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Tributary of the Nelson River, north of Lake Winnipeg. // PHOTO from Chani Welch

Improving watershed models for northern Canada

September 4, 2018 — 
'We can reduce the negative impacts from both too much and too little water with good water management and appropriate infrastructure'

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Emily McKinnon speaks to Access students.

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Students prepare for university with Access programs

August 31, 2018 — 
“I never held a bird before. That was very cool.”- Tayller McKinney

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Alex Kitt (left) and Michael Kehler have each been awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships

Introducing the next generation of technology innovators

August 21, 2018 — 
Two incoming U of M students have each been awarded Schulich Leader Scholarships

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Max Steinkopf [BA/1902] – far right – visits the Great Sphinx of Giza in 1925 as part of a trip to the Middle East to celebrate the opening of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. // U of M Archives

These travel stories from alumni will give you serious wanderlust

August 14, 2018 — 
For our Alumni Answers series, we asked our alumni community to reminisce with us about family road trips, weekend getaways, and trekking the globe

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Empowered to use her voice

July 31, 2018 — 
Hear from past Schulich Leader Scholarship recipient Alexa McAdam

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PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY ANDERSON CABOT CENTER FOR OCEAN LIFE, NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

National Geographic: How Do You Study Endangered Whales? Collect Their Snot

July 26, 2018 — 
Master’s student Justine Hudson spends her field days attempting to sample beluga snot to measure stress levels across the population

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City News: Tracking with tiny tech

July 25, 2018 — 
University of Manitoba researchers are using miniaturized technology to track long-distance migration of certain insects and songbirds.

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Finally, a breathtaking photo of beluga whale snot

July 25, 2018 — 
Master's student Justine Hudson studies beluga whales via their snot and captured a striking photo in the process

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CNR train driving through Canadian Rockies. // Image from Canadian National Railway Company

These are the best summer jobs, according to alumni

July 17, 2018 — 
We asked our alumni community to tell us about their best summer jobs, as part of our Alumni Answers series - here are some of their most inspiring and memorable stories

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Richard Dupuis on a hike to the top of Ha Ling Peak near Canmore, Alta.

Alumni Abroad: Reaching peak nature

July 13, 2018 — 
In anticipation of Canada’s Parks Day on July 21, we’re featuring alumni like Richard Dupuis who live and work in our nation’s parks

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