UM in the News News Archive
UM virologist issues warning about new Ebola outbreak in Congo
February 8, 2021 —
In a story carried widely around the world in major news outlets and media, Dr. Jason Kindrachuk was quoted regarding his concerns over a new outbreak of Ebola in Congo
New York Times: He Almost Quit the Law. Instead, He Reset Canada’s Indigenous Dialogue.
February 8, 2021 —
Murray Sinclair, who just retired from Canada’s Senate, led a truth and reconciliation commission that still shapes the national conversation
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Architecture Student Warming Hut offers respite for Winnipeg’s Homeless Community
February 2, 2021 —
Faculty of Architecture students build seating portal for Main Street Project clients.
The marvels of Banks Island
February 1, 2021 —
'In a typical year, perhaps a dozen people visit Auluvik National Park in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Luckily, one of those visitors brought back some outstanding photos.'
Older caregivers struggling with extra burdens of home care during COVID-19
February 1, 2021 —
Older caregivers report struggling with increased levels of responsibility, stress and isolation due to COVID-19 and pandemic-related protocols
Gizmodo: Scientists now worried the UK coronavirus variant is deadlier
January 22, 2021 —
'This is of course quite concerning, given the speed at which this variant has overtaken circulating strains across different regions and our inability to control general transmission in many parts of the world'
Hydrogen gas-fuelled airships could spur development in remote communities
January 21, 2021 —
'Hydrogen gas is increasingly heralded as the mobile energy source of the green economy'
Faculty of Science
UM mathematician Julien Arino receives Radio-Canada Scientist of the Year Prize
January 18, 2021 —
Dr. Julien Arino, in the Department of Mathematics, is one of four mathematicians awarded the CBC Radio-Canada Scientist of the Year 2020 prize for his work in modelling the COVID-19 pandemic
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Wpg Free Press: The mighty quinzhee
January 18, 2021 —
Excavating a snowy shelter is the perfect project for a Winnipeg winter afternoon. Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht shows you how.
CBC Manitoba: Banned art project depicting Winnipeg as a queer paradise revived 23 years later
January 15, 2021 —
Posters heralding Winnipeg as "One Gay City" have been plastered on three bus shelters in the downtown, as part of a new art project from the University of Manitoba School of Art Gallery