Faculty of Science News Archive
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Extended Education
Prepare for university courses with Prep Skills
April 23, 2019 —
"Physics is a branch of the natural sciences. We look at the natural world around us and try to explain the concepts, with mathematics and models.” - Andriy Yamchuk
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Outstanding graduates and remarkable Canadians among recipients of honorary degrees
April 11, 2019 —
Each year, the University of Manitoba bestows honorary degrees upon individuals who have achieved acclaim for their advancement of culture, communications, education, administration, scholarship, leadership, philanthropy, mentorship, or business.
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Food Systems Research Group
FSRG talk – Bridging the Gap: The Power of Collaborative Research
April 2, 2019 —
April 10th FSRG talk: Graduate students work towards bridging the knowledge gap on food systems between faculties on campus
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Faculty of Science
Life among the stars
April 2, 2019 —
Nazariy Demkowicz grew up with a passion for science and exploration which resulted in incredible research opportunities and experiences.
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Faculty of Science
The wheels on the bus: Harley & Roxana take kids for a “magical” spin at Science Rendezvous
April 2, 2019 —
Mom and daughter team are two of Science Rendezvous’ most visible volunteers
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Faculty of Science
A “delightful link”: Science Rendezvous’ new coordinator Kyla Smith tells why Science Rendezvous is “not to be missed”
April 1, 2019 —
Don't miss this year's Science Rendezvous, a free family festival on Saturday May 11, 2019
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Alumni
Remembering Ken Standing, emeritus physics professor
April 1, 2019 —
Nationally recognized Winnipegger developed technologies for life-saving discoveries
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Faculty of Science
Hocus pocus and away we go: Science Rendezvous volunteers make magic (again)
April 1, 2019 —
The Chemistry Potions Class show and Physics Adventure Show hope to entertain and mystify thousands of attendees
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Bisons recognized for success and leadership at annual Brown and Gold banquet
April 1, 2019 —
The University of Manitoba Bisons handed out end-of-year hardware on Saturday at the annual Brown and Gold Banquet held at the Fort Garry campus recognizing success from the 2018-19 season
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Faculty of Science
Making an impact
March 27, 2019 —
On March 22, a delegation from the University of Manitoba visited the University of Toronto. Their mission? To learn how Canada’s largest university promotes innovation and commercialization of new discoveries