Research and International News Archive
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Eight UM researchers featured on global highly cited list
December 9, 2024 —
Eight UM researchers have been selected for their exceptional research performance and impact as demonstrated by multiple highly cited papers in 2024.
Research and International
Medical breakthrough provides hope for early risk stratification of a deadly blood cancer
November 29, 2024 —
Dr. Sabine Mai publishes groundbreaking study shows early risk stratification of smoldering multiple myeloma, a precursor state to multiple myeloma, a deadly form of blood cancer.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New online resource empowers parents-to-be with reliable medication information
November 27, 2024 —
The Healthy Pregnancy Hub offers resources to help make decision making easier when it comes to prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Jody Stark part of team of top Canadian researchers honoured for their transformative contributions to society
November 26, 2024 —
From enhancing cultural awareness in mental health for Indigenous populations, to applying lessons from Greek antiquity to modern democracies, to preserving the music and language of underrepresented groups, the winners of this year’s Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s (SSHRC) Impact Awards are shaping Canadian society in lasting ways.
Research and International
The Conversation: Canada Post strike highlights labour struggle over gig economy and precarious work
November 26, 2024 —
The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, with no resolution in sight yet. Though a federal mediator is attempting to broker a settlement between the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, reports suggest the parties remain far apart.
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.