Rethinking violence beyond punishment
Can people unlearn violence? For sociologist and U of M assistant professor Marie Laperrière, the answer lies in understanding violence beyond why it happens and…
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Multilingualism is more than a language skill
Does knowing more than one language amount to just another skill on a resume? Research suggests otherwise. Speaking more than one language can feel like…
Rethinking care by challenging traumatizing systems
For Christine Mayor, trauma is not just an individual experience, rather it is often produced by the very systems meant to provide care. Mayor, an…
Spiritual benefits of going offline in a digital age
In today’s digital world, spirituality is increasingly shaped by online spaces. Social media, apps and websites provide new ways to engage with faith, but they…
Inside the mind
Understanding how people think might seem abstract, but for Randy Jamieson, it is a question that sits at the centre of human intelligence and, increasingly,…
AI use in immigration processing
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially rolled out a formal strategy governing its use of artificial intelligence (AI), signaling that the technology is…
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,…
Former U of M professor makes curling breakthrough
Former U of M professor Gerry Sande has played a key role in the development of performance technology that has been used by Olympic and…
The key to a long life or the path to mental turmoil?
Research suggests that increased reliance on smartwatches for habitual health monitoring may be increasing users’ anxiety. Currently there are more than 562.86 million smartwatch users…
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…