From platonic to romantic
How do people form, maintain and experience meaningful relationships? Research suggests that many romantic relationships may not begin with a first date at all. Instead,…
Mansura Akter Meghla
New Gamma Knife elevates neurosurgery in Manitoba
Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Winnipeg has unveiled a next-generation Gamma Knife system, marking a major advancement in minimally invasive brain surgery in Manitoba. The new…
Responding to ego-threat with self-compassion
What happens when we turn our inner critic into a kinder voice? Research from the Soothing Ego-Threat with Self-Compassion (SETS) lab at the U…
Turning waste into opportunity
Warren Blunt is an assistant professor in the U of M’s department of biosystems engineering. Blunt’s research uses industrial biotechnology to convert agricultural waste into…
Managing water for the future of prairie agriculture
Ranjan R. Sri Ranjan is a professor and associate head (graduate) in the U of M department of biosystems engineering. Sri Ranjan believes that water…
Audiobooks as a study companion
University life comes with heavy demands as students juggle academics, work and volunteer roles out of necessity rather than choice. We, the students, often find…
Autonomy, intimacy and ethics in a changing world
At the centre of Neil McArthur’s research is a concern with autonomy. Through the study of sexuality, law and social artificial intelligence (AI), McArthur examines…
Rethinking genocide through a non-human lens
According to Marvin Xia, genocide cannot be fully understood by looking at human suffering alone. His research argues that violence against animals and the land…
A closer look at early modern theatre
Glenn Clark is an associate professor in the department of english, theatre, film & media at the U of M. Clark’s research focuses on late-medieval…
Scaling mental health care across Manitoba
For Shay-Lee Bolton, mental health research is not just about generating data or testing theories. It is about building systems that work for people in…