride and community filled the University Centre conference room as the first annual Wawatay celebration dinner brought together students, staff and faculty to honour the academic achievements and collective strength of the Wawatay Scholars.
June 20, 2025 —
A warm sense of pride and community filled the University Centre conference room as the first annual Wawatay celebration dinner brought together students, staff and faculty to honour the academic achievements and collective strength of the Wawatay Scholars.
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Meet Quinn Kelly Neale, the recipient of 2025 UM Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize
June 12, 2025 —
Quinn Kelly Neale is a Winnipeg-born student at the University of Manitoba who recently graduated with MSc from the Department of Chemistry and has started his PhD program in the Department of Internal Medicine. Neale has received the 2025 University of Manitoba Distinguished Master's Thesis Prize. The award recognizes the thesis to be a ground-breaking piece of original work. The Faculty of Science communications team reached out to Neale to learn more about his experience as a MSc student, his research and his plans for the future.
June 12, 2025 —
Quinn Kelly Neale is a Winnipeg-born student at the University of Manitoba who recently graduated with MSc from the Department of Chemistry and has started his PhD program in the Department of Internal Medicine. Neale has received the 2025 University of Manitoba Distinguished Master's Thesis Prize. The award recognizes the thesis to be a ground-breaking piece of original work. The Faculty of Science communications team reached out to Neale to learn more about his experience as a MSc student, his research and his plans for the future.
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CBC News: A website claims wildfire destroyed a single mom’s clothing warehouse. But the store doesn’t exist
June 11, 2025 —
Fake website claiming 'last chance to own' items from non-existent Flin Flon business 'disgusting': mayor
June 11, 2025 —
Fake website claiming 'last chance to own' items from non-existent Flin Flon business 'disgusting': mayor
Faculty of Science News
CBC Manitoba: How to spot the Strawberry Moon
June 10, 2025 —
How to spot the Strawberry Moon
June 10, 2025 —
How to spot the Strawberry Moon
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CBC Cross Country Checkup: Is AI creating a generation of cheaters or achievers?
June 9, 2025 —
AI use and abuse is on the rise.
June 9, 2025 —
AI use and abuse is on the rise.
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How UM students aim to stop cholera outbreaks without any antibiotics
June 5, 2025 —
At the 2025 Science 3K Pitch Competition, Rana Ahmed presented the ground-breaking idea. She introduced combating cholera outbreaks in underrepresented nations by engineering probiotics. Being a waterborne disease, cholera can easily be transmitted. This is common, especially in places that suffer from crises, war and disasters. The current solution is through antibiotics. It is expensive, requires a doctor’s prescription and affects the immune system negatively.
June 5, 2025 —
At the 2025 Science 3K Pitch Competition, Rana Ahmed presented the ground-breaking idea. She introduced combating cholera outbreaks in underrepresented nations by engineering probiotics. Being a waterborne disease, cholera can easily be transmitted. This is common, especially in places that suffer from crises, war and disasters. The current solution is through antibiotics. It is expensive, requires a doctor’s prescription and affects the immune system negatively.
Faculty of Science News
The Free Press: Province kills city’s sulfur gas ground squirrel extermination plans
June 2, 2025 —
Province kills city’s sulfur gas ground squirrel extermination plans
June 2, 2025 —
Province kills city’s sulfur gas ground squirrel extermination plans
Students News
The highest standing
May 29, 2025 —
Six students have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.
May 29, 2025 —
Six students have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.





