Environment Earth and Resources News Archive
Deserts within our urban food system
February 22, 2018 —
Accessibility of nutritious food in some Winnipeg neighbourhoods a challenge
Faculty of Arts
Food for Thought: Dried fish matters
February 20, 2018 —
Second talk in series focuses on the social economy of dried fish for livelihoods and food security
Microplastics found inside fish from Lake Winnipeg
February 16, 2018 —
'This will be an issue that is around for some time simply due to how long it takes plastics to degrade'
Faculty of Graduate Studies
3MT – Broaden your knowledge in the time it takes to brew a cup of tea
February 13, 2018 —
Presentations range from polar bears to hoarders to antimicrobial resistance and more
New discussion series guarantees to provide Food for Thought
January 19, 2018 —
The recently formed Food Systems Research Group launches their Food for Thought seminar and knowledge sharing series
Alumni and faculty appointed to the Order of Canada
January 2, 2018 —
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette announced new appointments to the Order of Canada, including U of M alumni and faculty
Students
Top student success stories of 2017
December 21, 2017 —
The 140th anniversary year saw new discoveries, new scholarship winners and many other significant achievements by outstanding U of M students
Indigenous
Top Indigenous stories of 2017
December 21, 2017 —
It was another tremendous year of accomplishments in 2017 at the University of Manitoba, including many inspiring initiatives and events that celebrate the successes of the U of M Indigenous community and advance Indigenous achievement
Top research stories of 2017
December 20, 2017 —
After much discussion, the editorial team chose these as a representative sample; they offer but a glimpse into exceptional work our community of gifted researchers and graduate students undertake
Some of our favourites of 2017
December 20, 2017 —
A look back at a few of the noteworthy stories from the year, spanning scientific discoveries, sustainability and inclusiveness