Research and International News Archive
Nature, Science, CTV: Vaginal microbes thwart HIV prevention
June 13, 2017 —
Vaginal application of anti-retroviral drugs, such as tenofovir, before sex has had mixed results in preventing HIV infection in women.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Ticks on the move
June 9, 2017 —
A bacterial cattle disease caused by a blood borne pathogen transmitted by ticks has cattle producers on the alert
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Researcher Profile: Dr. Elaine Mordoch
June 8, 2017 —
Exploring how students who have inherited a legacy of inequity feel about their educational experiences and how it can affect their success.
Extreme research, precipitation
June 8, 2017 —
U of M professors have received funding to study one of the most pressing water-related challenges
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Research Days celebrates graduate health research
June 6, 2017 —
Over 300 of Canada’s brightest graduate students and postdocs from 21 universities will convene at the University of Manitoba Bannatyne campus for the 30th annual Canadian Student Health Research Forum (CSHRF).
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM launches Ongomiizwin—an Indigenous institute that will clear a path for generations to come
June 5, 2017 —
A special day in the life of the university began with a ceremony in the Medicine Garden/Mashkiki Gitigaan on the Bannatyne campus
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Indigenous voices to inform children’s oral health program
June 5, 2017 —
Study will consult Indigenous communities on how to enhance Healthy Smile Happy Child program.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Treating dementia patients creatively
June 5, 2017 —
Dr. Salvador Simó, occupational therapist and researcher at Barcelona’s Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya, will be delivering a series of presentations next week on the connection between art therapy and mental health.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Helping newcomers discover healthy nutrition
June 1, 2017 —
Nutrition education program helps immigrants and refugees adapt to eating healthy in Canada
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Research into festival mobile device usage wins award
May 31, 2017 —
For some groups, such as festival organizers, the strategic use of mobile apps is crucial for creating a positive and meaningful experience for consumers. Professor Van Winkle's research explores this issue further.