Research & Technology
U of M hosts commemoration, human rights roundtable
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The University of Manitoba’s Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR) hosted a roundtable Dec. 4 titled “Commemoration Matters: History, Human Rights, and the Politics of Commemoration.” History professor and CHRR director Adele Perry moderated...
Colloquium discusses Indigenous activism
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The Manitoba branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives co-presented a virtual event with the University of Manitoba’s Native studies department Nov. 25. Assistant professor Niigaan Sinclair hosted the event with guest speakers...
Professor receives CBC Manitoba Future 40 award
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CBC Manitoba released its list of the top 40 researchers and educators in the province under age 40 last month. Among the list was Jennifer Hensel, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the U...
Student academic groups keeping community alive
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During a year of entirely remote learning, maintaining a sense of connection with the university community is much more complicated than usual. The University of Manitoba’s academic student groups have taken it upon themselves...
History prof awarded for Chinese community outreach
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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
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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
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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...
