Biological Sciences News Archive
Undergrad helping develop better canola crops
December 16, 2016 —
Through Experience Research, undergrad Vanessa Hoi is trying to identify genes essential for crop production
$2.4 million in research funding for new and renewed research chairs
December 9, 2016 —
Two new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) have been awarded to University of Manitoba and a third has been renewed
Faculty of Science
CBC: Killer whales eating their way farther into Manitoba
December 5, 2016 —
Research scientist, Steven Ferguson, biological sciences, will be presenting his findings in Winnipeg this week at ArcticNet 2016, the largest single gathering of scientists focused on the rapidly changing Arctic.
Faculty of Science
Three Faculty of Science Students take home prizes from Undergraduate Research Poster Competition
November 2, 2016 —
Congratulations the three students from the Faculty who took home prizes in this year's competition
Faculty of Science
Former U of M Botany Student Wins Innovate Manitoba’s 2016 Venture Challenge
June 29, 2016 —
Businesswoman combines botany degree and marketing studies to create sucessful business
New research provides further insight into the sexual rituals of peacocks
April 29, 2016 —
Researchers have discovered that it’s not the length of a peacocks tail feathers that matter, but how they use them
CBC: Winnipeg student heading to national science competition for 2nd year
April 19, 2016 —
Student worked with Prof. Mark Belmonte
Seven surprising results from shrinking sea ice and other research excellence
April 7, 2016 —
Recognizing outstanding research accomplishments
CANDID: Meet Bailey Rankine
March 10, 2016 —
Her research has taken her from sea turtles to oats. She fears no animals, love the Dallas Cowboys, fishing and one particular podcast.
Graduate students who really know their stuff
February 17, 2016 —
Twelve finalists made it through the 3MT heats and move on to compete in the final competition on Thursday, Feb. 25