3D printing a breath of fresh air for medical research
Bioengineering as we know it today has been around for less than a hundred years, but exponential advances in technology have placed the field on…
October 2020
Report links fetal exposure to diabetes with heart disease
A new report from the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba has found that fetal exposure to diabetes may be linked to heart disease in…
UMFA discontent with lack of work-from-home support
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) is expressing discontent with the conditions of working remotely from home. The group has taken to posting…
UMSU to vote on support of Respondus Monitor
UMSU has come out with a list of recommendations to the university in response to the use of Respondus Monitor in courses. Respondus Monitor is an anti-cheating…
What’s open on campus this fall term
A number of services and businesses are up and running on U of M campuses this fall term, even with most students learning remotely from…
Two confirmed cases of COVID-19 on U of M campuses
So far into the fall semester, U of M has seen at least two confirmed cases of COVID-19. The first, announced Sept. 21, was on…
Remote learning to continue into winter semester
Come winter semester, using the systems established this fall, students will see their courses remain remote with some in-person exceptions. The decision was made taking…
External contractor injured in University Centre incident
An external contractor working on the U of M campus was seriously injured in a fall down a ventilation shaft on the afternoon of Oct….
Laine potential trade destinations
Laine, elite right-winger for the Winnipeg Jets, could be on the move this offseason. Laine has been surrounded by many trade rumours following the end…
Selkirk Dolphins swim team expands to Winnipeg
The Selkirk Dolphins Swim Club has expanded from Selkirk, Man. to Winnipeg. Alex Shogolev, assistant head coach for the Dolphins, said the move was great…