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University of Manitoba joins D2L Wave as an education partner : Campus News

August 10, 2021 —  “We know how powerful lifelong learning can be to help people take positive steps forward in life and work... We’re so proud to partner with D2L to make professional development opportunities more accessible and seamless.” - David Mandzuk

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Wildfires burn on the island of Evia, north of Athens, Greece, on Aug. 3, 2021, as the country dealt with the worst heat wave in decades. Temperatures reached 41 C in parts of Athens. (AP Photo/Michael Pappas)

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News

5 things to watch for in the latest IPCC report on climate science : Network News

August 9, 2021 —  The report will provide policy-makers with the best possible information regarding the physical science of climate change, which is essential for long-term planning in many sectors, from infrastructure to energy to social welfare. Here are five things to look for in the new report.

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Alumni News

Alumni share their top summer reads : Campus News

August 9, 2021 —  It’s summertime and the reading is easy. But with so many great books out there, deciding which ones to read is sometimes not so easy!

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At the Forks: Where Indigenous and Human Rights Meet : News

August 9, 2021 —  New online platform to foster a dialogue surrounding Indigenous rights and human rights on the prairies and northwestern Ontario

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Faculty of Law News

Law professor’s dedication to research garners recognition : Network News

August 6, 2021 —  While the pandemic kept the world isolated, Associate Professor Virginia Torrie had an excellent research year in 2020. The result of her output efforts was a well-deserved University of Manitoba 2020 Merit Award.

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Astronomers catch a pulsar wind powered by magnetar outbursts : Campus News

August 6, 2021 —  A team of international researchers including a UM astrophysicist and an alumna has found a wind nebula around a radio pulsar

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Faculty of Science News

Cheer on the Faculty of Science 3MT 2021 Competitors : Campus News

August 6, 2021 —  On August 10 and 11, 2021, students will be challenged to showcase their research to a general audience in a three-minute or less in a 3MT competition. Part of the Faculty of Science, Student Undergraduate Summer Research Experience Program.

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Bisons alumna Desiree Scott captures Olympic gold in Tokyo, the first of her international career : Featured

August 6, 2021 —  Already a legend among Bisons alumni, with over 160 caps for the Canadian senior team to her name, now Desiree Scott [BA/16] can add another title to her incredible resumé — Olympic gold medallist

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Wpg Free Press: Professor’s clinical trials put Manitoba on map : UM in the News

August 6, 2021 —  'The University of Manitoba's Dr. Ryan Zarychanski led two of three large trial groups that pooled their data and found out the blood-thinner heparin can safely treat moderately ill COVID-19 patients'

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Faculty of Education News

Six new faculty join Education : Network News

August 6, 2021 —  This summer, six new faculty take the next step in their careers with the Faculty of Education at University of Manitoba.

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