Research and International News Archive
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Eight grad students ‘empowered’ by Rady Faculty Dean’s Prize
November 19, 2021 —
The Dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Student Achievement Prize was awarded to eight outstanding graduate students in 2021.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM teams to research under-studied aspects of COVID-19
November 8, 2021 —
Two Max Rady College of Medicine studies focused on COVID-19 have received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Medical students explore world of research
November 1, 2021 —
Karim Sidhom was elated when he wrapped up his virtual presentation that capped off his bachelor of science in medicine (B.Sc. (Med.) degree.
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Neutron stars hold key to cosmic mysteries
October 29, 2021 —
The work of UM astrophysicist Dr. Samar Safi-Harb was featured in a major article in the October 2021 issue of the popular science magazine Astronomy.
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Dr. Cary Miller appointed as Associate Vice-President (Indigenous) Scholarship, Research and Curriculum
October 27, 2021 —
Indigenous scholar, mentor and educator begins new role Nov. 1
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Faculty of Arts
Ignore debaters and denialists, Canada’s treatment of Indigenous Peoples fits the definition of genocide
October 26, 2021 —
A better understanding of what most genocide scholars believe can help people understand how Canada’s Indian Residential School system fits with definitions of genocide
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Student’s research contributes to quit-smoking program planned for Manitoba pharmacies
October 26, 2021 —
A research study by a UM pharmacy student is playing a role in a globally unique program to help Manitobans quit smoking.
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Seven professors named Most Powerful Women in Canada
October 25, 2021 —
Read the inspiring stories of the recipients
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Research and International
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Melanie MacKinnon
October 25, 2021 —
Healthcare innovator whose leadership has helped save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Research and International
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Dr. Tracie Afifi
October 25, 2021 —
Expert on the effects of child maltreatment one of seven UM faculty members named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women