Faculty of Science News Archive

Faculty of Science
On being appointed as a Distinguished Professor – Can-Ming Hu’s journey in science
September 26, 2023 —
Can-Ming Hu talks about being appointed a Distinguished Professor at the University of Manitoba and his journey in science.

Faculty of Science
Join the conversation – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 25, 2023 —
This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Faculty of Science invites you to join the conversation.

St. John's College
Residence available at St John’s college for students needing accommodation
September 19, 2023 —
As the college looks to fill up its space, with 45% of rooms still available, we talked to Raihanah about her experience as both a student and a member of the Residence Dons team and the benefits she’s experienced from living in the residence.

Discovery of two potential polar ring galaxies
September 13, 2023 —
A group of international astronomers, including researchers from the University of Manitoba, have identified two potential polar ring galaxies, according to results published today in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

St. John's College
A record-breaking kick-off to start the 2023-24 academic year!
September 11, 2023 —
A week to remember for the St John's college community to kick-off the 2023-24 academic year.

Faculty of Science
It’s all about the trees! Let’s plant some!
September 11, 2023 —
Join us for National Forest Week on September 17-23, 2023.

Microbes, not chemicals: Reducing GHGs through sustainable fertilizer alternatives
September 8, 2023 —
UM’s Ivan Oresnik is co-leading a $6 million crop production research project focused on helping farmers reduce their reliance on chemical fertilizers.

Research and International
Four new Royal Society of Canada scholars named at UM
September 5, 2023 —
Four UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), the country’s most esteemed association of scholars and scientists.

Faculty of Science
Preventing the evolutionary escape of viruses
August 29, 2023 —
Fabian Rohden named as Vanier Scholar for his microbiology research at UM

Faculty of Graduate Studies
Four UM graduate students named Vanier Scholars
August 29, 2023 —
Students from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and Faculty of Science are Vanier Scholars