Research and International News Archive
Exchange program opens doors for learning around the globe
November 9, 2016 —
An International Centre program at the University of Manitoba empowers students to gain educational experiences throughout the world
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
New mobile app needs research participants
November 7, 2016 —
U of M-developed health & fitness app looks at effective behaviour change techniques to support sustained physical activity
Paving a better way, Province and City support new chair in municipal infrastructure
October 25, 2016 —
The new Municipal Infrastructure Chair and partners will work together to develop and test innovative solutions
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Kids Who Lift: Training for Injury Prevention
October 25, 2016 —
Opportunities for kids, especially girls, to participate in organized sport have never been more abundant. Unfortunately, increased involvement is accompanied by a risk of musculoskeletal injury. Medical costs associated with these injuries can run into the millions of dollars. Dr. Parson will review her research in this area at the Research Seminar Series Friday, Oct. 28.
World Opportunities Week – Gain an International Perspective on Your Education
October 24, 2016 —
The event has been postponed and will be rescheduled
New chair in municipal infrastructure will build better cities
October 24, 2016 —
Build roads that last longer and have better value
Faculty of Science
Wall Street Journal: Pourang Irani Part of Team That Invents a Smartwatch That Works With One Hand
October 24, 2016 —
Scientists at Dartmouth College and the University of Manitoba are using the wrist as a human joystick.
Wall Street Journal: A Smartwatch That Works With One Hand
October 21, 2016 —
Scientists at Dartmouth College and the University of Manitoba have been working on another approach: enabling continuous input
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
KINREC CONNECT: Dr. Stephen Cornish
October 21, 2016 —
Every so often, we will profile and highlight a person of interest from our faculty through an informal, off-the-cuff Q & A feature entitled KinRec Connect. This offers a chance to meet and learn about the catalysts behind our exciting and dynamic faculty. Get to know FKRM assistant professor Dr. Stephen Cornish little better:
Peace and Conflict Studies grad students host first international conference
October 20, 2016 —
The Peace and Conflict Studies Graduate Student Association is hosting its first international conference Oct. 21-22