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HIV/AIDS researchers gather in Winnipeg
As reported by the Winnipeg Free Press, researchers from around the world gathered in Winnipeg this past Sunday for the first International Symposium on Natural Immunity to HIV.
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Universities make ideal target for spammers
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Universities across the world are facing a slew of phishing scams, with both students and staff falling victim to spammers who trick individuals into divulging personal information, mainly university web mail usernames and passwords.
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Universities moving research innovations into marketplace
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Generating $6 million within the past year from the commercialization of research, the University of Saskatchewan, like other universities all across the country, is looking to move technology out of the university and into...
Halloween around the world
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As hard as it may be to imagine, Halloween is not celebrated all over the world. In fact, both the importance and the associated traditions with Halloween can vary greatly from country to country....
Candy is awesome
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Candy and chocolate are by far the best Halloween treats for obvious reasons. They are delicious and there are so many options. You have Nibs, Nerds, Rockets, Double Bubble, Sweet Tarts, Laffy Taffy, Lifesavers,...
Globe survey shows students fairly satisfied with universities
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With the release of the Globe and Mail’s Canadian University Report, editor Simon Beck says the survey can be a useful tool for students to gain insight on both the quality of life on...
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U of M archives get spooky addition
Peter Aykroyd, father of actor Dan Aykroyd from the 1980s film Ghostbusters, announced Oct. 15 that he will donate his research notes and his grandfather’s journals regarding paranormal...
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