Research and International News Archive
Research and International
Team of UM researchers honoured with inaugural Robbins‐Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity
August 29, 2023 —
A new UM project addressing inequities experienced by those with disabilities because of systemic ableism has received federal support through the inaugural Robbins‐Ollivier Award for Excellence in Equity.
Research and International
Growing health-care partnerships with rural and northern communities
August 29, 2023 —
Leah Crockett is a new Banting Scholar, working to build on established partnerships between key stakeholders across more than a dozen rural and northern communities.
More than 100 UM researchers receive Discovery Grant funding
August 29, 2023 —
Today more than $5 million in project funding was announced in support of 115 UM researchers through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
UM receives $2.5 million for research infrastructure
August 29, 2023 —
The federal government recently announced the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) recipients of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) for fall 2022 and spring 2023. Among the recipients are UM researchers who were awarded $2.5 million for nine research infrastructure projects in fields ranging from internal medicine to biochemistry to food and human nutritional sciences, and much more.
Six UM researchers awarded SSHRC Insight grants
August 29, 2023 —
On August 29, 2023, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) announced the recipients of the 2023 Insight Grant Program. Insight Grants support research in its initial stages in the social sciences and humanities sector. Funding is available for research initiatives of two to five years in length to provide stable, long-term support.
Federal funding positions UM researchers as global leaders
August 29, 2023 —
Today, the Honourable Francois-Phillippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced an investment in Canada Research Chairs (CRCs), including two Chair renewals at the University of Manitoba.
UM receives $12.5 million from feds to advance science research and innovation
August 29, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) is poised to push science research and innovation forward with the announcement of key investments by the Canadian government across more than 150 projects totaling $12.5 million. Notable funding includes $1.4 million to support Arctic science and climate change research, further positioning UM as a leader in this field, as well as an inaugural Excellence in Equity award to Dr. Tina Chen, Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) at UM.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Are cannabis products safe and effective for reducing symptoms in children with cancer?
August 28, 2023 —
A recent analysis led by University of Manitoba researchers of all relevant published studies reveals a lack of evidence to determine the dosing, safety and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containing products for managing symptoms experienced by children with cancer. The analysis is published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady grad student profile: Khushali Trivedi aims to be role model
August 14, 2023 —
Khushali Trivedi is focused on understanding if a particular protein plays a role in the development of gestational diabetes, one of the most common types of complications that occurs during pregnancy.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
UM scientists see record shattering Antarctic sea ice conditions first-hand
August 10, 2023 —
UM Scientists See Record Shattering Antarctic Sea Ice Conditions First-Hand