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Polypharmacy: Are we overmedicating older Canadians? : Network News

October 1, 2018 —  Join us on Oct. 29 to learn about the latest research on the use of medication and potential harm, while we discuss how research can drive advancement of clinical knowledge and improve patient care of older adults

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Advancing collaborative care with older adults : Seniors and Elders Month

October 1, 2018 —  The Centre on Aging offers a speaker series in which researchers have an opportunity to share insights in aging-related fields

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Honourary Doctors Jim and Sandra Piblado return to Robson Hall each year to present Dean's Honour students with Pitblado Scholarships.

Faculty of Law News

Celebrating Student Achievement Awards Night : Network News

September 28, 2018 —  Robson Hall’s annual "Celebrating Student Achievement Awards" night took place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 and was attended by a full compliment of students who received awards this year, and their families.

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Law Student Alyssa Bird and her mother Ramona share a Water Ceremony and smudge with nuclear conference international guest speakers.

Faculty of Law News

International Legal Community Find Winnipeg a Centre for Nuclear Peace : Network News

September 28, 2018 —  Coinciding with the United Nations’ International day of Peace and the declared year of “Peace,” which celebrated the 70thanniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dr. Jonathan Black-Branch, Dean of Law, organized an international conference regarding challenges posed by nuclear weapons.

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Schulich Leader’s plans for the future are definitely up in the air : Leadership 2018

September 27, 2018 —  Michael Kehler is entering the department of mechanical engineering with the goal of specializing in aerospace technology

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Faculty of Education News

Panelists share experiences with inclusion in education : International Day of Persons with Disabilities

September 27, 2018 —  Three months into her PhD program, Nancy Hansen ran into her first experience with discrimination during her education journey

Depression and mental illness

Mental illness in childhood a strong predictor of troubles in adulthood : Campus News

September 27, 2018 —  Children and teens who experience mental illness are at increased risk for adverse mental health and social outcomes as adults, a study by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) at the University of Manitoba shows

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University Affairs: Teaching tips to consider for your classroom : UM in the News

September 27, 2018 —  University Affairs has published seven teaching tips from its readers -- professors -- about teaching tips or tools they can't live without. U of M professor Sri Ranjan offered his: the iPad.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

U of M alumni, faculty shine as Canadian Medical Hall of Fame laureates : Network News

September 26, 2018 —  New portrait wall honours achievements

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New Academic Jobs – September 26, 2018 : Network News

September 26, 2018 —  New Academic Jobs - September 26, 2018

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