Faculty of Science News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Announcing the Merit Award Recipients of 2023
September 5, 2024 —
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.
Research for the greater good
September 4, 2024 —
In a collaborative effort to raise awareness about water justice and injustices, Senior Fellow and Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Arts Dr. Adele Perry spearheads an interdisciplinary research project titled “Just Waters: Thinking with Hydro-Social Relations for a More Just and Sustainable World.”
Research and International
The Globe and Mail: How RNA spells relief for Canadian canola crops
September 3, 2024 —
Since canola first arrived in Canada decades ago, farmers have been embroiled in an arms race with a deadly fungus. They were frequently losing. But that might be about to change.
Research and International
UM researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
September 3, 2024 —
Two UM professors have been elected to the Royal Society of Canada.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Support Fund recipients announced
August 29, 2024 —
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to undertake projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. This year, six awards of $6,000 and one major award of $25,000 were awarded. Learn about Dr. Jason Peeler's research to improve clinical skills training in the area of musculoskeletal medicine.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Grad student research in breast cancer detection, smart devices and Star Trek-like tech lauded with distinguished award
August 27, 2024 —
UM Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes ground-breaking original research.
Libraries
Science Library closes for renovation beginning May 1, 2024
August 20, 2024 —
As part of the Machray Hall redevelopment, the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library (Science Library) will be closed to walk-in use beginning May 1, 2024. Access to print and digital collections, librarians, and other services will continue to be available during the closure. The library will undergo a transformation, resulting in new student study spaces and services.
Faculty of Science
American Chemical Society: Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
August 18, 2024 —
American Chemical Society: Peering into the mind of artificial intelligence to make better antibiotics
Faculty of Science
Get to know the Mathematics Department!
August 16, 2024 —
Adam Clay, professor and associate head graduate at the mathematics department, tells us whatever degree you choose at the university will focus your training and skill sets in a way that opens doors and closes some for your future. "A degree in mathematics", he says, "closes the fewest doors and opens the most."
Faculty of Science
Empowering the future generation – Shad Manitoba
August 9, 2024 —
This year, in July 2024, Shad Manitoba inspired young minds, showed them the potential of pursuing an education at UM and presented them with opportunities all around Manitoba.