UM Today Archives
Transforming the power grid : Editor's Picks
February 4, 2019 — Carl Ho’s research is helping power producers transition to the era of the smart grid
Forecasting an ever-changing climate : Climate Change Research 2019
February 4, 2019 — Julienne Stroeve's work measures and interprets changes to snow and sea ice cover in the Arctic Ocean as a result of climate change, and cautions the world about its impact
Wpg Free Press: Donation opens doors for Alzheimer’s study subjects : Network News
February 4, 2019 — A Winnipeg researcher who is studying a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is looking for more participants for her program —and just got the funding to help more people access it
Alumni News
Marcia Nozick: 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Professional Achievement : News
February 4, 2019 — Nozick founded EMBERS, an innovative temporary labour company that has helped thousands of people facing work barriers attain full-time employment
Introducing the ResearchLIFE Winter 2019 issue : ResearchLIFE Winter 2019
February 3, 2019 — The research enterprise at the U of M has grown considerably over the past five years
The human architect : ResearchLIFE Winter 2019
February 3, 2019 — Pourang Irani is focused on enhancing our human capabilities by providing data in ways that will help us make better decisions and navigate our day-to-day
Continuing the legacy : ResearchLIFE Winter 2019
February 3, 2019 — 'By centering Indigenous voices, we not only provide a greater understanding on diabetes development in Indigenous youth, but locate our science within the greater social, cultural and historical context'
Operations and Maintenance News
Fort Garry campus riverbank stabilization and infrastructure repair begins : Network News
February 2, 2019 — An infrastructure project related to riverbank stabilization at the Fort Garry campus is slated. Work will soon commence on the reconstruction of Outfall No. 2 located on the south side of campus near Drake Centre and Alumni Lane.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Researcher examines cellular function for clues to brain disorders : Network News
February 1, 2019 — Big questions could potentially redefine our views of the brain and brain disorders.
Faculty of Law News
Students Reflect on Preparing for Law School : Network News
February 1, 2019 — For Bell Let’s Talk Day, law students of the Robson Mental Health Group invited their peers to consider the question, “Looking back now, what would you tell yourself prior to entering law school?” The anonymous answers were posted on a white board in the Faculty’s main hallway, and sparked a lot of conversations, said Bethany Hutlet (3L), one of the organizers. “It was meant to be an honest discussion,” she said, “so I was pleased people were frank.”





