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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive

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CBC: Tests commissioned by CBC show lead contamination persists in North Point Douglas

November 27, 2018 — 
Francis Zvomuya, a professor of soil science at the University of Manitoba, says he is alarmed at the results

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Bison swimmer Kelsey Wog dominates at Canada West Championships

November 25, 2018 — 
Kelsey Wog claimed four gold medals and swam to a new Canada West record in the 200m breaststroke with a time of 2:22.28.

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arborists work on trees

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Tree care course available on-line

November 20, 2018 — 
Manitoba Arborists course suitable for hobbyists, professional practitioners

Human Resources

Robotic arm grabs attention at Fort Garry campus

November 20, 2018 — 
U of M hosts close to 50 students at the Fort Garry campus for Take Our Kids to Work Day

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This illustration depicts a three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated image of a number of drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae diplococcal bacteria. Note that extending from the organisms’ exterior were type IV pili, or hair-like appendages, which in this case, are used to promote motility for these bacteria, and improve surface adherence. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery.

CTV: Canadian researchers developing ‘Trojan horse’ weapon to battle bacterial superbugs

November 16, 2018 — 
U of M researchers at the frontline of the antibiotic fight

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Food Systems Research Group

FSRG talk – Shortcuts, mixes and the transformation of American home baking, 1949-1969

November 16, 2018 — 
Nov 28 FSRG talk: Sarah Elvins explores the transformation of cooking in the home in the postwar era

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(L-R): PROFESSOR TRUST BETA IN HER LAB WITH STUDENTS YUWEI SONG AND PAMELA DRAWBRIDGE.

University of Manitoba receives 10 Canada Research Chairs

November 14, 2018 — 
New and renewed chairs will receive an investment of $9.5 million from the CRC program

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

AG e-news November 9, 2018

November 12, 2018 — 
News and events from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

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Bison Nicole Konieczny drives against Mount Royal

Bisons this week

November 5, 2018 — 
Women's hockey will play Friday at 7 p.m. against Lethbridge. Basketball will tip off on Friday with the women first at 6 p.m and the men at 8 p.m.

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Sustainability

Help shape education for sustainability at U of M

November 1, 2018 — 
This fall, a workshop is being held to encourage faculty to share their thoughts on how to encourage education for sustainability on campus. The workshops will explore the approaches, opportunities and barriers around educating for sustainability at the University of Manitoba.

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