Community Stories News Archive
Faculty of Science
Full STEAM ahead – Science Rendezvous!
May 8, 2018 —
Science Rendezvous, a free day of fun and discovery returns to the University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus Saturday, May 12
Faculty of Science
‘Messy and Magical’: Elementary students to enjoy ‘Discovery Days’ May 3 and 4
April 27, 2018 —
Paper marbling, a potions class à la Hogwarts School of Wizardry!, math mania or a physics stunts show? These are just some of the options available to the nearly 2,000 elementary school students attending this year’s “Discovery Days” on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus. Hosted by the Faculties of Science and Engineering on May 3rd and 4th.
Faculty of Science
Mathlete in the House: NFLer-cum-mathematician John Urschel to deliver public lecture at U of M
April 23, 2018 —
When Stephen Kirkland, head of the Department of Mathematics, invited John Urschel, former NFL star, PhD student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, (MIT), to speak at the U of M, the gesture, he confesses, wasn’t solely altruistic. There was a bit of self-interest at play as well.
Faculty of Science
On April 14 Science marches on!
April 9, 2018 —
For an event that only started a year ago, the March for Science has a lot of momentum behind it
Faculty of Science
‘It’s for the birds’: UofM MSc student wins top prize as ‘Canada’s New Noah 2018’
March 23, 2018 —
Biological Masters student Amélie Roberto-Charron has just been chosen for a prestigious national scholarship
Faculty of Science
Remembering our roots: UofM’s Herbarium catalogues Manitoba’s flora for generations
March 23, 2018 —
Tucked away in a sunny corner of the fourth floor of the Buller Building, you’ll find the Vascular Plant Herbarium of the Department of Biological Sciences.
Extended Education
At Migizii Agamik, Access students share love and support
February 27, 2018 —
“I don’t know what I would do without the Access program.... It’s hard to know where you belong and can feel safe. It’s here.”- Kristin Flattery
Faculty of Science
Interdisciplinary plant science conference brings top researchers to Winnipeg
December 19, 2017 —
The latest discoveries and innovations in plant biology were showcased recently in downtown Winnipeg at the Alt Hotel during the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists (CSPB) and Canadian Botanical Association, (CBA) Joint Western Regional Meeting, December 10-12, 2017.
Faculty of Science
This little App came to market: UofM students develop LinkUp to connect Winnipeggers
December 4, 2017 —
New App connects Winnipeggers with each other and local businesses.
Faculty of Science
Life as a ‘Brog’: Susan Cooper’s love affair with math
October 30, 2017 —
Meet Dr. Susan Cooper whose enthusiasm for Math is obvious