Research and International News Archive
Research and International
Strengthening innovation in Manitoba
July 5, 2021 —
More than $3.7 million in new funding to support collaboration between academic and industry and strengthen innovation ecosystems in Western Canada
Research and International
Smart vertical farming to expand in Northern Manitoba
July 5, 2021 —
UM and Opaskwayak Cree Nation collaborate on new project
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Study finds overwhelming evidence that physical punishment harms children
June 29, 2021 —
Children who are physically punished display increasing aggression, antisocial behaviour and conduct problems as they grow, says a study in The Lancet co-authored by a UM expert.
UM psychologists create free tool to help new parents grapple with anxiety during COVID-19
June 22, 2021 —
Helps pregnant and postpartum people gain insight and strategies to manage anxiety during a global pandemic.
Faculty of Science
Muscle protein uncovers evolutionary origins of diving in the world’s smallest mammals
June 20, 2021 —
UM Biologist Kevin Campbell and colleagues on an international research team studied the DNA of these mammals and using genetic sequencing methods, mapped the evolution of a single protein, called myoglobin, that stores oxygen in muscles.
COVID-19 Delta variant in Canada: FAQ on origins, hotspots and vaccine protection
June 18, 2021 —
The acceleration of the Delta variant around the world is raising questions about its origin, transmissibility, hotspots and potential for vaccine resistance
Researchers develop innovative patient-reported compassion measure for health care
June 17, 2021 —
Lack of compassion, the team report, is often the main culprit for low patient satisfaction, increased patient complaints, low quality care ratings and increased adverse health events.
Research funding supports BIG ideas
June 15, 2021 —
Dozens of research projects have received over $6.5 million in funding to support research excellence in the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences and engineering fields
Faculty of Architecture
Theatres of Architectural Imagination Symposium
June 10, 2021 —
Theatres of Architectural Imagination Symposium held from May 27 - 29 featured 28 paper presentations by established and emergent scholars from across North America, Europe and Australia; plus two special panels with award-winning theatre architects and directors; and 11 Entr’Actes, animating intervals between sessions with multi-media interpretations of the symposium themes.
Three UM researchers to examine more equitable and sustainable public transport opportunities
June 7, 2021 —
'Mobility is freedom, but only if it’s efficient, sustainable and works for all Canadians'