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Putting the best research tools in the hands of Canada’s scientists

April 11, 2018 — 
More than $42 million in funding for research infrastructure projects across the country

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Dr. Peter Kulchyski, Professor of Native Studies, Faculty of Arts - recipient of the 2017 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award. // Photo by Mike Latschislaw

Bush Ethics: Decolonizing the university

April 11, 2018 — 
Professor Peter Kulchyski (Native Studies) is the recipient of the 2017 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award

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On April 14 Science marches on!

April 9, 2018 — 
For an event that only started a year ago, the March for Science has a lot of momentum behind it

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Solar cell pioneer speaks on alternative energy sources

April 9, 2018 — 
World-renowned electrochemist Michael Grätzel's upcoming lecture, entitled “Energy Beyond Oil,” will review recent progress in the area of exploitation of solar energy converters

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Aerial shot of campus in teh winter

Buildings reopen on Fort Garry campus

April 1, 2018 — 
All affected buildings reopened; classes resume April 3

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Species-specific crop protection

March 28, 2018 — 
Mark Belmonte, researcher and associate professor at the University of Manitoba, uses big data and next-generation genetic sequencing to develop crop protection products. One new result is an RNA interference molecule that can stop sclerotinia stem rot.

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‘It’s for the birds’: UofM MSc student wins top prize as ‘Canada’s New Noah 2018’

March 23, 2018 — 
Biological Masters student Amélie Roberto-Charron has just been chosen for a prestigious national scholarship

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Remembering our roots:  UofM’s Herbarium catalogues Manitoba’s flora for generations

March 23, 2018 — 
Tucked away in a sunny corner of the fourth floor of the Buller Building, you’ll find the Vascular Plant Herbarium of the Department of Biological Sciences.

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Volunteer for Science Rendezvous!

March 22, 2018 — 
Consider volunteering for Science Rendezvous, the largest celebration of science and engineering in Canada!

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Dr. David Barnard presented Sherwin Khalili Ghomi with the Dr. Archie McNicol Prize for 1st Place in the 3MT competition

Rock-solid performance wows judges at 3MT

March 22, 2018 — 
International student gave strong presentation on designing buildings to withstand earthquakes

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