Research and International News Archive
Research and International
Historic Perspective of the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 25, 2023 —
During the COVID-19 pandemic community activism helped to shape government responses and vaccine rollouts. A new project led by UM researcher, Dr. Esyllt Jones, will delve into untold stories from marginalized communities before they are lost.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty invests in research through cutting-edge core platforms, labs
April 24, 2023 —
Technology helps make dreams a reality.
Unleashing creative potential with AI
April 18, 2023 —
We have entered an era of AI art, where computers can generate images, essays and songs that can look or sound very much like the real thing.
Faculty of Architecture
OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE C.A.S.T. INDUSTRY-SPONSORED RESEARCHER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
April 18, 2023 —
Academic and industry researchers from around the world are invited to submit proposals to participate in the upcoming Research in Residence program at The Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology (C.A.S.T.) in the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba.
Café Scientifique: Wellbeing in Youth
April 17, 2023 —
Teens with higher body weights face a significant risk of mental health difficulties, due to the complex intersections of weight-related stigma and other related adversities. It is common for those working toward physical health goals to face barriers that limit their progress due to the added challenge of addressing these related mental health needs.
Centre on Aging Award Program Applications Now Open
April 13, 2023 —
The Centre on Aging is celebrating its 40th anniversary at the University of Manitoba (UM), in support of students conducting aging research. Since the Centre was established in 1982, it has provided financial support through their aging awards to nearly 100 UM students.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New chair funded by Heart & Stroke, Research Manitoba and UM to advance stroke research
April 13, 2023 —
Heart & Stroke, Research Manitoba and the University of Manitoba have partnered to fund a new UM research chair in neurological stroke.
UM Researchers in Food and Human Nutritional Sciences attract $1.5 million in funding from CIHR
April 11, 2023 —
Two studies led by UM researchers in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences have received over $1.5 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). This funding will support innovative research in cardiovascular disease prevention and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
Canada Research Chairs Symposium returns to Bannatyne Campus on April 24
April 10, 2023 —
Researchers at UM are motivated by the impacts of their work to improve the lives of people here in Manitoba, and around the world.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM-led study exposes barriers, safety concerns for medical cannabis use in Canada
April 4, 2023 —
A majority of Canadians who require medical cannabis are obtaining the drug through the recreational market rather than the medical system, raising health and safety concerns, according to a massive new study led by a UM researcher.