Research and International News Archive
A treatment for COVID-19 will be found, reassures UM virologist
March 30, 2020 —
Winnipeg Free Press story notes that Dr. Yao is the lead investigator of a research team at UM studying a potential vaccine for COVID-19, one of six proposals selected by the federal government this month
March 30, 2020 —
Winnipeg Free Press story notes that Dr. Yao is the lead investigator of a research team at UM studying a potential vaccine for COVID-19, one of six proposals selected by the federal government this month
Largest-ever study on infants’ speech preference reports findings
March 17, 2020 —
Demonstrated that babies do indeed prefer it when you speak in a high-pitched, sing-song voice.
March 17, 2020 —
Demonstrated that babies do indeed prefer it when you speak in a high-pitched, sing-song voice.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
COVID-19 event cancellations: Communication is key to retaining public trust
March 16, 2020 —
Christine Van Winkle examines the impact COVID-19 cancellations has on the events and experiences that help build strong, resilient communities
March 16, 2020 —
Christine Van Winkle examines the impact COVID-19 cancellations has on the events and experiences that help build strong, resilient communities
Visionary Conversations draws hundreds for discussion on combating impacts of drug addiction
March 13, 2020 —
More than 300 people attended the final Visionary Conversations held on March 5, 2020
March 13, 2020 —
More than 300 people attended the final Visionary Conversations held on March 5, 2020
UM researchers develop app for use in disease outbreaks
March 12, 2020 —
Users share their location history with health authorities
March 12, 2020 —
Users share their location history with health authorities
Faculty of Education News
New scholarships enhance global learning opportunities
March 10, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is one of six Canadian universities sharing $1.8 million from the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program to support an international exchange.
March 10, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is one of six Canadian universities sharing $1.8 million from the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships (QES) program to support an international exchange.
COVID-19 Rapid Response Program funding for studies in Indigenous populations
March 6, 2020 —
Two University of Manitoba researchers have received nearly $1 million in COVID-19 Rapid Response Program funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for research projects that focus on public health responses in Indigenous populations.
March 6, 2020 —
Two University of Manitoba researchers have received nearly $1 million in COVID-19 Rapid Response Program funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for research projects that focus on public health responses in Indigenous populations.
A largely female teaching force is standing up for public education
March 4, 2020 —
'For public education to remain public, it must be publicly funded, equally accessible and premised on values of active citizenship'
March 4, 2020 —
'For public education to remain public, it must be publicly funded, equally accessible and premised on values of active citizenship'
Climate change threatens iconic relationship
February 27, 2020 —
National Polar Bear Day a somber affair this year
February 27, 2020 —
National Polar Bear Day a somber affair this year
Robots to drive Miss Daisy
February 24, 2020 —
University of Manitoba and United Kingdom researchers to investigate AI-based transportation solutions for older populations
February 24, 2020 —
University of Manitoba and United Kingdom researchers to investigate AI-based transportation solutions for older populations