Faculty of Science News Archive
Novel multifunctional anti-infective agents discovered!
April 22, 2015 —
A collaborative UofM study has led to the discovery of a novel class of multifunctional anti-infective agents.
April 22, 2015 —
A collaborative UofM study has led to the discovery of a novel class of multifunctional anti-infective agents.
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Renovated science lounge enhances the student experience
April 10, 2015 —
Upgrades have made the space modern, bright and welcoming.
April 10, 2015 —
Upgrades have made the space modern, bright and welcoming.
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Motherboard: Cloning a mammoth is only the start
April 8, 2015 —
But just how likely is the mammoth’s revival? Molecular biologist Kevin Campbell, a professor from the University of Manitoba, shared his thoughts with Motherboard.
April 8, 2015 —
But just how likely is the mammoth’s revival? Molecular biologist Kevin Campbell, a professor from the University of Manitoba, shared his thoughts with Motherboard.
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CTV: Manitoba researcher has a plan to make mosquitoes drop like flies
March 30, 2015 —
Biological sciences professor Steven Whyard was recently featured in a CTV news report for his research into controlling mosquito numbers that involves releasing sterile males into the population.
March 30, 2015 —
Biological sciences professor Steven Whyard was recently featured in a CTV news report for his research into controlling mosquito numbers that involves releasing sterile males into the population.
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The Manitoban: I love science week
March 25, 2015 —
Let’s Talk Science at the University of Manitoba is holding the first I Love Science Week from March 23 to 31, reports the Manitoban.
March 25, 2015 —
Let’s Talk Science at the University of Manitoba is holding the first I Love Science Week from March 23 to 31, reports the Manitoban.
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Exploring the unknown
March 23, 2015 —
Bruce Ford, department of biological sciences, Faculty of Science, believes he has discovered the center of origin of the world’s largest flowering plant genus, and he’s out to prove it on a National Geographic-supported expedition to Vietnam.
March 23, 2015 —
Bruce Ford, department of biological sciences, Faculty of Science, believes he has discovered the center of origin of the world’s largest flowering plant genus, and he’s out to prove it on a National Geographic-supported expedition to Vietnam.
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The Manitoban: Asymmetrical organocatalysis
March 20, 2015 —
A Research Profile with Rebecca Davis
March 20, 2015 —
A Research Profile with Rebecca Davis
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Science student awarded prestigious Fessenden-Trott Scholarship
March 20, 2015 —
Anna Liu is one of four students in Western Canada awarded the prestigious Fessenden-Trott scholarship
March 20, 2015 —
Anna Liu is one of four students in Western Canada awarded the prestigious Fessenden-Trott scholarship
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Distinguished professor in physics and astronomy awarded Brockhouse Medal
March 18, 2015 —
John Page, professor, department of physics and astronomy, Faculty of Science is the recipient of the 2015 Brockhouse Medal by the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP).
March 18, 2015 —
John Page, professor, department of physics and astronomy, Faculty of Science is the recipient of the 2015 Brockhouse Medal by the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP).
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Indigenous science students are making a difference
March 17, 2015 —
As Indigenous Student Representatives of the Science Students Association, Amanda Fontes and Kelsey Papineau are passionate about finding opportunities to develop an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes Indigenous student success.
March 17, 2015 —
As Indigenous Student Representatives of the Science Students Association, Amanda Fontes and Kelsey Papineau are passionate about finding opportunities to develop an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes Indigenous student success.





