Macro-innovation at a micro-scale
Ivan Oresnik, U of M professor in the department of microbiology, stepped into a lab for the first time in 1985. Over nearly four decades,…
environment
Bridging knowledge for climate resilience
The concept of Two-Eyed Seeing was first applied to research practices by Mi’kmaw Elder of the Eskasoni First Nation Albert Marshall. An article co-authored by…
A staff member’s concern about campus climate policy
I would like to comment on the recent report released by the U of M called Where We Are Today, which summarizes the key concerns…
Prime minister comes to campus, discusses 2023 federal budget
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an appearance on campus today to discuss the 2023-24 federal budget. Dozens of students gathered around the back entrance of…
UBC prof discusses new approaches to eco-climate crisis
Last Thursday, the University of Manitoba Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics hosted a virtual lecture on the importance of eco-climate activism. The lecture, “Does…
U of M prof builds model to manage Manitoba’s water
Flooding in Manitoba can cause hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of damage. In some cases, whole roads need to be rebuilt or repaired as…
Pointlessness of daydreaming future humans
I listen to audiobooks about astrophysics while I drive and work out, a deviation from my strict academic-adherence to the Tier building. The last thing…
Shop for sustainability
At an estimated US$2.5 trillion in global market value, the fashion industry is one of the largest in the world. In the last 20 years…
There is no such thing as an accident
An approximately 150-car train carrying hazardous materials crashed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3. What does it mean to regular people like you and…
The importance of planting flowers
By now, I think many Manitobans are likely quite weary of winter. I know I am. So take heart, for today on the first of…