Research and International News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Indigenous health researchers focus on ‘changing the narrative’
November 22, 2024 —
Speakers at the recent Indigenous Health Research Symposium at UM reflected on the theme "Changing the Narrative."
Rising to new heights
November 19, 2024 —
Nine UM subjects now place among the top 10 in Canada in their respective fields, three in top five: ShanghaiRanking
Asper School of Business
Empowering entrepreneurship to advance inclusivity and deliver greater value
November 19, 2024 —
Kiran Pedada (Assistant Professor of Marketing and The Associates Fellow in Marketing and Inclusive Business), has published a study in the FT50-ranked Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. The paper, “Rural women microentrepreneurs, consumer acquisition, and value delivery,” examines how recruiting women entrepreneurs living in rural India can aid in consumer acquisition and value delivery.
Research and International
Idea Start Open House brings together UM innovators and business leaders
November 19, 2024 —
Idea Start announces new funding and brand which now appears on the Smartpark Event Centre building at Open House event.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM unveils new research facility where tropical fish shed light on human health
November 18, 2024 —
At the official opening on Nov. 18 of a $2.5-million facility on UM’s Bannatyne campus, scientists showed off laboratory animals with surprising potential for biomedical research: tropical fish.
Research and International
Taking the stage at the global Falling Walls Lab in Berlin
November 15, 2024 —
UM Falling Walls Lab grand-prize winner Nolan De Leon took the main stage at the global Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, Germany.
Students
Discovering research opportunities at the Bannatyne campus
November 15, 2024 —
Career Services, in collaboration with UM professors and researchers in various fields, is hosting Undergraduate Research Opportunities at Bannatyne Campus, a virtual information session for undergraduate students on November 28th. Students will learn essential information and can ask questions to researchers in fields such as neuroscience, cell biology, environmental epigenetics, physiology, immunology/virology, and epidemiology. In addition to answering questions and networking, you’ll learn how to find opportunities and apply for them.
Students
Five tips to get involved with research as an undergraduate student
November 15, 2024 —
There are so many ways to engage in research as an undergraduate student. If you are interested in research and potentially graduate school, it’s also never too early to start exploring program admissions – especially as you compare research/thesis vs. applied masters programs. Unsure where to start as you define your goals, or what additional steps to take as you plan for success? Visit Career Services anytime throughout the year!
Research and International
Leading brain neuroscientist appointed Canada Research Chair
November 14, 2024 —
Dr. Ji Hyun Ko has been appointed by the Government of Canada as the UM Canada Research Chair in Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation.
Research and International
Can mental illness be passed down through generations?
November 14, 2024 —
Dr. Amani Hamad, assistant professor of community health sciences, has been awarded a prestigious Canada Research Chair in population data science and data curation.