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Faculty of Science News

Radio-Canada ici Manitoba: Un guide sur la cueillette de champignons écrit par l’IA sème la crainte au Manitoba : UM in the News

October 11, 2024 —  Un guide sur la cueillette de champignons écrit par l’IA sème la crainte au Manitoba

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Left to right: UM dentistry dean Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis, honoree Dr. Heinz Scherle, honoree Cindy Isaak-Ploegman and UM dental hygiene director Mary Bertone celebrate at the awards gala.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

‘Spirit of giving back’ shines at gala for dentistry, dental hygiene alumni : Network News

October 11, 2024 —  The 2024 Alumni of Distinction Awards in dentistry and dental hygiene were presented at a gala where giving back to the profession and community was a recurring theme.

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Dr. Kenneth Jeffries

Faculty of Science News

Dr. Kenneth Jeffries receives the Research, Scholarly Work and Creative Activities Merit Award 2023 : Network News

October 11, 2024 —  Dr. Kenneth Jeffries, associate professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, recently received the Research, Scholarly Work and Creative Activities Merit Award 2023. He is among the three faculty members from Science who have received Merit Award 2023 in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering (Dr. Sabine Kuss for Combination and Dr. Susan Cooper for Service).

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Jody Stark with a plaid jacket standing on a rock that overlooks the ocean - she is smiling at the camera

Desautels Faculty of Music News

Music Education for a Prairie Town: Decolonizing and Indigenizing School Music by Focusing on the Local : Editor's Picks

October 11, 2024 —  Dr. Jody Stark has received just over $60 000 from the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to develop and pilot a local music pedagogy that responds to and incorporates various music scenes and ways people make and enjoy music in Winnipeg, Canada.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

The Manitoban: The hidden world of bees and wasps : Network News

October 11, 2024 —  U of M researcher discovers, describes and documents insect species.

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St. John's College News

Your impact on the SJC community : Network News

October 11, 2024 —  Our small community on campus is more than just a college for students; it’s a place of growth and where students find themselves. Fourth-year psychology student Eniola Odeleye is a prime example of this.

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Information Services and Technology News

The Hidden Threats of GenAI : Network News

October 11, 2024 —  In recent years, the rise of generative AI has brought about numerous advancements in technology, but it has also opened the door to new types of scams. For the UM community, it is crucial to stay informed and vigilant against these emerging threats. Here are some key points to help you understand and protect yourself from generative AI scams.

Dr. Marcia Anderson in front of a teal backdrop

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Unreserved: Healing 150 years of healthcare harm : UM in the News

October 11, 2024 —  Healing 150 years of healthcare harm

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School of Art News

Winnipeg Free Press: Play and unpredictability, Artist-mother collaborates with children : Network News

October 11, 2024 —  Eight years ago, when Franco-Manitoban contemporary artist Dominique Rey was in Europe for an artist residency, her husband captured an indelible image of her playing with their daughter, Madeleine Coar, who was one and a half at the time.

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Research and International News

UM Launches Strategic Research Plan 2024-29: A New Era of Discovery and Impact : Network News

October 10, 2024 —  On October 8, UM faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders gathered at a well-attended event at the Innovation Hub to celebrate an historic milestone - the official launch of our ambitious five-year strategy for maximum research impact.

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