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Woman walking

The way of wellness – one step at a time

July 21, 2021 — 
'As options for wellness have lessened, it would appear many have returned to the basics and essentials.  I am referring to the practice of walking, an unassuming human activity that has shaped our species to the very core.' 

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Left to right: Vanier Scholars - Felicia Masenu, Karli Rapinda, Daniel Arujo, Anne Manson and Banting Fellows - Lauren Kepkiewicz, Phil Grayson

Banting Fellows and Vanier Scholars awarded to UM

July 15, 2021 — 
UM welcomes two Banting Postdoctoral Fellows to its ranks and congratulates four doctoral students on receiving Vanier Scholarships

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New Academic Jobs – July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021 — 
New Academic Jobs - July 14, 2021

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Congratulations to three new UM Distinguished Professors

July 14, 2021 — 
Dr. Mostafa Fayek, Dr. Thomas Hack, and Dr. Sandra Kouritzin are 2021 recipients, effective May 19

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Judy Anderson.

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Global News: Winnipeg woman pays $200K to join Virgin Galactic flight to space

July 12, 2021 — 
Judy Anderson, a retired University of Manitoba professor, has been saving for her trip to space since 2010

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CBC: Northern Manitoba First Nation aims to help feed community, fight diabetes with expanded vertical farm project

July 9, 2021 — 
Opaskwayak Cree Nation working with U of M on project using smart technology to help grow veggies year-round

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New Academic Jobs – July 7, 2021

July 7, 2021 — 
New Academic Jobs - July 7, 2021

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UM congratulates Mary Simon on her appointment as first Indigenous Governor General

July 6, 2021 — 
'Her appointment is a significant and inspirational moment for Canada'

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Beluga whale photo from Unsplash.

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CBC: Nunavut PhD student wins award for research that blends Inuit knowledge and western science

July 5, 2021 — 
Enooyaq Sudlovenick, who was raised on Baffin Island, Nunavut, is one of the 2021 recipients of the Weston Family Award in Northern Research

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three students working on equipment in nanofab lab

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Strengthening innovation in Manitoba

July 5, 2021 — 
More than $3.7 million in new funding to support collaboration between academic and industry and strengthen innovation ecosystems in Western Canada

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