faculty of science News Archive
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science introduces the Wawatay program for Indigenous students
December 1, 2020 —
The new Wawatay program will see the first cohort of Indigenous students at the University of Manitoba journey together through a bachelor of science degree. The long-term goal of the program is to see Indigenous scientists doing research and working in Manitoba.
Light pollution altering avian migration, UM study finds
December 1, 2020 —
UM study is the first to show that artificial light at night impacts the timing of spring migration
Six members of UM community honoured by Governor General
November 27, 2020 —
Seven Manitobans have been appointed to the Order of Canada, including six members of the UM community.
Another great year for Bisons in the classroom
November 23, 2020 —
For the fourth consecutive season, Bisons student-athletes have set a new record at the University of Manitoba for the largest number of U SPORTS Academic All-Canadians
UM astronomer and former graduate student take close look at powerful new ‘baby magnetar’ in Sagittarius
November 23, 2020 —
Astronomers Dr. Samar Safi-Harb of the University of Manitoba and Dr. Harsha Blumer at West Virginia University have published their analysis of a “baby” cosmic object known as a magnetar
Faculty of Science
SnuggleBot: a new cuddly companion
November 18, 2020 —
Introducing the 'Snugglebot' a cuddly robotic companion, that needs your love and attention
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UM Science students win big at Aquahacking Lake Winnipeg Challenge
November 17, 2020 —
When it comes to innovation and the environment, Meagan Smith and Bentley Turner are going places. The Faculty of Science students won second place and $15,000 in the 2020 Lake Winnipeg Aquahacking Challenge, hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in partnership with Aqua Forum, a Montreal-based organization.
Asper School of Business
Exploring the Entrepreneurial Spirit – Virtually
November 11, 2020 —
On October 29, the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) hosted its first virtual business plan pitch competition as part of its core Asper entrepreneurship course ENTR 2030 and the parallel ENTR 2020 course for non-Asper students.
UM well represented in CBC list of Future 40
November 9, 2020 —
The first set of ten CBC Manitoba's Future 40 Awards has been announced, and it includes several from the UM community
UM team receives federal funding for targeted COVID-19 research
November 6, 2020 —
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, joined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced close to $28 million in research infrastructure