Computer Science News Archive

Faculty of Science
CTV Winnipeg: Pro-Palestinian hackers take over former Premier Heather Stefanson’s Instagram account
October 20, 2023 —
Pro-Palestinian hackers take over former Premier Heather Stefanson's Instagram account

Extended Education
Consider the future of AI and how to work with it
July 10, 2023 —
This fall, learn about AI and lifelong learning at a series of free webinars offered by UM Extended Education, and understand the possibilities with a micro-certificate to be offered early next year.

Faculty of Science
How Epidemics End
January 20, 2023 —
How do societies know when an epidemic is over and normal life can resume? What are the criteria and markers of an epidemic’s end, and who has the insight, authority, and credibility to decipher these signs? Join Dr. Erica Charters, professor of the global history of medicine at the University of Oxford for an insightful conversation on how war, disease, and state formation intersect. Erica Charters currently leads a multidisciplinary project on How Epidemics End.

Faculty of Science
Discover Your Future in Science: Upcoming Information Sessions
January 13, 2023 —
Attention all students: Do you have passion for science but you aren’t sure what you can do with a science degree? If so, consider attending The Discover Your Future in Science series.

Extended Education
Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning Solutions
November 16, 2022 —
"This program provides a basic understanding of what’s possible and how you can apply it. AI is such an effective and useful area for business.” - Briana Brownell

Extended Education
Preparing for a future powered by technology
November 10, 2022 —
“Algorithms and data sets are becoming part of the new business model. They require new skills and new ways of learning.” - Rod Lastra

Extended Education
Imagine what AI and Machine Learning can do for you
May 17, 2022 —
“I see it as an important new kind of literacy. If you don’t understand AI and Machine Learning, others have an advantage over you. You don’t need to program but you need to understand.” - Cunyet Akcora

Students
Meet this year’s Schulich Leaders: Jordon Hong
August 31, 2021 —
With an outstanding academic record and remarkable volunteer work, Jordon Hong is entering the Faculty of Science as one of the University of Manitoba’s Schulich Leaders and beginning his journey in the computer science program.

Faculty of Science
Cheer on the Faculty of Science 3MT 2021 Competitors
August 6, 2021 —
On August 10 and 11, 2021, students will be challenged to showcase their research to a general audience in a three-minute or less in a 3MT competition. Part of the Faculty of Science, Student Undergraduate Summer Research Experience Program.

Faculty of Science
NSERC 2021 research grant recipients announced
July 13, 2021 —
From the Subarctic to Subatomic Physics, several big ideas from scientists at the Faculty of Science have received funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants Program