Questioning corporatized campuses
The corporatization of higher education and the corporate prioritization of research questions are serious concerns challenging the intellectual integrity of the academy and public research…
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Bridging the gap between spinal cord injury and paralysis
A special type of cell found in the nasal cavity may be a feasible treatment for spinal cord injuries. Olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) are a…
Bacterial selection pressures and pressure for antibacterial selection
Ayush Kumar is an associate professor in the department of microbiology. His research interests include infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. An alumnus of the University…
Visionary and critical conversation starters
The University of Manitoba continues to play a key role in promoting intellectual growth and stimulating discussions – both inside and outside the typical classroom…
Pursuit for human rights established at the U of M
The pursuit for human rights has a new helm of energy at the University of Manitoba with the development of a new master of human…
Fighting for water rights in First Nation communities
On June 25 to 26 the University of Manitoba faculty of law hosted the CREATE H20 and Water Rights Conference, which focused on the struggle…
U of W hosts freedom of speech panel
On March 18 the University of Winnipeg hosted a panel discussion titled “Professors and Politics: Freedom of Speech Inside and Outside the Academy” at Richardson…
U of M gains seat in NSERC
Digvir Jayas, the University of Manitoba’s vice president (research and international) has recently been appointed to the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada…
Local news briefs
Peter Nygård pursues immortality through stem cell research Winnipeg-raised fashion magnate Peter Nygård has claimed that he is growing younger through the use of stem…
U of M engineering student wins first place at Sunnybrook Prize competition
University of Manitoba engineering student Cameron MacGregor is the winner of the third annual Sunnybrook Prize competition for internship research in biomedical engineering, held at…