Faculty of Science News Archive
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Ride with Rick
April 30, 2018 —
Rick Riewe, a 76-year-old retired senior biologist with Parkinson’s Disease, is preparing to go on the trip of a lifetime
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Faculty of Science
‘Messy and Magical’: Elementary students to enjoy ‘Discovery Days’ May 3 and 4
April 27, 2018 —
Paper marbling, a potions class à la Hogwarts School of Wizardry!, math mania or a physics stunts show? These are just some of the options available to the nearly 2,000 elementary school students attending this year’s “Discovery Days” on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus. Hosted by the Faculties of Science and Engineering on May 3rd and 4th.
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Students
Big Bold Beautiful Breakfast 2017 – What We Heard
April 20, 2018 —
Student Engagement and Success highlights and celebrates some of the experiential education opportunities available at the University of Manitoba.
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Food Systems Research Group
Inaugural symposium unites food systems graduate students
April 12, 2018 —
Graduate Student Food Systems and Sustainability Symposium will take place June 27, 2018
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Extended Education
The Dean’s Lecture Series
April 12, 2018 —
The session will be held on Wed. May 2 from 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm at Forth, 171 McDermott.
![Dr. Peter Kulchyski, Professor of Native Studies, Faculty of Arts - recipient of the 2017 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award. // Photo by Mike Latschislaw](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Peter-WEB-150x150.jpg)
Bush Ethics: Decolonizing the university
April 11, 2018 —
Professor Peter Kulchyski (Native Studies) is the recipient of the 2017 Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award
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Faculty of Science
On April 14 Science marches on!
April 9, 2018 —
For an event that only started a year ago, the March for Science has a lot of momentum behind it
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Faculty of Science
Solar cell pioneer speaks on alternative energy sources
April 9, 2018 —
World-renowned electrochemist Michael Grätzel's upcoming lecture, entitled “Energy Beyond Oil,” will review recent progress in the area of exploitation of solar energy converters
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Helping wellness succeed
March 27, 2018 —
Five grants have been awarded to enrich the University of Manitoba's campus mental health strategy.
![Zoe Quill was born in Winnipeg but considers Sapotaweyak Cree Nation her second home.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Zoe-Quill_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Students
The next Leaders of Tomorrow
March 27, 2018 —
Scholarships for high school students who show far-reaching abilities