Research and International News Archive
Research and International
Newly funded research could revolutionize quantum technologies
January 22, 2025 —
A new research project is set to explore what is sometimes called ‘quantum weirdness’ in certain types of magnetic materials. Researchers are examining how excitations that can be produced in some magnetic materials through interactions with light might be used in quantum technologies.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Appendectomy or antibiotics: which is a better choice for children’s appendicitis?
January 17, 2025 —
Dr. Richard Keijzer, a pediatric surgeon and professor of surgery in the Max Rady College of Medicine at UM, was part of an international research team that has just published a study comparing the two treatment approaches.
Research and International
Lab2Market Program Receives $95 Million to Boost Innovation and Entrepreneurship
January 15, 2025 —
UM researchers will join researchers from across the country to bring ideas and inventions to market with the potential to make a global impact.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pharmacy prof who studied ‘real-world’ drug effects appointed senior scholar
January 13, 2025 —
Pharmacoepidemiologist Dr. Silvia Alessi-Severini has just retired from the College of Pharmacy and been appointed senior scholar.
Faculty of Arts
Undergraduate Student Research Excellence on Display
January 13, 2025 —
The 2024 UM Undergraduate Research Showcase celebrated the exceptional work of students from across the university, highlighting their innovative research projects. Two students from the Faculty of Arts were among the winners.
Research and International
What can the longest continuous ice core record tell us about climate change? A UM scientist is finding out
January 8, 2025 —
Scientists have discovered the oldest ice core – estimated to be over 1.2 million years old; with the potential of revealing clues into the Earth’s changing climate.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Listening to Experience
January 8, 2025 —
When Dr. Zulma Rueda was studying tuberculosis (TB) transmission in Colombian prisons as part of her PhD research 14 years ago, some prisoners approached her.
Research and International
The Conversation: Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse
December 18, 2024 —
Are you helping an elderly parent with some holiday shopping and need to get reimbursed? Have they asked you to pay some bills or e-transfer funds to the grandkids from their accounts? You aren’t alone.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Electrical stimulation of ears shows promise for treating ulcerative colitis: UM study
December 16, 2024 —
A simple, non-invasive treatment focused on the ears could one day provide relief for people with ulcerative colitis, a UM research study has found.
Faculty of Arts
New funding will help build the capacity of the Canadian Reconciliation Barometer
December 13, 2024 —
Support of more than $200,000 from Canadian Heritage will enhance cross-sectoral research and community relationships across Canada with those working toward Reconciliation.