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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Health communication expert: Kindness counts

March 22, 2018 — 
Dr. Sally Thorne, speaker at U of M nursing symposium, highlights importance of human connection with cancer patients.

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Dr. David Barnard presented Sherwin Khalili Ghomi with the Dr. Archie McNicol Prize for 1st Place in the 3MT competition

Rock-solid performance wows judges at 3MT

March 22, 2018 — 
International student gave strong presentation on designing buildings to withstand earthquakes

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Faculty of Science

Acclaimed American astronomer to speak on theory of multiverse

March 20, 2018 — 
Dr. Virginia Trimble believes there isn’t just one universe, but many

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A crab fishing boat trapped in the multiyear sea ice off the Newfoundland coast. Credit: David G. Barber.

Arctic sea ice becoming a spring hazard for North Atlantic ships

March 19, 2018 — 
More Arctic sea ice is entering the North Atlantic Ocean, making it increasingly dangerous for ships in late spring, suggests new research

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LGBTQ research

Faculty of Education

Researching LGBTQ teacher experiences overseas

March 15, 2018 — 
Having taught in four countries, Assistant Professor Robert Mizzi knows firsthand the kinds of discrimination LGTBQ educators can face overseas

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The 3MT final competition is March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Robert B. Schultz Theatre. Matthew Cook, a master’s student in psychology, is one of 13 graduate students who will be presenting their research at the event.

Finalists ready to put spotlight on innovative research at 3MT finale

March 14, 2018 — 
Thirteen graduate students were chosen from a field of 36 and they're getting set for the March 21 finals

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Nahlah Ayed, CBC foreign correspondent, alumna and honorary degree recipient.

Being the change they want to see

March 12, 2018 — 
Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship recipients named

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Adult holds newborn baby's hand. // Image from iStock.

Exclusive breastfeeding in hospital associated with longer breastfeeding duration

March 9, 2018 — 
'This is important, because we know that breastfeeding has many established health benefits'

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ResearchLIFE story on infectious disease.

On the history of infectious disease as an academic discipline

March 9, 2018 — 
'We valued the opportunity to bring clinical microbiology to ill patients and make the lab an exciting venue for learning'

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Rural road.

Understanding software learning in rural Canada

March 9, 2018 — 
The field of human-computer interaction investigates how people use computers

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