Biological Sciences News Archive
Faculty of Science
Back by popular demand: Science Rendezvous 2025
April 29, 2025 —
Get ready for Manitoba’s largest hands-on science and engineering festival. Join us on Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. right here in Winnipeg, at the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus.
Sustainability
Sustainability award winners announced!
April 17, 2025 —
An exceptional group of students, staff and faculty were recognized with 2025 UM Sustainability Awards.
Faculty of Science
CBC News: A biotech company has, sort of, revived the long-extinct dire wolf
April 9, 2025 —
Scientists say Colossal's pups are an impressive feat, but more 'dire-ish'
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Join us April 1 for the 2025 3MT finals event
March 24, 2025 —
Meet the 2025 3MT© Finalists and don’t miss this exciting event tonight at 7 p.m., at the Robert B. Shultz Theatre in St John's College, Fort Garry campus.
Faculty of Science
Be bold! Dr. Melanie Lalonde on being among Canada’s most powerful women: top 100 awards
January 17, 2025 —
Dr. Lalonde's recent accomplishment, being among Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women as an Amex Emerging Leader, comes to no one's surprise as she is an extraordinary example of making bold choices and exploring new perspectives.
Faculty of Science
Volunteer with Science Rendezvous 2025
January 10, 2025 —
Science Rendezvous 2025 volunteer applications are now open!
Faculty of Arts
UM in the news: Top 10 UM newsmakers for 2024
December 8, 2024 —
UM experts and researchers were featured in media stories locally, nationally and globally. Read on to find out who were the Top 10 UM newsmakers for 2024.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
The Globe and Mail: Circular-economy-based food systems
November 22, 2024 —
Circular-economy-based food systems
Faculty of Science
Get to know the Department of Biological Sciences
November 21, 2024 —
At the Department of Biological Sciences, students have the opportunity to not only study living organisms but also learn skills such as data literacy and science communication that will serve them well in whatever career path they choose.
Research and International
UM awarded $2.5 million to establish a new global innovation centre for plant resilience
November 13, 2024 —
Dr. Olivia Wilkins, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences has been awarded $2.5 million through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Alliance Grant program, to fund the Canadian contribution to the new USD 16.3 million Global Center: Sustainable Plant Innovation and Resilience through International Teamwork (C-SPIRIT).