faculty of science News Archive
Extended Education
From chemistry to medicine and helping others succeed
October 18, 2019 —
“I find I share a lot of the same values as different students attending Access. So with that, I’m able to create cultural relationships, make friends, and it gives me a sense of purpose on campus.” - Brandon Wozniak
Libraries
‘The Very Model of a Modern Research Scientist’
October 11, 2019 —
Reginald Buller, one of the first six professors hired by the University in 1904 to teach “modern science,” featured in new Archives exhibit.
Libraries
Exhibition recreates office and lab of prolific, unique founding professor
October 11, 2019 —
A new exhibition by Archives & Special Collections, UM Libraries, will honour the legacy of Arthur Henry Reginald Buller, one of the first six professors hired by the University in 1904.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
High-tech research projects to create futuristic health-care aids
October 10, 2019 —
Two high-tech interdisciplinary research projects focused on the future of patient care, featuring College of Rehabilitation Sciences faculty, have received funding from the Collaborative Innovation Research Fund (CIRF).
UM alumnus wins Nobel Prize in Physics
October 8, 2019 —
The Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that a UM graduate, acclaimed cosmologist Dr. James Peebles, has won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics
Faculty of Science
Jennifer Simone talks about the Science Co-op Program
October 4, 2019 —
Jennifer Simone is a fifth year biochemistry student who is also pursuing a minor in Native Studies. Jennifer had work terms with PTI Transformers in Winnipeg, and the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. This year Jennifer has taken on the role of Student Ambassador to share her experiences with other students.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bison Sports announce 129 student-athletes with U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status for 2018-19
October 3, 2019 —
The total is another record high for Manitoba and the third year in a row that a new record has been set
Science Exposed – visiting exhibit
October 1, 2019 —
A national exhibit of research images is on display this week
Food Systems Research Group
Do you want food system change on campus?
October 1, 2019 —
To celebrate World Food Day at the University of Manitoba, the Food Systems Research Group, in collaboration with the Winnipeg Food Council, is holding a campus food system transformation workshop Oct 16.
UM researchers create ‘Romulan Cloaking Device’
September 24, 2019 —
Dr. Yipu Wang and PhD students in the Faculty of Science have made a nonreciprocal microwave device that is completely opaque for microwaves traveling in one direction