Faculty of Graduate Studies News Archive
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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