Price Faculty of Engineering News Archive
Libraries
Science Library closes for renovation beginning May 1, 2024
August 20, 2024 —
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: Shelter growing health and hope
July 30, 2024 —
The idea for the vertical farm all started last March with a lettuce donation by a biosystem engineering Masters student at the University of Manitoba.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Great Lakes industry pledge catches on
July 26, 2024 —
Great Lakes industry pledge catches on
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Engineering your future
July 26, 2024 —
From developing solutions and implementation of renewable energy, to being a cyber security specialist against AI generative, the career pathways are vast for these engineering students.
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Students take on sustainable development projects in Honduras
July 15, 2024 —
Students travelled to Honduras to gain valuable real-world engineering and sustainable development experience with the help of Global Brigades.
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Engineering Responses to Wicked Problems
July 15, 2024 —
The theme of the conference, “Engineering Responses to Wicked Problems,” emphasized the difficulty of issues in our current world. It aimed to focus attendees' on problems that are seemingly impossible to solve because of incomplete, contradictory and changing requirements.
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An interview with WOMEN’s outgoing and incoming presidents
June 23, 2024 —
June 23 is recognized as International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). The Women of Manitoba Engineering Network (WOMEN) celebrates and supports women in engineering year-round through supportive initiatives and the promotion of accomplishments by female-identifying engineers.
Research and International
UM-led research paves way for climate adaptive food systems for Indigenous and marginalized groups
June 21, 2024 —
A diverse team of researchers spanning six continents and more than ten countries has received funding from the Government of Canada to improve access to culturally significant foods for disadvantaged communities around the world.
Research and International
UM researchers to develop sustainable extraction methods for critical minerals
June 17, 2024 —
UM researchers are collaborating with industry and academic partners to develop innovative technologies and sustainable practices to address key issues related to critical metals exploration and extraction.
St. John's College
Scholarships changing the lives of students
June 12, 2024 —
St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.