Research and International News Archive
Research and International
Are artificial sweeteners putting kids at risk for asthma?
June 4, 2019 —
Originally synthesized in 1879 by Ira Remsen and Constantin Fahlberg, saccharin was the first artificial sweetener discovered. Fast forward to today and the artificial sweetener industry is booming with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion and numerous artificial sweeteners on the market in both food and drink products.
The Stanley Pauley Engineering Building officially opens
May 31, 2019 —
Thanks to a joint federal-provincial investment at the University of Manitoba, a new engineering facility officially opened its doors on May 31, 2019
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Deconstructing diabetes
May 31, 2019 —
Researcher explores potentially life-changing pharmacological approaches for patients living with diabetes.
The Conversation: Ancestral languages are essential to Indigenous identities in Canada
May 31, 2019 —
'My work in the area of Indigenous education and languages leads me to believe what is core to the concern for language support is the meanings and narratives that are reflected in language'
Gold Leaf Prize recognizes excellence
May 23, 2019 —
Professor Tracie Afifi, an international child maltreatment and mental health researcher, and advocate for children’s rights, has received the Gold Leaf Prize for Outstanding Achievements by an Early Career Investigator
Faculty of Science
New Data Science Centre – NEXUS at the U of M
May 22, 2019 —
The Faculty of Science announced today that it has formed, Data Science NEXUS, a new data science research centre. NEXUS will lead innovation and discovery in data science, an emerging field that is quickly shaping and reshaping our world. NEXUS aims to aid the U of M and the province in remaining competitive on the global stage.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
School readiness affected by poverty, research shows
May 21, 2019 —
Transitioning out of poverty while a child is still very young could bring the greatest benefits to children and families
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
How passionate people respond when good things happen
May 17, 2019 —
A new Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management study found that the ways in which passionate people respond when good things happen in their favourite activities depends on their predominant passion type.
Second UofM Food Systems Student Symposium set to “Bridge the Gap”
May 16, 2019 —
Register today for the University-wide Food Systems Student Symposium - F3S - taking place June 26th.