Physics and Astronomy News Archive
3MT winner takes first step toward regional finals
March 19, 2019 —
A student who is developing a way to test heart health through a simple stepping exercise impressed a prestigious panel of judges at the Three-Minute Thesis competition
Research and International
Seven U of M research projects funded by CFI
March 14, 2019 —
More than $1.1 million in support of seven U of M research projects in areas such as disease, food processing and supercomputers
A kilonova in our neighbourhood
February 4, 2019 —
An international team of researchers, led by U of M astrophysicist Dr. Samar Safi-Harb, proposes that the merging of two neutron stars relatively near the Earth has created a “kilonova remnant”
Faculty of Science
Meet our Honoured Science Alumni
January 21, 2019 —
On Thursday, January 31st, 2019, the Faculty of Science will celebrate seven outstanding alumni at the third annual Faculty of Science Honoured Alumni Awards, Pathways to Exceptional Achievement Event.
Faculty of Science
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.
Faculty of Science
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
Faculty of Science
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
Faculty of Science
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.