Did you know that trillions of cicadas are about to make an appearance in the US Midwest? This is a super rare event that hasn’t happened in over 200 years! Dr. Jason Gibbs from the Department of Entomology tells us more.

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Grad student Anam Ara takes the top prize as this year's 3MT competition winner with her research on cannabis smoke exposure and lung health. Read more about the thrilling event by visiting news.umanitoba.ca/2024-3mt-resea…
 
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Why are activists passionate about their social justice work often burned out by those causes? In the latest Conversation Canada article, Sophie Olivia Hanson, PhD in Clinical Psychology, writes about how self-compassion can help activists deal with stress:

Alum and Canada Research Chair Dr. Meghan Azad receives the prestigious 2024 Canada Gairdner Award, recognizing some of the world’s most significant biomedical and global health research discoveries. Learn more about her inspiring work: news.umanitoba.ca/dr-meghan-azad…

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Congratulations to Dr. Meghan Azad!

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Jessie MacInnis, a PhD Candidate from the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources and the Department of Environment and Geography, recently co-wrote an article for Conversation Canada on how agroecology can help create a fair transition for Canada's food

We're thrilled to announce that Melissa Anderson, a Ph.D. student in the Biomedical Engineering program, has been awarded Indigenous Scholar Award by The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Brain Canada, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Learn more about

After three competitive heats, meet the twelve 3MT finalists! They will each have three short minutes to explain their research. Mark your calendars for the thrilling 3MT Final Competition on April 10. Get all the details by visiting umanitoba.ca/graduate-studi…

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Dating apps: Lack of regulation, oversight and competition affects quality, and millions stand to lose. Read more from Neil McArthur, Professor of Applied Ethics, in his article featured in The Conversation: news.umanitoba.ca/the-conversati…
 
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Nitrogen Innovation Center receives NSERC funding to advance sustainability research. UM’s Mario Tenuta, is a member of the international team examining how green ammonia production will impact crop production and environmental health. Learn more: news.umanitoba.ca/nitrogen-innov…

The future of women’s heart health in Manitoba starts at UM. A project led by Dr. Kirshenbaum receives $3.9M in federal and provincial funding, and aims to develop therapies for women living with heart disease, who are historically understudied. Learn more at

A team of UM researchers working to address herbicide resistance in weeds that affect crop plant growth has received nearly $1.5 million over five years in federal funding support. Learn how this will advance agriculture innovation by visiting news.umanitoba.ca/um-led-researc…

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UM and B.C. researchers collaborate to improve wheelchair technology and accessibility. “…this work will lead to improved accessibility for Canadians and those abroad who experience mobility issues.” says UM Vice-President (Research and International) Dr. Mario Pinto. Learn

UM researchers secure over $1M from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund for projects spanning neurogenetics to water safety in First Nation communities. Check out the recipients news.umanitoba.ca/um-researchers… #UManitoba #UMResearch

The UM AirSAFE lab receives $4.8M to become Canada's first research centre that brings together biomedical, engineering, natural science, and occupational health experts to study how the pollutants we breathe in affect our bodies. Learn more news.umanitoba.ca/um-air-polluti… #UManitoba

Feed your curiosity and nourish your understanding of the brain-gut connection at the UM Knowledge Exchange on Mar 27th! Our expert panel will uncover valuable strategies for maintaining health and managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). news.umanitoba.ca/brain-and-gut-…
 
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C. Michael Sampson, UM Associate Professor of Classics, reveals the groundbreaking use of machine learning to decipher ancient scrolls. Discover how technology merges with human expertise in unraveling the mysteries of the past: news.umanitoba.ca/the-conversati…

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The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and its host, UM, are deeply grateful to The Winnipeg Foundation for their donation of $5M. Their gift goes to construct a permanent home for the NCTR on Treaty One Territory in Winnipeg. news.umanitoba.ca/the-winnipeg-f…
 
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Twelve UM researchers have been awarded Insight Development Grants. These projects delve into understanding people and societies, pushing boundaries in research. Congrats to the recipients! Learn more: news.umanitoba.ca/twelve-um-rese…

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