CRISPR method of gene editing used on a human cancer patient for the first time
CRISPR, a relatively new method of editing genomes, has been used for the first time on a human patient in China. Let’s break down this…
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UMFA ratifies new collective agreement, classes resume today
Affected classes resume today.
University and faculty reach tentative agreement
Confirmation by UMFA members is not expected until late Monday evening.
Employee at Winnipeg lab possibly exposed to Ebola virus
An employee at Winnipeg’s National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease has potentially been exposed to the Ebola virus. The employee who was working with six…
Meet the U of M’s first eco-marathon team
The University of Manitoba officially has their first eco-marathon team. UMecoMotion, which began as a U of M student group in September of this year,…
Cross-institutional survey reveals urgent need for food security solutions for students
A recent study conducted by Meal Exchange, a charity aimed at tackling food problems on post-secondary campuses, revealed that food insecurity was a serious issue…
UMFA rejects administration call for membership vote on latest offer
“It kind of felt like they had just taken their ball and gone home” – Mark Hudson, UMFA president
Graduate students vote to support faculty association
Today, U of M graduate students announced tentative support to faculty in their ongoing strike with administration.
Graduate students vote to support faculty association
Today, U of M graduate students announced tentative support to faculty in their ongoing strike with administration.
UMSU adopts new motion supporting faculty
“I’m hoping that our stance works alongside the current discussions and we’re able to pressure the negotiations to go quicker” – Tanjit Nagra, UMSU president