Faculty of Science News Archive
![The northern fulmar, bird of prey // Image: Mark Mallory](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/northern-fulmar-150x150.jpg)
Where to eat in the North American Arctic
January 4, 2019 —
Researchers develop novel maps to help protect crucial Arctic ecosystems
![an illiutsrtion of birch trees in snow](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/UMT_HolidayImage-1-150x150.jpg)
Editors pick their top stories of 2018
December 20, 2018 —
Chosen becasue they inspire hope, bring a smile, or make you learn something useful, like how to prevent your computer from catching fire.
![Antonina Kandiurin, Access student](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Antonina-Kandiurin-EE-LK-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
See what’s out there for you with Access
December 18, 2018 —
“My brother didn’t care about school growing up, but he saw me and he realized it is possible. He is looking at his options.” - Antonina Kandiurin
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
VADA program offers valuable skills in disease prevention
December 13, 2018 —
New graduate training program graduates first master’s students
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Silvia-Cardona-lab-150x150.png)
New antibacterial compound to combat cystic fibrosis infections
November 27, 2018 —
Dr. Silvia Cardona publishes results of cystic-fibrosis-related research in prestigious ASM journal
![Team Bee Box captured the grand prize of $5,000 as well as the People’s Choice award of $500.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Game-changer_bee_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Sweet win for Bee Box
November 26, 2018 —
The 2018 edition of Game Changer: Manitoba’s Idea Competition, wrapped up with an exciting round of presentations from the three finalist teams
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Human Resources
Robotic arm grabs attention at Fort Garry campus
November 20, 2018 —
U of M hosts close to 50 students at the Fort Garry campus for Take Our Kids to Work Day
![U of M entomologist Dr. Jeffrey Marcus](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Marcus_GP4D3083-150x150.jpg)
Net gain: First new butterfly species identified since 2016
November 20, 2018 —
Naming a new butterfly species from North America is very uncommon
![This illustration depicts a three-dimensional (3D) computer-generated image of a number of drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae diplococcal bacteria. Note that extending from the organisms’ exterior were type IV pili, or hair-like appendages, which in this case, are used to promote motility for these bacteria, and improve surface adherence. The artistic recreation was based upon scanning electron microscopic (SEM) imagery.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Untitled-2-150x150.jpg)
CTV: Canadian researchers developing ‘Trojan horse’ weapon to battle bacterial superbugs
November 16, 2018 —
U of M researchers at the frontline of the antibiotic fight
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Food Systems Research Group
FSRG talk – Shortcuts, mixes and the transformation of American home baking, 1949-1969
November 16, 2018 —
Nov 28 FSRG talk: Sarah Elvins explores the transformation of cooking in the home in the postwar era