Faculty of Science News Archive
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Sustainability
Let’s Talk Waste: Disposable Cups
October 12, 2018 —
Disposable coffee cups are a big problem not only for the U of M, but also across the globe. The university community can do its part to prevent more disposable coffee cups from ending up in the landfill.
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Faculty of Science
International win for students at the 2018 Humanoid Application Challenge
October 11, 2018 —
Students working in the Autonomous Agents Laboratory in the Department of Computer Science had a strong showing again at the 2018 Humanoid Application Challenge, at the 2018 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2018)
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Faculty of Science
“We get experience; they get new ideas”: Science Co-op partners with Wawanesa Insurance to spectacular effect
October 10, 2018 —
Its a win-win for students and employers participating in the University of Manitoba Science Co-op Program.
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The power of one: what’s my responsibility as a global citizen?
October 10, 2018 —
On Nov. 1, join President David Barnard for the latest panel discussion for Visionary Conversations
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Spooky Science at the University of Manitoba
October 9, 2018 —
Let’s Talk Science will be hosting their annual Spooky Science Event on Saturday, Oct. 20
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Three types of people you meet at U of M, according to alumni
October 9, 2018 —
From finding your soulmate to finding your squad, here are the relationships our alumni say transformed their education
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Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award ceremony to honour Cindy Blackstock
October 9, 2018 —
2018 Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award ceremony takes place on Oct. 11
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St. Paul's College
Bisons soar to new academic success record
October 4, 2018 —
At the completion of the 2017-18 season, 123 of the 340 University of Manitoba student-athletes qualified for U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status, topping the previous year's record of 117
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Player 1, Schulich Leader Alex Kitt
September 25, 2018 —
Alex Kitt won’t admit how much time he spends playing video games, but it’s a lot, and it’s paid off.
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Global News: U of M staff and students use artwork to prevent fatal bird collisions
September 21, 2018 —
A group of bird researchers and artists at the University of Manitoba are painting campus windows in the hope of lowering the number of birds killed each year