Science News Archive
Faculty of Science
Riding the wave: COGRAD’s research into safeguarding our water
May 8, 2017 —
In a world where clean water is becoming an increasingly rare resource, Department of Chemistry professor Gregg Tomy’s research is a valuable tool in the search for ways to protect our water supply.
Faculty of Science
Back to the future: countering the rise of today’s “Superbugs”
May 8, 2017 —
Antibiotic resistant bacteria exist right here in Manitoba. Dr. Ayush Kumar warns bacteria-contaminated drinking water on First Nations reserves is a ticking time-bomb.
Planetarium manager speaks to young scientists at Manitoba Schools Science Symposium
April 21, 2017 —
All students will be involved in hands-on science and design activities throughout the day
Faculty of Science
Peeling the Mitochondrial “Onion”, One layer at a time
April 19, 2017 —
Dr. Jason Treberg, Canada Research Chair, investigates how changes in the environment influence the metabolism of a given organism.
Marching for Science to effect positive change
April 18, 2017 —
Biologist Mark Belmonte hopes the March for Science on April 22 will bring attention to the importance of science, data and empirical evidence when it comes to policy making at all levels of government
Faculty of Science
The University of Manitoba bursts open for Science Rendezvous
April 5, 2017 —
Join us on campus on Saturday, May 13, 2017 for a free day of fun and discovery.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty hosts annual WSD Science Fair
April 4, 2017 —
Students from Grades 4 – 12 will show off their science smarts as they compete in the 47th Annual Winnipeg School Division’s (WSD) Science Fair.
Wpg Free Press: On the road after retirement
March 30, 2017 —
Former race car driver and local lawyer reflects on his six-decade career
Faculty of Science
New book by alumna Kaitlin Vitt celebrates the connection Manitobans have to their natural world
March 29, 2017 —
On March 2nd, University of Manitoba alumna Kaitlin Vitt released her first book entitled Planted: Stories From Manitoba’s Natural World. The 80 page piece of creative non-fiction is a exploration of the people, plants, and fungi that make our province diverse and rich.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Scholarship available for women in natural sciences and engineering
March 23, 2017 —
Six scholarships available for undergraduate students at Prairie universities