Rady Faculty of Health Sciences sets strategic priorities
Administrators of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) outlined their strategic priorities at a town hall meeting Jan. 19, charting the faculty’s course for…
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Feds and province combine to invest $36 million into U of M infrastructure projects
The University of Manitoba received a shot in the arm Tuesday, with the announcement of a joint federal-provincial investment of $36 million. niversity of Manitoba…
New research says the moon may be comprised of smaller “moonlets” that crashed together millions of years ago
Where did the moon come from? According to new research, the moon may have been created by many “mini-moons” crashing together. The previous belief was…
Possible new treatment for tooth decay could encourage teeth to repair themselves
New research has shown promising evidence that a drug originally used to treat Alzheimer’s disease could simulate tooth regrowth to the point of repairing cavities….
Study suggests a new possible purpose for the appendix
The purpose of the appendix has remained an enduring mystery to scientists. New research, however, presents a new theory: the appendix provides a secondary immune…
University under fire over off-campus housing issues
The University of Manitoba is facing continued criticism from neighbouring communities for its lack of action in dealing with a number of allegedly illegal rental…
2017 UMSU general election set to go online
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) voted at its regularly-scheduled meeting Jan. 5 to approve purchasing software from online ballot specialists Simply Voting for…
Education and textbook tax credits discontinued in favour of bolstered student grant program
A federal government move eliminating some post-secondary tax credits in lieu of more direct financial support is being both welcomed and criticized by Manitoba students….
Hundreds of Winnipeggers to march in solidarity with Women’s March on Washington
Hundreds of women will assemble in downtown Winnipeg Saturday to walk in solidarity with the hundreds of thousands expected to attend the Women’s March on…
Canada-wide fentanyl crisis prompts university reactions
With overdose deaths linked to the opioid fentanyl reaching new highs in Manitoba over the last three years, the U of M is working on…