Research and International News Archive
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Cartilage research study seeking participants
November 25, 2019 —
A new research study at the University of Manitoba will be like a walk in the park for participants. Except it won't be in a park: it'll be on a treadmill and you'll be wearing a weighted vest.
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Research and International
Nominations open for the 2020 Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship
November 25, 2019 —
Do you know a student who inspires, motivates or challenges you to think globally and act locally?
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Researchers win award for new way to assess impact of Arctic oil spills
November 21, 2019 —
Asper School of Business scholars won the 'KLU Young Researcher Best Paper Award' for their new model
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Venice floods: Historical myths may attract the aid city needs
November 20, 2019 —
The city of Venice was recently hit by the worst flooding in more than 50 years
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Two researchers named as Canada’s most powerful women
November 20, 2019 —
Dr. Flordeliz Gigi Osler, an assistant professor in the department of Otolaryngology, and PhD student and Vanier Scholar Taylor Morriseau receive the honour
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
In the kids’ corner
November 18, 2019 —
U of M alum champions child health.
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Research and International
Looking to conduct research or study in Germany?
November 15, 2019 —
Opportunities for research and study in Germany abound, thanks to the German Academic Exchange Service, or DAAD.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
The empathy app
November 15, 2019 —
College of Nursing research develops empathy app
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Poster competition winner relishes research experience
November 13, 2019 —
Sasha Kullman started the morning of Thursday, Oct. 24 just like any other day. She ate breakfast, scrolled through her feeds, and headed for another day of school at the U of M. She returned home later that day a first place winner at the Undergraduate Research Poster Competition.
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CTV: Nanoparticles may prevent tooth decay
November 12, 2019 —
Dr. Rodrigo França is looking to strengthen teeth from the inside out and maintain enamel longer, using microscopic nanoparticles.