Research and International News Archive
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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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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
![A physician who is part of the VCOP team speaks with a patient remotely.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MicrosoftTeams-image-26-002-150x150.jpg)
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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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
![Rachel Nickel poses with a large scientific device.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rachel-nickel-building-nanoparticles-150x150.jpg)
ResearchLIFE
Building nanoparticles for biomedical applications
August 19, 2021 —
Rachel Nickel's research connects complex quantum science to real world applications
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ResearchLIFE
Fostering research excellence
August 18, 2021 —
Research can only be excellent, innovative and impactful when it benefits us all
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
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