Research and International News Archive
Research and International
AI-powered vertical farms the future of food-secure in Manitoba
November 21, 2025 —
A new vertical farming facility on Fort Garry Campus is showing potential for improving food security and reducing the cost of vegetables for Northern communities.
Research and International
Scientists map full oat genome, revealing new insights into sustainable agriculture
November 20, 2025 —
Oats are an essential part of a balanced diet thanks to their high fibre content and ability to help lower bad cholesterol and improve cardiac health. Now, UM researchers have contributed to a scientific breakthrough that could change how the crop is bred for the future.=
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Turning illness into art: PhD student uses art to transform chronic care
November 20, 2025 —
Most people wouldn’t think of art to address chronic illness. But for Jen Sebring, a PhD candidate at the College of Community and Global Health (CCGH) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, art became a powerful and thought-provoking tool to better understand and support those with chronic health conditions and disabilities.
Donor Relations
Philanthropy is what Bisons do
November 12, 2025 —
UM is at the centre of inspiring the best and brightest to improve the well-being of our province, country and world. But all of this cannot be done without the support of our community. From people giving for the first time to lifelong supporters, every act of generosity strengthens UM’s ability to fuel bold ideas and shape a better world.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Women must be equitably included in health research, WISDOM speakers say
November 10, 2025 —
Women’s health continues to be negatively affected by the fact that most medical research is conducted on men, experts said at a recent UM symposium.
Research and International
From Manitoba to Berlin: Breaking Walls in Antibiotic Resistance!
November 5, 2025 —
Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Luma Clarindo Lopes are heading to the 2025 Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Early-career Rady researchers awarded New Investigator grants
November 4, 2025 —
Five assistant professors from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences are among 24 researchers who have received a total of nearly $1.8 million in New Investigator Operating Grants from Research Manitoba.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty Vanier Scholar feels she now ‘belongs in academic research’
November 3, 2025 —
For Deanne Nixie Miao, receiving the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship has helped her feel that she fits in doing research in the lab.
Three UM leaders among 2025 most powerful women in Canada
October 30, 2025 —
Three UM community members have been named among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2025, recognized for their leadership, vision, determination, passion and mentorship of others.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pharmacy PhD student awarded prestigious Vanier scholarship
October 27, 2025 —
Md. Abdul Aziz received a prestigious 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship to support his PhD studies.