Research and International News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Glenlea Research Station receives support for egg research
October 8, 2021 —
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $1.5 million for Manitoba Egg Farmers to establish the Egg Layer Research and Public Engagement Facility at the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station
Population health pioneer inducted into Medical Hall of Fame
September 29, 2021 —
Professor Emerita Dr. Noralou P. Roos is being recognized for unlocking the potential of big data systems analysis to clarify the social determinants of health, helping inform effective policies in support of universal health care
Research and International
Recent UM research findings suggest gender bias remains in NSE professions across Canada
September 28, 2021 —
EDI and the sciences
Faculty of Science
BioExM – Prairie Hub to Power the Bioeconomy with Next-Generation Bio-inspired Technologies
September 27, 2021 —
BioExM is opening the door to partners from all sectors to work together to fast track innovations in synthetic biology and bioengineering through our integrated Learn, Design, Build and Test model.
UM study shows most North American birds impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns
September 23, 2021 —
Almost all the species they studied (80%) changed their use of human-altered habitats during the pandemic, and all types of birds, from hawks to hummingbirds, were affected.
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UMRA bursary provides relief, opportunity
September 21, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba Retirees Association bursary is awarded to a deserving UM student pursuing an academic program who is facing financial challenges
Two UM researchers inducted into Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 13, 2021 —
Drs. Keith Fowke and Ruth Ann Marie of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have been appointed as Fellows.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Dr. Michael Eskin doubly honoured for achievements
September 8, 2021 —
Highest honour for three UM professors
September 7, 2021 —
Michael Eskin and Evelyn Forget are the newest UM Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada, and Meghan Azad is a newest UM Member
Faculty of Architecture
Undergraduate Research: Environmental Designers Driving Discovery
September 3, 2021 —
Ten Faculty of Architecture students earned Undergraduate Research Awards this summer. Valued at $7,000 each, these awards enable students to work with researchers on projects that develop skills, drive discovery and inspire future studies and career trajectories.