Physics and Astronomy News Archive
Flag at half mast – January 27
January 27, 2016 —
The administration building flag will be at half-mast on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in honour of Willie Robert Falk
WFP: Students win big at Innovate Manitoba’s Pitch Day
November 19, 2015 —
Event allows anyone with a business idea to deliver a two-minute pitch to an expert panel of judges
Faculty of Science
Dr. Peter Blunden Named Fellow of the APS
October 21, 2015 —
Professor recognized by peers for outstanding contributions to physics
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Young women who love science
October 16, 2015 —
Young women interested in science and engineering have descended on campus today as part of International Day of the Girl.
Research and International
Listening to extragalactic radio
October 14, 2015 —
Astronomers probing outer regions of galaxies at low frequencies
Faculty of Science
Lecture: Isaac Newton’s Alchemy
October 6, 2015 —
Why one of the most insightful scientists in history was convinced that alchemical transformations were scientifically plausible.
Discovering the mysteries of new stars
August 7, 2015 —
U of M astronomers part of international team that finds evidence of galaxy star birth regulated by black hole fountain
Faculty of Science
So what can you do with a science degree?
July 6, 2015 —
Peebles is a world renowned physicist and cosmologist who has made many important contributions to the big bang model.
UM alumnus Wanjun Jiang [Ph.D./10] uses new methods in physics to create more efficient computer memory
June 30, 2015 —
UM alumnus Wanjun Jiang [Ph.D.\10], first author on a study that has discovered new method for creating magnetic skyrmion bubbles at room temperature. The bubbles, a physics phenomenon thought to be an option for more energy-efficient and compact electronics, can be created with simple equipment and common materials.
Staff of the Manitoba Institute for Materials recognized at the 2015 Awards of Excellence
June 28, 2015 —
Jennifer Low McEleney (Operations Manager, MIM) and Kevin McEleney (Lab Manager, MIM/Faculty of Science) recognized.