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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.  

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Desmond Durell conducting research

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.

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Bryden Bukich stands in front of UM's Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

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.

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Alumni

Alumni, meet your representative

May 26, 2021 — 
Duane Brothers will serve on the University of Manitoba’s Board of Governors as an alumni representative.

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Nicole Luke

APTN: Inuk architectural grad getting set to redesign the world

May 25, 2021 — 
An Inuk student at the University of Manitoba is getting set to graduate with a masters in architecture and set off to take on her own projects

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Scrabble tiles spelling out the words: mental health. // Image from Piqsels

Wpg Free Press: U of M study examining effects of robots on human mental health

May 20, 2021 — 
A 10-week study from the University of Manitoba’s human computer interactions lab will look at the impact of a social robot on a person’s mental health

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Nolan De Leon with 2 trophies

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master’s student takes home the win in UM’s 3MT and MT180 competitions

May 12, 2021 — 
The annual 3MT and MT180 competitions at the University of Manitoba provide a platform for graduate students in thesis-based programs to feature their research and promote the success of UM graduate students

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Dr. Rohan Kirtane sits in the dentistry clinic.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Dentistry students present studies at Research Day

May 12, 2021 — 
Three years of hard work and sacrifice culminated in Dr. Rohan Kirtane winning first prize at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Research Day. The effort the master of science in orthodontics student put into his research project paid off.

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Interior Design student Sean Hewlett

Faculty of Architecture

Meet Sean Hewlett, 2020-2021 Judy Micay Linhart and Samuel Linhart Scholarship in Interior Design recipient

May 11, 2021 — 
Sean Hewlett, 2020-2021 Judy Micay Linhart and Samuel Linhart Scholarship in Interior Design

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Nolan De Leon

Watch the 3MT Western Regionals and vote for UM challenger Nolan De Leon

May 11, 2021 — 
Graduate student Nolan De Leon, an aspiring physician, won first place and the Dr. Archie McNicol Prize at the UM Three Minute Thesis finals and now moves on to the Western Regional 3MT competition on May 13, 2021

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