Research and International News Archive
Dr. Kirshenbaum named as director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences
May 30, 2017 —
The University of Manitoba and St. Boniface Hospital announce the appointment of Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum as director of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences at St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre
Future Indigenous scientists from across Canada come to campus
May 29, 2017 —
Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program draws record-breaking number of Indigenous students
An English professor’s journey through Jamaica: Or, how to keep history alive, mon!
May 19, 2017 —
"We scholars must take every possible opportunity to disseminate our research, since one never knows the avenues through which something great will happen. Who could have guessed that the article on my discovery in UM Today would be seen by a woman in Jamaica?"
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Exercise science goes back to the beginning in Winnipeg this fall
May 16, 2017 —
National exercise science conference returns to Winnipeg this October
Six new Canada Research Chairs, two renewed
May 12, 2017 —
'Leading crucial investigations into a wide-range of problems our society is facing'
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Researcher profile: Dr. Genevieve Thompson
May 10, 2017 —
Exploring what it’s like to experience intimate personal care and how health-care aides and nurses can help patients keep their sense of dignity.
Faculty of Science
Riding the wave: COGRAD’s research into safeguarding our water
May 8, 2017 —
In a world where clean water is becoming an increasingly rare resource, Department of Chemistry professor Gregg Tomy’s research is a valuable tool in the search for ways to protect our water supply.
Faculty of Science
Back to the future: countering the rise of today’s “Superbugs”
May 8, 2017 —
Antibiotic resistant bacteria exist right here in Manitoba. Dr. Ayush Kumar warns bacteria-contaminated drinking water on First Nations reserves is a ticking time-bomb.
Are you a family member living with someone with cognitive impairment or dementia whose behaviours are changing?
May 5, 2017 —
Research study seeking participants
New study reveals extent of issues facing trans youth in the Prairies
May 4, 2017 —
Over half (53 per cent) of school-aged trans youth from the Prairies reported being bullied in school