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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Global Urban Evolution Project (GLUE) – cities drive evolution

March 17, 2022 — 
Cities are a powerful force driving the evolution of life across the globe

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Study finds harassment and exclusionary treatment of LGBT+ scientists

March 15, 2022 — 
A recent study by an international team of scientists has found that 22 per cent of physicists who are LGBT+ reported experiencing exclusionary behavior

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Research and International

What is that little bird telling you?

March 10, 2022 — 
UM Café Scientifique: UM scientists on how animals think and communicate

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