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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

No link between epidurals during labour and autism in children, study finds

April 19, 2021 — 
Receiving an epidural for pain relief in labour does not increase the child’s risk of autism spectrum disorder, a UM study shows. The findings contradict those of a widely criticized California study.

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COVID-19 vaccine vials, syringes and a blue mask on a green table.

President’s message on COVID-19 vaccinations

April 16, 2021 — 
'The vaccine gives us great hope that we will be able to get to the other side of this pandemic and resume the in-person engagement we all miss so dearly'

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Land Back event poster

Indigenous

Centre for Human Rights Research to explore the meaning of Land Back for Earth Day

April 16, 2021 — 
All are welcome to attend a screening and panel event exploring Land Back.

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Alumni

5 reasons to vote for the alumni BOG representative

April 14, 2021 — 
Voting is now open to elect the next alumni representative on the University of Manitoba Board of Governors

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Dr. Prabhat Jha stands in front of a colourful wall decoration.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Global health citizen

April 14, 2021 — 
As a renowned epidemiologist, Prabhat Jha [MD/88] leads massive research studies around the world, including projects in Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and India.

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Exam time

Previous UM exams as study aids in 2021

April 14, 2021 — 
As a service to UM students, here are some actual final exams that UM students faced when they sat down to complete them.

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Laptop and flowers on desk

Students

Steps you can take now to reach your career goals

April 13, 2021 — 
As students, creating a plan of action to reach your career goals can seem challenging. At the University of Manitoba, Career Services helps students with career planning and job search strategies to help them progress towards their future beyond postsecondary education.

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A group of students listen to the instructor in class. A young female student with long brown hair and glasses takes notes.

Students

2020-2021 University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship

April 12, 2021 — 
Applications for the University of Manitoba Employees Scholarship will be available starting April 1, 2021, and the deadline to submit the application is, May 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

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Pharmacy students, preceptors and pharmacy staff stand in the Southdale Shoppers Drug Mart.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

PharmD students complete first-ever community pharmacy rotation

April 12, 2021 — 
Karn Chahal was nervous about beginning his first experiential rotation in a community pharmacy. He wasn’t sure if he knew as much as he should and if he would be able to apply what he’d learned in class to real-life situations.

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Two Leaders of Tomorrow recipients: Halle Cochrane & Miguel San Pedro

Students

Leaders in many ways

April 12, 2021 — 
Nine high school students seeking admission to UM have been awarded BMO Financial Group Leaders of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow scholarships.

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