Featuring presentations researchers in the early and middle stages of their professional research journey that will highlight important topics representing a wide range of disciplines and Faculties. Hosted by the Vice-President (Research and International) Office, each event will include presentations from five or more emerging experts as well as opportunities for networking and cross-departmental collaboration.

“This event is an exciting opportunity for networking among researchers working to establish new projects and programs at UM,” said Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst, Associate Vice-President (Research).  “Groundbreaking research is taking place every day in our community, and I hope that all researchers will join us to foster new collaborations between our labs and Faculties. I look forward to meeting you there!”

Register by January 24 to join the inaugural Emerging Researcher Spotlight Series:

Thursday February 1, 2024 from 2pm-4pm

Muli-Purpose Room, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus

Featuring presentations from:

• Lindsay Larios, Faculty of Social Work
• Tara Horrill, College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
• Akinwumi Ogunrani, Faculty of Law
• Curt McCartney, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
• Chi Liao, Asper School of Business
• Mercedes Garcia Holguera, Faculty of Architecture
• Kjell Anderson, Faculty of Law
• Asher Mendelson, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Future Emerging Researcher Spotlight Events will take place throughout winter and spring 2024:

Session 2, February 27, 2024, 2:00 – 4:00pm, Apotex Centre, room 050, Bannatyne Campus

Session 3, March 28, 2024, 9:00 – 11:00am, Marshall McLuhan Hall, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus

Session 4, April 23, 2024, 9:00 – 11:00am, Apotex Centre, room 050, Bannatyne Campus

Session 5, May 13, 2024, 9:00 – 11:00am, Muli-Purpose Room, UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus

Session 6, June 17, 2024, 9:00 – 11:00am, Apotex Centre, room 050, Bannatyne Campus

Word cloud of presentation topics at the inaugural Emerging Researcher Spotlight Series, February 1, 2024.