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Released: 13-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Discovery of two potential polar ring galaxies
University of Manitoba

‌New research suggests these stunning rare clusters might be more common than previously believed.

Released: 2-Aug-2023 11:45 AM EDT
UM to expand health education, build new training space on Bannatyne campus
University of Manitoba

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.

Released: 26-Jul-2023 1:30 PM EDT
International team reaches bedrock in Greenland, marking a significant milestone in climate change research
University of Manitoba

An international research team, led by Professor Dorthe Dahl-Jensen of the University of Manitoba and University of Copenhagen, has reached a significant milestone by drilling through 2670 m of ice on the North Greenland Ice Stream and reaching bedrock after seven long years.

3-Apr-2023 10:35 AM EDT
UM-led study exposes barriers, safety concerns for medical cannabis use in Canada
University of Manitoba

A majority of Canadians who require medical cannabis are obtaining their products through the recreational market rather than the medical system, raising health and safety concerns, according to a massive new study led by a UM researcher.

Released: 18-May-2022 11:20 AM EDT
Hyperfast white dwarfs moving like billiard balls may change understanding of supernovae
University of Manitoba

“Understanding the origin of type Ia supernovae has been one of the highly debated questions in astrophysics,” explains Dr. Samar Safi-Harb, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Extreme Astrophysics at the University of Manitoba.

Released: 28-Jan-2022 11:55 AM EST
Not just another fish tale: is there a difference between aging and getting old?
University of Manitoba

Some creatures don’t age in the same way that humans do, implying that getting old does not necessarily lead to declining health.

   
Released: 29-Sep-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Recent UM research findings suggest gender bias remains in NSE professions across Canada
University of Manitoba

A UM research team recently co-published research that suggests gender bias continues to be a determining factor for those within the natural sciences and engineering (NSE) professions.

Released: 4-Aug-2021 5:05 PM EDT
Canadian-Led International Study: Full-Dose Blood Thinners Benefit Moderately Ill COVID-19 Patients
University of Manitoba

The investigators discovered that in moderately ill patients full-dose heparin reduced the need for organ support compared to those who received lower-dose heparin.

Released: 22-Jan-2021 12:05 PM EST
Full-dose blood thinners decrease need for life support and improved outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in international trial
University of Manitoba

Clinical trial finds that full-dose treatment with blood thinner reduces need for vital organ support in ICUs in moderately ill hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Released: 3-Apr-2020 12:30 PM EDT
UM researcher leads study on effective N95 mask decontamination during COVID-19 crisis
University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba clinician-scientists and their research partners at Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) have identified effective standard hospital sterilization techniques that may enable in-demand N95 masks to be sterilized up to 10 times for reuse in clinical settings.

Released: 19-Sep-2019 4:05 PM EDT
Health Gap Between First Nations and Other Manitobans Widening, Study Finds
University of Manitoba

The health gap between First Nation people and all other Manitobans is growing.

Released: 15-May-2019 10:05 AM EDT
How to properly remove a tick
University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba tick expert Kateryn Rochon demonstrates and explains the proper way to remove a tick.

Released: 14-May-2019 12:45 PM EDT
A valuable gift of butterflies
University of Manitoba

Like many entomologists, Jason Gibbs jokes about how he doesn’t like butterflies.

Released: 7-Mar-2019 4:35 PM EST
The Conversation: Higher, Further, Faster: Marvel’s First Female Cinematic Superhero
University of Manitoba

When the Captain Marvel movie opens on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day, it will be Marvel Studios’s first female-superhero led film and many people will be lined up to see this much anticipated flick and to enjoy one of Captain Marvel’s trademark specialties: fighting galactic evil.

Released: 31-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST
Study paves way for promising HIV vaccine
University of Manitoba

The study is the first in the world to demonstrate that chickenpox vaccine, when given to people who are already immune to it, does not trigger an unwanted “HIV-welcoming” immune state in the genital mucosa (lining) or in the bloodstream.

Released: 13-Dec-2018 1:05 PM EST
Integrated Data Vital in Stopping Spread of TB
University of Manitoba

Manitoba has the highest provincial incident rate of active tuberculosis (TB) in Canada, and stopping its spread depends on, among other things, the availability of high-quality, comprehensive data to ensure early and complete treatment, according to a new study by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) at the University of Manitoba.

Released: 12-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
The Power of One: What’s My Responsibility as a Global Citizen?
University of Manitoba

Protectionist laws; anti-immigration sentiments and abuse allegations: one scroll of a feed or flip through the paper can be enough to make you want to shut off and shut down.

Released: 21-Aug-2018 12:25 PM EDT
U of M Researchers Decode the Spanish Flu, Advance in Microbial ‘Arms Race’
University of Manitoba

The 1918 “Spanish Flu” was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, killing 50-100 million people.

Released: 21-Jun-2018 3:10 PM EDT
New Book Explores How Expressive Arts Have the Power to Effect Social Change
University of Manitoba

Expressive Arts for Social Work and Social Change explores the values and benefits of expressive arts (i.e. visual arts, movement and dance, expressive forms of writing and narrative, music, and performance) and the role they can play in social work practice and inquiry.

Released: 5-Apr-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Leading with a Love of Reading
University of Manitoba

You don’t have to spend much time with Rhonda Flett before you realize her guiding philosophy could be summed up in the words: Happiness is found in the pages of books.

Released: 9-Feb-2018 9:00 AM EST
Underwater Seminar To Be Held Under the Water
University of Manitoba

Professor Gordon Giesbrecht is well known for his unique approach to cold water research. So well known, in fact, that he is less referred-to by his real name than his nickname, Professor Popsicle.

   
Released: 5-Feb-2018 12:40 PM EST
A Black Pop Cultural Hero Leaps Onto the Big Screen
University of Manitoba

“Bigotry and racism are among the deadliest social ills plaguing the world today… if man is ever to be worthy of his destiny, then we must fill our hearts with tolerance.”

Released: 6-Dec-2017 2:05 PM EST
Churchill Marine Observatory Receives New Federal Funding
University of Manitoba

In Churchill today, the federal government, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, announced a significant investment to assist Canadians with the cost of food and to generate economic growth, particularly in northern Manitoba.

Released: 13-Oct-2017 1:30 PM EDT
Putting New Tools in the Hands of Leading Canadian Scientists
University of Manitoba

More than $554 million for new labs and equipment to help Canadian researchers discover, innovate and train the next generation of scientists for the jobs of tomorrow.

Released: 15-Aug-2017 1:10 PM EDT
Lake Trout Adjust Their Behaviour in the Face of a Changing Climate, New Study
University of Manitoba

Canadian scientists have discovered that certain lake predators are altering their behaviour due to climate change, revealing what the future may hold for these fish and their food.

Released: 13-Jun-2017 1:05 PM EDT
Large Canadian Arctic Climate Change Study Cancelled Due to Climate Change
University of Manitoba

The Science Team of the Canadian Research Icebreaker CCGS Amundsen has cancelled the first leg of the 2017 Expedition due to complications associated with the southward motion of hazardous Arctic sea ice, caused by climate change.

Released: 5-Apr-2017 4:10 PM EDT
Entomologist Gives Tips on Staying Safe During Tick Season
University of Manitoba

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.

Released: 10-Feb-2017 10:05 AM EST
David Foster – Producer, Composer, Humanitarian – Announced as 2017 IDEA Recipient
University of Manitoba

Mr. David Foster will be formally recognized by Manitoba’s business community, academics, and students in Winnipeg on June 13 at the 2017 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award Gala.

Released: 13-Dec-2016 3:05 PM EST
Weston Brain Institute Funds Clinical Trials of New Alzheimer’s Treatment
University of Manitoba

Electrocranial stimulation offers hope for Alzheimer's patients

Released: 2-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Abusive Behavior in the Operating Room?
University of Manitoba

A new study has found that healthcare workers in operating rooms are at a risk of witnessing physical and psychological abuse.

Released: 12-Oct-2016 10:05 AM EDT
The Fantastic Four U of M Vanier Scholars
University of Manitoba

New Vanier scholars are receiving major grants to study subjects as varied as Indigenous languages, HIV infection, Lou Gehrig’s disease and geothermal energy

Released: 15-Aug-2016 2:05 PM EDT
Quagmire of Politics, Power, Science, Individual Agendas, and History
University of Manitoba

UMToday reached out to the Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, Douglas Brown, for his take on the 2016 Rio Olympics for an op-ed piece.

Released: 3-Feb-2016 11:05 AM EST
Almost Half of All Military Personnel in Canada Have a History of Child Abuse Exposure, UM Study Finds
University of Manitoba

According to a study published today in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, military personnel in Canada are more likely to have had exposure to child abuse than individuals in the general Canadian population.

Released: 19-Mar-2015 8:05 AM EDT
From Vision to Venture ‘a Win-Win’
University of Manitoba

The Vision to Venture two-day event takes solutions that can lead to a marketable product to the experts who can evaluate it for just that: potential marketability and next steps to get it there.

Released: 18-Mar-2015 2:05 PM EDT
How Concussions Affect the Brain
University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba professors and brain experts are gathering at McNally Robinson Booksellers on March 18 to have a lively, interactive panel discussion on how concussions affect the brain.

Released: 21-Aug-2012 5:15 PM EDT
Running Marathons Safe for Older Adults
University of Manitoba

A study of adults >50 years old has found no lasting adverse effects from running marathons, similar to findings of adults aged 18-40.

Released: 14-Apr-2011 12:15 PM EDT
In Blackest Night! Avengers Assemble! Holy University Course, Batman!
University of Manitoba

Okay, everyone, it’s time to get your geek on. During Summer Session 2011 at the University of Manitoba in Canada, you can learn all about your favorite comic book heroes, and maybe even get credit for it.

Released: 14-Apr-2011 12:10 PM EDT
Ukrainian Internment and Holodomor Examined in University Course
University of Manitoba

Two special courses as part of a summer institute at the University of Manitoba will examine two horrific events in human history and suggest ways in which they might be taught in the classroom.

Released: 30-Nov-2009 12:20 PM EST
Canadian TV Shows "Talk First, Shoot Later"
University of Manitoba

A Canadian expert on conflict resolution says one CBS drama series gets it right by having its characters "talk first and shoot later."

Released: 31-Mar-2009 2:30 PM EDT
Canola Cantor Does Passover Rap
University of Manitoba

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 "other" career as a musician and cantor. His rap about Passover is a hit, and he's even been featured on Sesame Street!

Released: 14-Jan-2009 11:15 AM EST
Spirituality, Religion and Suicidal Behavior
University of Manitoba

Research has identified a possible link between the act of going to a religious worship service and a lessened risk of attempted suicide.

Released: 4-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Games and Play All Part of Care When Nursing Children with Cancer
University of Manitoba

A "virtual world" may soon help children and teens cope with illness. "Cancer is a very scary word for children," says nursing researcher Dr. Roberta Woodgate of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. "We want to help them deal with the subject in a way that is most appropriate to them, and at their level."

Released: 4-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Helping Patients Make Their Own Difficult Decisions
University of Manitoba

Dr. Lesley Degner is an advocate of helping cancer patients participate in their own treatment. This reduces anxiety and depression compared with patients who do not have the opportunity to discuss treatment with their physicians and other health care providers.

Released: 1-Aug-2007 8:15 AM EDT
The Perfect Summer Combination: Beer and Physics
University of Manitoba

Many of us look forward to a cold beer at the end of a hot summer day, but physicist John Page can bring beer in to work. For him, the bubbly beverage is a perfect medium for demonstrating a scientific technique pioneered by his group at the University of Manitoba.

Released: 25-Jul-2007 1:30 PM EDT
Researcher Studying Sarcasm for Insight Into Child Development? Yeah, Right!
University of Manitoba

Melanie Glenwright is using puppets to understand how children learn to understand humor, especially sarcasm and irony. As if.

Released: 8-Mar-2007 12:50 PM EST
Can Your iPod Hold 100,000 Songs?
University of Manitoba

New advances in thin film research could theoretically make a hard drive capable of about 155 gigabytes (GB) per square centimeter, far beyond the capacity of the iPod in your pocket today.

Released: 29-Aug-2006 4:45 PM EDT
Can't Quite Put Your Finger on Your Next Orthodontics Appointment?
University of Manitoba

We all hate long lines in waiting rooms. But now, technology may eliminate long waits, at least in the graduate orthodontic clinic in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba. Patients can now let their orthodontists know they have arrived for their appointment by using a biometric scanner that reads fingerprints.


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