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Jacquie Ripat stands at a kitchen counter, operating a touchscreen computer.

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New endowed chair funded by HSC Foundation, UM focused on technology-assisted living

November 7, 2023 — 
Dr. Jacquie Ripat, professor of occupational therapy at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and vice-dean (academic affairs), Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, was announced Nov. 6 as the new endowed chair in technology for assisted living, which is aimed at creating research opportunities and testing new innovations in the growing field of technology-assisted living.

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Dr. Jake Pyne speaks at a lectern.

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First Queer Health Symposium held at Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

November 6, 2023 — 
The first-ever symposium at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences focused on queer health recently took place on the Bannatyne campus.

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Winter on Fort Garry campus, looking at walkway along UMSU University Centre and towards the Administration Building.

UM subjects rank among Canada’s and world’s top universities

November 6, 2023 — 
Influential annual list by ShanghaiRanking rates five UM subjects in Canada’s top 10, one in top five

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UM Undergraduate Research Showcase winners with Mario Pinto, Vice-President (Research and International)

Research and International

2023 Undergraduate Research Showcase highlights student achievement at UM

November 6, 2023 — 
On Tuesday October 31, more than 100 UM undergraduate students shared their research findings at the inaugural Undergraduate Research Showcase

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Teens in a hospital simulation lab watch a demonstration with a medical manikin performed by a resident ER doctor.

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Students get hands-on health career experience at Bannatyne campus

November 3, 2023 — 
On Nov. 1, 22 Grade 9 students from approximately 16 local schools visited Bannatyne campus for Take Our Kids to Work Day, a nation-wide initiative that encourages students to spend a day at the workplace of a parent, relative, friend or volunteer host.

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Dr. Ana Ludke sits at a desk with her hands on the computer keyboard.

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Physiology grad uses research skills in Health Canada drug-review role

November 1, 2023 — 
Dr. Ana Ludke developed skills for analyzing clinical data while earning her doctorate at UM.

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Student award winner with college dean and award donor.

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Hard work pays off for PharmD students at academic awards ceremony

November 1, 2023 — 
Students credit school and life balance along with dedication and time management for long-term success.

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Nursing students working with a manikin in a hospital-style bed in a simulation lab.

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College of Nursing’s northern partnership a ‘remarkable accomplishment’

October 31, 2023 — 
This year, the College of Nursing at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences celebrates 25 years of its partnership with University College of the North (UCN), located in northern Manitoba.

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Guneet Uppal and Diana Prince pose for a photo. File folders are on shelves behind them.

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B.Sc. (Med.) program provides students with valuable research experience

October 30, 2023 — 
Meeting like-minded people was one of the reasons Guneet Uppal took part in the bachelor of science in medicine (B.Sc. (Med.) program.

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Kaylene Normand in her cap and gown, wearing an Indigenous sash, at convocation.

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Personal experiences drew Rady grads to careers as healers

October 27, 2023 — 
Kaylene Normand was a competitive swimmer as a child who developed exercise-induced asthma, an experience that led her to set her sights on a career as a respiratory therapist.

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