Research & Technology
History prof awarded for Chinese community outreach
By
University of Manitoba history professor and department head Tina Mai Chen was announced as the recipient of the 2019-20 Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Award for community outreach on Nov. 10.
The award is presented...
Father of microcredit criticizes vaccine profiteering
By
The Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice and the University of Manitoba’s peace and conflict studies graduate program co-hosted a discussion with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Oct. 29. The event, a...
The hidden layers of sea ice
By
Sea ice is cool — and not just because of its temperature. It is a habitat for many different animals, including polar bears and seals, and it is a vital aspect of survival in...
Crafting a new kind of art sale
By
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, local art fair CRAFTED is shifting to an online format. The sale will run from Nov. 6 to 8 and feature artists and artisans from Manitoba, Northwest...
Fixing the lack of pediatric cannabis research
By
With growing acceptance of cannabis in a medical setting, the University of Manitoba is home to one of the major names in studying pediatric cannabis use.
Lauren Kelly, a pharmacologist and assistant professor in the...
Alumni discuss Indigenous potential in co-op structure
By
On Oct. 15, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) held a webinar and launched a report entitled Indigenizing the Co-operative Model, authored by Jimmy Thunder and Mark Intertas, two University of Manitoba alumni.
Thunder...
The art and science of making images from space
By
Since the advent of space exploration, cosmic images have been a vital source of information for us. Jayanne English, an associate professor in the department of physics and astronomy at the U of M,...







