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New international virtual lab aspires to create gender equity in sport and exercise

June 27, 2024 — 
A new virtual lab developed by researchers at the University of Manitoba and the University of Nottingham aims to generate new solutions for gender equity in sport and physical activity.

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Dozens of people join hands and form circles around drummers in the middle.

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Rady Faculty celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with round dance

June 25, 2024 — 
Drumming and singing filled the air of Brodie Centre atrium on June 21 as dozens of people joined hands in a round dance to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Research and International News

UM researcher awarded funding from Research Manitoba and the Alzheimer’s Society Research Program

June 24, 2024 — 
Dr. Jillian Stobart from the College of Pharmacy has been awarded the Alzheimer Society Research Program New Investigator Grant of $200,000, over four years, from the Alzheimer Society of Canada and Research Manitoba.

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Four young women wearing different-coloured t-shirts perform movement exercises inside a church.

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Students lead wellness workshop for Parkinson’s community

June 24, 2024 — 
An interprofessional group of Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students led a workshop recently for more than 40 people living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.  

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Winnipeg Free Press: A heart-racing experience

June 23, 2024 — 
A heart-racing experience

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Research and International News

UM and UBC lead groundbreaking research to improve gut health

June 23, 2024 — 
Researchers from the University of Manitoba and the University of British Columbia have secured a $250,000 grant from the Government of Canada through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (Exploration) to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at developing new treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The University of Alberta is also involved as a partner.

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George Muswaggon

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Welcome to George Muswaggon,  Knowledge Keeper at Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

June 20, 2024 — 
Muswaggon is looking forward to offering cultural and spiritual guidance to students, faculty and staff.

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Three-time UM alum honoured with prestigious Indspire Award

June 18, 2024 — 
Jayelle Friesen-Enns receives the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people.

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Rural and remote experiences offer learners unique challenges and opportunities

June 17, 2024 — 
Placements come with life lessons in flexibility and resilience.

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Marcia Anderson

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Dr. Marcia Anderson to receive Order of Manitoba

June 13, 2024 — 
UM Today asked Anderson to share her thoughts on this most recent impressive award, the Order of Manitoba, and her goals for the future.

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