U of M appoints its first agronomist in residence
The U of M has appointed Dr. Loveleen Kaur Dhillon as its first agronomist in residence for special crops under a five-year contract funded by…
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Nine students receive Centennial Entrance Scholarship
Nine students across Manitoba have been awarded the Centennial Entrance Scholarship to further their studies in the U of M’s faculty of agricultural and food…
The downsides of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax
Government involvement in community health is a contentious issue, not least because different health issues affect different parts of the population at varying rates. Initiatives…
U of M-designed tech acquired by ag equipment giant
As of last month, 151 Research, a company that sparked from technology developed in a U of M electrical engineering lab, was acquired by AGCO…
New website to MAKE agriculture research engaging
The faculty of agricultural and food sciences launched a new website to share research from faculty and their collaborators on Oct. 7. The site, called…
Classes adapt to U of M COVID-19 rules
This semester in STEM faculties, remote classes are posing challenges for educators and students when it comes to what is typically hands-on learning. The deans…