Research and International News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Professor Popsicle explains how extreme heat affects the body
July 25, 2016 —
With highs above 30 C and humidex values in the 40s, just walking from your home to your car can feel like a sweaty sluggish chore. Add the rest of your daily routine to the mix, and the sweltering heat begins to pose a safety risk. So who better to turn to for tips but a guy named Professor Popsicle?
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
National roundtable takes steps to fight infectious disease
July 21, 2016 —
On June 16-17, 2016, over 50 “Champions of Change” – experts, key influencers and stakeholders in the fields of antimicrobial stewardship and resistance – gathered in Toronto, Ontario, for a roundtable discussion to initiate the development of a Canadian multi-sectoral Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Action Plan
Fox News: Women on osteoporosis drugs still need bone density screenings
July 19, 2016 —
Women with osteoporosis who take drugs to help avoid fractures still need to have their bone density monitored, U of M study suggests.
Globe and Mail: Why airships should replace jets for moving freight
July 18, 2016 —
The shift to a lower- or zero-carbon emission transport system will significantly reduce greenhouse gasses
NCTR seeks members for Survivors Circle
July 18, 2016 —
'This is another important step in the development of the NCTR,' says Ry Moran, director of the Centre
Professor finds and publishes lost 233-year-old letter condemning slave massacre
July 14, 2016 —
For 233 years the true sentiments of Britain's leading abolitionist were lost, until a University of Manitoba professor accidentally came across them in the British Library
Grand opening for Manitoba Institute for Materials
July 11, 2016 —
Every material is on the table for examination and improvement at the newly renovated and outfitted $16.7-million Manitoba Institute for Materials (MIM), which officially opened July 8
Through the lens
July 11, 2016 —
The microscope is the first of its kind on Canadian soil and one of only 10 across North America
Composite collaboration
July 11, 2016 —
The CIC has been a key player in spurring economic growth and developing innovative new materials for industrial applications. One of the most recent collaborations is a project between FibreCITY, a division of CIC, and MIM





