Faculty of Science News Archive
A journey of education, love, and legacy
May 7, 2024 —
To carry on his wife’s legacy of helping students, UM alum and retiree decided to make a planned gift to UM to fund a scholarship in her name.
Faculty of Science
CBC Manitoba: Exotic butterflies back at The Leaf after federal agency restores permit
May 6, 2024 —
Exotic butterflies back at The Leaf after federal agency restores permit
Asper School of Business
2024 installment of Stu Clark New Venture Championships introduces social entrepreneurship award
May 6, 2024 —
This April, 32 teams of aspiring entrepreneurs from post-secondary institutions across North America convened in Winnipeg for the 2024 Stu Clark New Venture Championships.
Faculty of Science
Machray Hall redevelopment
May 6, 2024 —
We are pleased to unveil an exciting development set to commence in the summer of 2024 - the transformation of Machray Hall. This ambitious endeavour will see the emergence of a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the evolving needs of our academic community.
Research and International
UM receives $57 million for vaccine and biomedical research and infrastructure
May 6, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) in partnership with the Universities of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Calgary, has received $57 million in critical funding to conduct world-leading vaccine and biomanufacturing research and build two new innovative facilities, an investment that positions the institution to play a significant role in addressing future pandemic threats in Canada and around the world.
Faculty of Science
This is your invitation to Science Rendezvous 2024
May 2, 2024 —
Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. right here on Fort Garry Campus. We will be there, the Faculty of Science, our campus and organization partners, and 700 volunteers! And we will bring you the biggest, most fun and most remarkable science outreach event of the year!
Students
University of Manitoba student named a McCall MacBain Scholar
April 30, 2024 —
University of Manitoba chemistry student Katherine Bazin is one of 20 Canadians who will join the fourth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University.
St. John's College
Bio-chemistry student reaches new heights
April 29, 2024 —
Michael Zarychta is a third-year biochemistry student with an unwavering passion for science. He found his drive for chemistry during high school and has since been dedicated to solving complex problems, exploring the intricacies of science, and bringing innovative ideas to life.
Sustainability
Announcing the first ever Green Investment Fund recipients
April 22, 2024 —
This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the first ever Green Investment Fund recipients, which will help our University of Manitoba community reach our 2050 Climate Action Plan goals . The Green Investment Fund was created to spur community involvement in helping us reach these goals and to encourage meaningful collaboration between faculty, staff and students in the name of sustainability.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Annual awards celebrate volunteers’ commitment, passion
April 15, 2024 —
Annual awards celebrate volunteers’ commitment, passion