Chemistry News Archive
Faculty of Science
International Student Intern to Research Effectiveness of ‘Healing’ Plants
April 19, 2016 —
Divya Lairikyengbam of India will share her knowledge of her local plants as used for medicinal purposes with Dr. John Sorensen, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry
Breaking it Down
April 18, 2016 —
When Michael Eskin wants to make a point about his favourite subject, lectures, overhead projectors and handouts aren’t enough
NSERC funds two projects focused on laser technology and water contamination
March 1, 2016 —
Investment of $1.09 million will impact research concerned with Canada's manufacturing and fuel industries
New twist in an ancient fight
February 16, 2016 —
Removing bacteria’s defence gives us a new offence
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Four more to be reckoned with
November 25, 2015 —
New Vanier Scholars receiving major grants to study subjects as varied as nutritional foods, crop disease, pollution and genocide
Get to know our 2015 Vanier Scholars
November 25, 2015 —
Jonathan Challis is a science enthusiast and mentor, especially to First Nations communities and inner-city youth.
Faculty of Science
Lecture: Isaac Newton’s Alchemy
October 6, 2015 —
Why one of the most insightful scientists in history was convinced that alchemical transformations were scientifically plausible.
Lecture: The standoff between humans and microbes
August 25, 2015 —
Kim Lewis, discoverer of new antibiotic, will deliver this year's 2015 Armes Lecture on Sept 10
New funding to develop targeted cancer treatments with fewer side effects
August 24, 2015 —
Dr. Sean McKenna has received two separate grants to support two new studies.
Research and International
Water for life
August 19, 2015 —
It’s a fine day to be a scientist-in-training with the U of M’s CREATE H2O program, where students partner with First Nations across Manitoba and Ontario to improve water and sanitation security.