Physics and astronomy News Archive
Faculty of Science
Invent the Future Together – Be a Mentor
December 2, 2018 —
Contribute to the future success of our immensely talented students, and become a mentor.
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Kyla Smith recipient of Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award
November 7, 2018 —
Congratulations to Kyla Smith, for being selected as a recipient of the Dean of Graduate Studies Student Achievement Award from the university’s Faculty of Graduate Studies.
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Understanding the evolution of galaxies
November 6, 2018 —
Activity of a supermassive black hole and galactic fountain phenomena may help explain why galaxies stop growing
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Summer Undergraduate Research (S.U.R.E.) program helps students navigate careers in science
October 9, 2018 —
Sponsored jointly by the Deans of Research and Student Experience the S.U.R.E. program included a variety of sessions aimed at developing skills, mentoring, and a final undergraduate research poster competition.
Spooky Science at the University of Manitoba
October 9, 2018 —
Let’s Talk Science will be hosting their annual Spooky Science Event on Saturday, Oct. 20
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Fare Thee Well to the newly retired Joan McConnell
September 18, 2018 —
On Thursday, September 13, 2018, the Faculty of Science bid a fond farewell to Joan McConnell, Student Services Lead. Her long and fruitful career was celebrated by colleagues and many close friends who attended a retirement reception held in St. John’s College.
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Invent the Future contest
September 17, 2018 —
The Faculty of Science is asking students in grades 1, 2, and 3 from Manitoba to send us their ideas for an invention.
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Government of Canada: NSERC PromoScience announcement – support for organizations to encourage the next generation of scientists and researchers
September 17, 2018 —
On Monday, September 17, 2018, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, kicked off Science Literacy Week, Sept. 17 – 23, in Ottawa with the announcement of the 2017 recipients of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience Program. The announcement includes 11.9 million in funding for 163 grants that support hands-on learning experiences for young Canadians and teachers.
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A warm welcome for new students – Science Orientation Day a success!
September 6, 2018 —
New students enrolled in the Faculty of Science had a great time at the orientation day organized by the Science Students Association, (SSA), in collaboration with a number of other groups on September 4, 2018.