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UM Receives $12.5 Million USD From Gates Foundation to Transform Family Planning, Maternal and Newborn Research

UM has received $12.5 million from The Gates Foundation to expand the globally recognized work of the Institute for Global Public Health (IGPH). Its researchers have played key roles in developing programs that support life-saving family planning...
15-Oct-2024 11:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Microsatellite Project to Monitor Objects in Space Over Canada, South Pole

An exciting new satellite project to monitor and protect the Earth’s orbital environment is underway. University of Manitoba (UM) and Magellan Aerospace (Magellan), in collaboration with Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) science and...
10-Oct-2024 8:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Polar Bears in Canada’s High Arctic Are the Most Vulnerable to Climate Change, According to New Genetic Analysis

Researchers from leading institutions including Polar Bears International, Environment and Climate Change Canada, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the University of Manitoba, and MacEwan University have analyzed all of Canada’s polar bear...
6-Aug-2024 2:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Scientists Predict Localized Extinction of Hudson Bay’s Polar Bears if Paris Climate Agreements Are Breached

For the first time, a multi-disciplinary team of scientists analyzes sea ice thickness against polar bear and seal survival across all of Hudson Bay; due to faster-than-expected sea ice loss, scientists predict localized polar bear extinction if...
12-Jun-2024 12:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Hybridization Extremely Rare Between Grizzly and Polar Bears, Study Finds

Genome analysis of over 800 polar and grizzly bears reveals no new hybrids and confirms the eight previously-known “grolar bears”
12-Jun-2024 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Dr. Meghan Azad receives prestigious 2024 Canada Gairdner Award

The University of Manitoba (UM) and the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) are thrilled with the announcement that Dr. Meghan Azad who is recognized globally for her innovative research on human breast milk and the infant...
12-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Discovery of two potential polar ring galaxies

‌New research suggests these stunning rare clusters might be more common than previously believed.
13-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

UM to expand health education, build new training space on Bannatyne campus

The University of Manitoba is excited to announce that, with support from donors and the provincial government, it will lead a transformational change to health education in Manitoba.
2-Aug-2023 11:45 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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World population reaches 8 Billion on November 15! Sociologist can comment on this milestone

15-Nov-2022 11:40 AM EST

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Entomologist Gives Tips on Staying Safe During Tick Season

Now that the snow has finally melted and Manitobans are getting out an about, some are venturing into wooded or grassy areas. And that’s a problem. U of M entomologist Kateryn Rochon cautions that tick season is upon us, and we should be vigilant.
5-Apr-2017 4:10 PM EDT

CBC: Insecticide ‘Probably Carcinogenic’ to Humans, Says World Health Organization Agency

23-Mar-2015 3:05 PM EDT

Canadian TV Shows "Talk First, Shoot Later"

A Canadian expert on conflict resolution says one CBS drama series gets it right by having its characters "talk first and shoot later."
30-Nov-2009 12:20 PM EST

Canola Cantor Does Passover Rap

Dr. Michael Eskin, a world-renowned nutrition researcher and canola expert has a unique hobby. He's now also a rap singer. Passionate about his religion, Eskin has recorded a music CD about biblical stories for children, tying in nicely with his...
31-Mar-2009 2:30 PM EDT

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