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A Toronto actor and cabaret performer, a precarious employee, poses for a photo in April 2021 at the Elgin theatre. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond

September 2, 2021 — 
The pandemic is the backdrop to the ongoing federal election, and its attendant lockdowns have shone light on health and economic issues

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Winter wheat in field

Prairie wheat research groups commit $3.5 million to UM for wheat breeding activities

August 31, 2021 — 
Valued at over $3.5 million over five years, this agreement will ensure the continuation of the successful Fusarium head blight (FHB) nursery program, along with the winter wheat breeding program

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A physician who is part of the VCOP team speaks with a patient remotely.

Virtual Care expands options and support for Manitoba COVID-19 patients

August 26, 2021 — 
A group of physician specialists from various backgrounds began working on a concept that would eventually become the Virtual COVID-19 Outpatient Program (VCOP).

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bird in flight

One flew over the cuckoo clock

August 26, 2021 — 
UM team finds way to alter migration timing of birds that may help them adjust to climate change

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Chromosomes, magnified.

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Experimental equity

August 19, 2021 — 
Why sex matters in biomedical research

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Rachel Nickel poses with a large scientific device.

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Building nanoparticles for biomedical applications

August 19, 2021 — 
Rachel Nickel's research connects complex quantum science to real world applications

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A collection of diverse faces portrayed in a rainbow.

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Innovating diversity education

August 18, 2021 — 
A new twist on 2SLGBTQ+ awareness

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A public transit bus with a red advertisement on the side that says "Getting past the barriers" on it.

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Getting past the barriers

August 18, 2021 — 
Getting past the barriers

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An overhead view of people standing in a crowd, all connected by interlinked strings.

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Fostering research excellence

August 18, 2021 — 
Research can only be excellent, innovative and impactful when it benefits us all

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A female cancer patient looks out a window while propped up in a hospital bed.

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Rady researchers win awards to study tumour cells, cancer care inequity 

August 17, 2021 — 
Two scientists from the Max Rady College of Medicine are conducting research with the potential to improve cancer patients’ lives, thanks to funding support from the Canadian Cancer Society

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