Faculty of Science News Archive
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Winnipeg Free Press: Helping seniors simplify through AI
October 4, 2025 —
The evening, titled Artificial Intelligence for Beginners, will feature David Gerhard, who teaches at the University of Manitoba. It is being held at Westworth United Church in River Heights at 6 p.m.
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Celebrating the Merit Award recipients of 2024
September 10, 2025 —
The Merit Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, scholarly and creative work, service, and include a special category dedicated to Indigenous Achievement. Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2024 Merit Awards.
Extended Education
Access Program celebrates golden anniversary
September 4, 2025 —
"University can be lonely. Just seeing a friendly face helps. It’s nice to touch base, to see where everyone is at. I will go to Migizii to say hi, to catch up with people from my first-year classes.” - Brett Naylor
Students
Meet UM’s 2025 Schulich Leaders
September 2, 2025 —
Every year, two incoming University of Manitoba students in engineering or sciences receive the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship. In Fall 2025, UM is proud to welcome award winners Kushman Buttar and Ayla Thomas!
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CBC Manitoba: How Netflix’s Marriage Story is keeping wolves at bay south of the border
August 8, 2025 —
How Netflix's Marriage Story is keeping wolves at bay south of the border
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CBC Manitoba: Manitoba researchers part of team working to unravel mystery of largest black hole merger ever detected
July 20, 2025 —
Discovery helps us understand 'where we come from,' says U of M Canada Research Chair in Extreme Astrophysics
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UM researcher in statistics is advancing our understanding of diseases caused by microbiome changes
July 11, 2025 —
When we think about how statisticians contribute to our society, their work on genetics and diseases might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, that is exactly what Kevin McGregor, assistant professor at the Faculty of Science, is doing. McGregor’s work revolves around statistical genetics. He develops quantitative methodologies to analyse high-dimensional genetic data.
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Get to know the Department of Computer Science
July 4, 2025 —
Are you looking for a program that makes you ready for the ever-evolving careers in tech? Are you passionate about interdisciplinary research in high-demand fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity? Is having a welcoming community to support you in your academic journey important to you? Then look no further than the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba.
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Strengthening Canadian physics and medical physics through service and innovative leadership
June 27, 2025 —
From his significant contributions to the fields of physics and medical physics in Canada to his innovative leadership at CancerCare Manitoba, Dr. Stephen Pistorius consistently takes an active role in serving his community. He is currently a professor and associate head in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba, as well as the director of the Medical Physics program. He has recently been awarded the 2025 CAP-COMP Peter Kirkby Memorial Medal for Outstanding Service to Canadian Physics.
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Honouring Indigenous excellence in science
June 20, 2025 —
A warm sense of pride and community filled the University Centre conference room as the first annual Wawatay celebration dinner brought together students, staff and faculty to honour the academic achievements and collective strength of the Wawatay Scholars.