U of M celebrates sustainability month
October is sustainability month in Manitoba. The U of M’s office of sustainability is hosting events throughout the month to promote awareness about the impact…
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Study finds 28 per cent of Manitobans diagnosed with mental illness
A study conducted by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy has found that 28 per cent of Manitoban adults have been diagnosed with at least…
Science sculptor visits University of Manitoba
World-renowned artist and lecturer Rebecca Kamen held a series of workshops and lectures at the U of M last week. Kamen is the artist-in-residence at…
U of M students win national satellite building competition
Fishing line, toaster element and measuring tape: three commonly found items, yet invaluable to a student-driven team whose resourcefulness will turn these items into parts…
Regenerative medicine generating research at U of M
Ambiguity shrouds the neurological processes of the human brain, despite new research continually being published that connects stem cells to brain health and regeneration. The…
Cloned primates make history, spark discussion
Whether it is through new research, new commentary, or Barbra Streisand proudly declaring that she had her dead canine cloned into a brand-new litter of…
U of M student finds high level of plastic in Lake Winnipeg
A recent study by a University of Manitoba undergraduate student suggests that Lake Winnipeg, and the fish that inhabit it, contain high levels of microplastics….
Suspension of Churchill field study course draws criticism
The cancellation of a U of M Churchill-based field study course is drawing criticism from former students of the program. A Facebook post published by…
RCFFN supporting province’s functional food industry
Located in the Smartpark Research and Technology Park at the U of M’s Fort Garry campus, the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (RCFFN)…
In the introduction of ridesharing to Winnipeg, a balanced approach is key
Regulation for apps like Uber and Lyft benefit both the consumer and employee.