Research and International News Archive
Research and International
Factors in Healthy Aging
April 10, 2019 —
More and more Canadians are reaching old age and Canada’s population as a whole is aging. By 2031, an estimated one in four Canadians will be aged 65 or older. This population shift includes a boom in the number of Canadians aged 85 or older – particularly, centenarians.
Research and International
What makes the University of Manitoba an age-friendly campus?
April 9, 2019 —
In 2016, the University of Manitoba became Canada’s first Age-friendly University. At that time, it joined a global network of Age-friendly Universities, established by Dublin City University in Ireland. Globally the network now extends to more than 50 universities.
The Conversation: Urban reserves are tests of reconciliation
April 3, 2019 —
'One approach to mitigating treaty violations is the additions-to-reserve process'
Food Systems Research Group
FSRG talk – Bridging the Gap: The Power of Collaborative Research
April 2, 2019 —
April 10th FSRG talk: Graduate students work towards bridging the knowledge gap on food systems between faculties on campus
Faculty of Science
A “delightful link”: Science Rendezvous’ new coordinator Kyla Smith tells why Science Rendezvous is “not to be missed”
April 1, 2019 —
Don't miss this year's Science Rendezvous, a free family festival on Saturday May 11, 2019
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Q&A with Jonathan Rosset
April 1, 2019 —
Grad student Jonathan Rosset shares his path into weed science research
Faculty of Science
Hocus pocus and away we go: Science Rendezvous volunteers make magic (again)
April 1, 2019 —
The Chemistry Potions Class show and Physics Adventure Show hope to entertain and mystify thousands of attendees
Asper School of Business
Brianna Caza named one of Thinkers50’s ‘30 Thinkers to Watch for 2019’
March 28, 2019 —
Associate professor at the Asper School of Business chosen based on her influence as a thought leader on the topics relevant to identity and authenticity in the new world of work
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Resistance training study seeks participants 65-plus
March 28, 2019 —
Could blod flow restricted bands be a boon for muscle growth in senior aged men? The U of M's Dr Stephen Cornish wants to find out.
Faculty of Science
Making an impact
March 27, 2019 —
On March 22, a delegation from the University of Manitoba visited the University of Toronto. Their mission? To learn how Canada’s largest university promotes innovation and commercialization of new discoveries