Faculty of Science News Archive
In Remembrance: University of Manitoba alumni at Normandy
November 6, 2019 —
We join in the commemoration of the noble and selfless actions of 150,000 Allied troops who landed at Normandy seventy five years ago, turning the tide of the Second World War
That time when … a Nobel Prize winner gave me a scholarship
November 5, 2019 —
Student learns his scholarship was funded by a Nobel Laureate
Poster competition celebrates student research
October 29, 2019 —
Nearly 100 judges queried the more than 140 budding researchers about their projects
Extended Education
From chemistry to medicine and helping others succeed
October 18, 2019 —
“I find I share a lot of the same values as different students attending Access. So with that, I’m able to create cultural relationships, make friends, and it gives me a sense of purpose on campus.” - Brandon Wozniak
Libraries
‘The Very Model of a Modern Research Scientist’
October 11, 2019 —
Reginald Buller, one of the first six professors hired by the University in 1904 to teach “modern science,” featured in new Archives exhibit.
Libraries
Exhibition recreates office and lab of prolific, unique founding professor
October 11, 2019 —
A new exhibition by Archives & Special Collections, UM Libraries, will honour the legacy of Arthur Henry Reginald Buller, one of the first six professors hired by the University in 1904.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
High-tech research projects to create futuristic health-care aids
October 10, 2019 —
Two high-tech interdisciplinary research projects focused on the future of patient care, featuring College of Rehabilitation Sciences faculty, have received funding from the Collaborative Innovation Research Fund (CIRF).
UM alumnus wins Nobel Prize in Physics
October 8, 2019 —
The Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that a UM graduate, acclaimed cosmologist Dr. James Peebles, has won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics
Faculty of Science
Jennifer Simone talks about the Science Co-op Program
October 4, 2019 —
Jennifer Simone is a fifth year biochemistry student who is also pursuing a minor in Native Studies. Jennifer had work terms with PTI Transformers in Winnipeg, and the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. This year Jennifer has taken on the role of Student Ambassador to share her experiences with other students.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bison Sports announce 129 student-athletes with U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status for 2018-19
October 3, 2019 —
The total is another record high for Manitoba and the third year in a row that a new record has been set