Faculty of Science News Archive
Hyperfast white dwarfs moving like billiard balls may change understanding of supernovae
May 6, 2022 —
'Understanding the origin of type Ia supernovae has been one of the highly debated questions in astrophysics,' explains Dr. Samar Safi-Harb, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Extreme Astrophysics at UM
Faculty of Science
Science Rendezvous 2022, delightfully digital
May 2, 2022 —
Science Rendezvous is back May 7, 2022, and this year we’re offering virtual events to highlight exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities you can get your hands on from the comfort of your home
Urban lighting needs to consider migrating birds, new UM study suggests
April 28, 2022 —
New paper that challenges the way we think about airspace
UM researcher and American colleagues discover new genus of plants
April 19, 2022 —
UM biologist Az Klymiuk along with colleagues Gar Rothwell and Ruth Stockey of Oregon State University have discovered a new genus of ancient plants that is unlike any other plant on Earth, living or extinct
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Finding solutions in nature
April 14, 2022 —
Lichens could be a potential source of a new drug for bacterial infections or cancer, according to this PhD student
One fish, two fish, big fish, old fish
April 13, 2022 —
Gary Anderson is the NSERC/Manitoba Hydro Industrial Research Chair in Conservation Aquaculture of Lake Sturgeon at the University of Manitoba
Research and International
Homegrown solution for farmers looking to increase yields
April 6, 2022 —
Unlike traditional chemicals used to stimulate plant growth and decrease diseases, bio-inoculants can be easily produced with substantial safety and environmental benefits
Faculty of Science
2022 Canadian Gairdner International Award Laureate: UM Alumnus Dr. John Dick
April 6, 2022 —
Congratulations to the 2022 Canada Gairdner International Award Laureate: Dr. John E. Dick, PhD, FRS, FRSC, [BSc. (Hons.)/78, PhD/84], Senior Scientist and Canada Research Chair in Stem Cell Biology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, UHN; Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics, the University of Toronto. The Gairdner Awards recognize some of the world’s most significant biomedical and global health research and discoveries. This award recognizes Dr. Dick's discovery and characterization of leukemic stem cells, which has provided insights into the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Four reasons you need to watch the 3MT Final
March 30, 2022 —
Here’s why you should tune in to this dynamic grad student competition
Sustainability
Celebrating our UM Sustainability Award Winners
March 17, 2022 —
The UM Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to advance UM’s commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability. The following winners of the 2022 Sustainability Awards were selected by a committee and received their awards at UM Sustainability Day on March 10.