Faculty of Graduate Studies News Archive
Faculty of Graduate Studies
2021 Vanier Scholar: Karli Rapinda
July 15, 2021 —
We spoke with Karli Rapinda, one of this year’s recipients, to talk about her research, studying at UM and more.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
2021 Vanier Scholar: Daniel Araujo
July 15, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba is proud to welcome four Vanier Scholars.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
2021 Vanier Scholar: Anne Manson
July 15, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba is proud to welcome four Vanier Scholars
Faculty of Graduate Studies
2021 Vanier Scholar: Felicia Masenu
July 15, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba is proud to welcome four Vanier Scholars.
Banting Fellows and Vanier Scholars awarded to UM
July 15, 2021 —
UM welcomes two Banting Postdoctoral Fellows to its ranks and congratulates four doctoral students on receiving Vanier Scholarships
Faculty of Graduate Studies
PhD student Joshua Okyere named Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar
July 5, 2021 —
Joshua Okyere, a PhD student in the peace and conflict studies (PACS) program, qualified as a finalist for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship and Engaged Leadership program. After a rigorous selection process and competing with 102 semi-finalists, he has now been named one of this year’s 15 Scholars across Canada.
Faculty of Arts
Signs of improvement, but further work needed to create more inclusive secondary schools: 2SLGBTQ report
June 21, 2021 —
New research shows that, while there have been some important improvements in the last decade, there is still a long way to go in creating safer and more accepting Canadian schools for Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Questioning (2SLGBTQ) youths
Faculty of Science
Muscle protein uncovers evolutionary origins of diving in the world’s smallest mammals
June 20, 2021 —
UM Biologist Kevin Campbell and colleagues on an international research team studied the DNA of these mammals and using genetic sequencing methods, mapped the evolution of a single protein, called myoglobin, that stores oxygen in muscles.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Trifecta of research awards for Riddell Faculty graduate students
June 9, 2021 —
Six graduate students from the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources have won the trifecta of Tri-Council awards this year, with one CIHR, three SSHRC, and two NSERC awards for their personal research projects.
Students
Apply now for an Alumni Association Scholarship
May 31, 2021 —
Throughout his five years in university, Alumni Association Community Leadership Scholarship recipient Bryden Bukich has been interested in volunteer activities where he can make change. Passionate about Indigenous health, he has sought out leadership roles that support people who experience systemic marginalization.