Faculty of Science research News Archive
Faculty of Science
Winnipeg Free Press: City testing AI in bid to smarten up services
June 28, 2024 —
City testing AI in bid to smarten up services
Faculty of Science
Stories that instil resilience
June 28, 2024 —
June is National Indigenous History Month, and while at the Faculty of Science, we celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the Indigenous community on campus throughout the year, we wanted to take this time to listen to the journey, the proud moments, the challenges and the resilience of the Indigenous faculty, students and staff.
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.
Five people to be given highest honour at Spring Convocation 2024
June 6, 2024 —
This Spring Convocation the University of Manitoba celebrates the achievements of over 4300 graduands and recognizes the distinguished achievements of five honorary degree recipients who have made our province and country better.
Faculty of Science
Celebrating the Asian communities at the Faculty of Science
May 24, 2024 —
The Asian communities at the Faculty of Science include brilliant people from students in labs to instructors passionately teaching in classes, professors conducting ground-breaking research, and support staff who make our departments and the Faculty an extraordinary environment. With May being the Asian Heritage Month, we decided to shine the light on the contributions of the Asian communities at the Faculty and celebrate their presence.
St. John's College
Introducing St John’s College newest fellows
May 23, 2024 —
St John’s College is proud to welcome four academics to our fellowship this spring. The new fellows come from across UM, representing both the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Arts, and include a former Warden and Vice-Chancellor of SJC.
Faculty of Science
Solar + Storage: A seminar by Colin Parkin, President of e-Storage
May 22, 2024 —
Join us for “Solar + Storage: merging the benefits for increased global electrification and decarbonization” seminar by Colin Parkin, President, e-Storage on June 6th, 2:30 p.m. at the 270 EITC-E3 Lecture Theatre.
Faculty of Science
CBC Manitoba: Exotic butterflies back at The Leaf after federal agency restores permit
May 6, 2024 —
Exotic butterflies back at The Leaf after federal agency restores permit
Faculty of Science
Machray Hall redevelopment
May 6, 2024 —
We are pleased to unveil an exciting development set to commence in the summer of 2024 - the transformation of Machray Hall. This ambitious endeavour will see the emergence of a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the evolving needs of our academic community.
Research and International
UM receives $57 million for vaccine and biomedical research and infrastructure
May 6, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) in partnership with the Universities of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Calgary, has received $57 million in critical funding to conduct world-leading vaccine and biomanufacturing research and build two new innovative facilities, an investment that positions the institution to play a significant role in addressing future pandemic threats in Canada and around the world.