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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · 20h

Did you know a UM alum won a Nobel Prize? Acclaimed cosmologist Dr. James Peebles [BSc(Hons)/58] received the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to the clustering of galaxies.

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UM alumnus wins Nobel Prize in Physics

The Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today that a UM graduate, acclaimed cosmologist Dr. James Peebles, has won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics. Dr. Peebles, 84, professor emeritus at Princeton U

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · 1d

Behind every great engineer is a community that believes in their potential. The Friends of Engineering (FOE) brings together Manitoba's top employers and engineers from across the profession to empower the next generation of engineers. Read the full story: news.umanitoba.ca/friends-of-e...

Friends of Engineering

Fueled by a passion for innovation and student success, the Friends of Engineering (FOE) brings together some of Manitoba’s top employers and engineers from across the profession to empower the next

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · 2d

The University of Manitoba was proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the CIBC Run for the Cure this past weekend and to host an event that benefits our Manitoba community.

The rainy, windy weather didn't stop the participants from coming out and sharing hope for those affected by breast cancer.

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · 7d

Season four of What's The Big Idea is out now! Listen to an in-depth conversation about space stewardship with Philp Ferguson: umanitoba.ca/community/wh....

University of Manitoba - "What's the big idea?" podcast

What's the big idea? is an award-winning podcast featuring President Michael Benarroch in conversation with some of today's big thinkers. Together, they unpack “the big idea” their work explores. The ...

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · 15d

President and Vice-Chancellor Michael Benarroch wrote a letter to the community on how UM researchers are Bisons at the centre of bold ideas. This letter to all Manitobans was published on September 20 in the Free Press and Brandon Sun, but you can read it at news.umanitoba.ca/um-researche...

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · 16d

At a moving event filled with prayer, song and ceremony, the Manitoba Government announced a $20-million investment in the @nctr-um.bsky.social. The gift will help build a permanent home for the Centre, ensuring that the truths of Survivors are preserved and shared. news.umanitoba.ca/manitoba-inv...

Manitoba invests $20 million in the future of truth and Reconciliation

At a moving event filled with prayer, song, and ceremony, the Government of Manitoba announced a historic $20-million investment in the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR). The gift wi

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · 22d

Mondetta x UM. This exclusive collab brings together iconic retro style and Bison pride.

Get your limited edition pieces available only at the Merch Pop-up during the Bisons Block Party on Saturday, September 20. Learn more and get your free tickets at umanitoba.ca/community/al...

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · 28d

Meet UM’s 2025 Vanier Scholars! Four graduate students have received the prestigious 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. Congratulations to Md. Abdul Aziz, Barret Monchka, Chamali Kodikara, and Deanne Nixie Miao. Read more about their research:
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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · 29d

Today, the Mastercard Foundation announced a $5M gift to UM to sustain and accelerate post-secondary education for Indigenous young people, their families, their communities and beyond. This gift comes as Indigenous student enrolment has grown by 10.7% in one year: news.umanitoba.ca/um-gifted-5-...

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Sep 5

As the new federal Implementation Science Chair in Human Development, Child and Youth Health, Dr. Leslie E. Roos, of the Faculty of Arts, is leading a national effort to get mental health solutions into the hands of families faster. Read more about her work: news.umanitoba.ca/closing-the-...

Closing the gap: Helping families access high-quality mental health services sooner

Solutions for long waitlists, remote access and culturally specific care in mental health services often take many years to go from research discoveries to clinical best practice. These gaps in health

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Sep 4

World-renowned climate Scientist Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen is among the newest International Fellows elected by the Royal Society of Canada. Read the full story at
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World-Renowned Climate Scientist Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen honoured by Royal Society of Canada

World leading polar researcher Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen is among the newest International Fellows elected by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), one of only four annually. The RSC is the nation’s highe

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Sep 3

UM's Extended Education Business Development team is working with companies and organizations from across the province to understand your needs and support you in providing further education, created with the expertise of the university, industry, and community. news.umanitoba.ca/workforce-de...

Workforce development is no longer optional

A recent labour market survey by the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce finds “perceptions of the current labour market are not improving and it’s having an effect on business.” Among the concerns rep

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 28

UM alumni and their spouse can get discounted rates on insurance! iA Financial Group offers a wide range of insurance solutions, providing you and your family with security and peace of mind at every life stage. Apply now for special rates.
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UM campus on a nice summer day. There are many trees outside of the Admin building. There is one cloud in the sky.

University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join Melanie Dennis Unrau, Writer-in-Residence at UM's Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture, for an evening of poetry and reflection. Through shared examples and guided prompts, you'll explore labour, vocation, and climate in creative ways. Register at brnw.ch/21wVcUi

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 25

Are you looking for a program that prepares you for the ever-evolving tech careers? Are you passionate about interdisciplinary research in high-demand fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity? Get to know the Department of Computer Science! news.umanitoba.ca/get-to-know-...

Get to know the Department of Computer Science

Are you looking for a program that prepares you for the ever-evolving tech careers? Are you passionate about interdisciplinary research in high-demand fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and c

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 22

As climate change melts sea ice in Manitoba’s subarctic, Churchill may emerge as a shipping route linking the province to the global supply chain. At the Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), UM researchers are helping navigate the path forward. Read the full story: news.umanitoba.ca/open-water

Open Water

As climate change melts sea ice in Manitoba’s subarctic, northern communities explore Churchill’s future as a shipping route connecting the province to the global supply chain. See how UM scientists a...

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 20

How can pests be controlled through RNA technology? Dr. Steve Whyard is currently working on studying insect genes to develop novel species-specific pesticides. The research could have global impacts on mosquito-borne diseases. Learn more: news.umanitoba.ca/um-faces-and...

UM Faces and Spaces: Steve Whyard

For this month's UM Faces and Spaces, we spoke to Steve Whyard, associate dean (research) in the Department of Science, professor of Biological Sciences. He is currently working on studying insect gen

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hosna Banihabib’s undergraduate training in urban planning and design taught her the power of listening. Now at UM, her research is focused on helping Indigenous communities navigate the mining industry, with support from the Berkes Graduate Scholarship. Read more: news.umanitoba.ca/scholarship-...

Scholarship fuels partnership in community-based research

Hosna Banihabib’s undergraduate training in urban planning and design taught her the power of listening—to place, to people, to history. She took that forward in her planning for graduate studies,

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 14

The physical therapy department at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences held its first Indigenous welcoming ceremony for all students, faculty and staff on the Bannatyne campus. Read the full story: news.umanitoba.ca/physical-the...

Physical therapy program introduces Indigenous welcoming ceremony

The physical therapy department at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences held its first Indigenous welcoming ceremony for all students, faculty and staff on Aug. 5 on the Bannatyne campus. Fifty-two

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 12

Controlling the speed of light in a specific direction may seem like a far-fetched idea, but it's the reality of the work done by PhD students, Jiguang Yao and Jerry Lu. Read more about their work and watch the full video interview at news.umanitoba.ca/from-the-pow...

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From the power of magnetism to controlling the speed of light

Imagine driving across a bridge that normally takes one second. But this time, it takes eight minutes longer than expected. On the way back, you somehow arrive at the other side eight minutes before y

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 11

There’s plenty of summer left, Bisons! We've got UM-inspired ideas to help you make the most of it. See the full list at: news.umanitoba.ca/hello-summer/

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 7

Dr. Titus Olukitibi has been awarded the prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship to expand his research on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Kenya and develop a groundbreaking therapeutic vaccine. Learn more: news.umanitoba.ca/new-um-banti...

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 6

Could a humble, ancient grain be the answer to modern food insecurity? UM researchers think so! They're focusing on a plant that has been growing in Canada for centuries: wild rice. Learn more about this comeback crop and its potential to become a Canadian staple: news.umanitoba.ca/the-comeback...

The Comeback Crop

Could a humble, ancient grain help address modern-day food insecurity? UM researchers think so. Why wild rice—with a climate-friendly twist—could be Canada’s next staple

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 5

Did you know UM invented the unusual sport of underwater football? It was created by UM’s scuba club in 1967 as a means of improving their diving skills. Since then, the sport has made a splash across Canada and overseas. Check out more fun facts about UM: news.umanitoba.ca/think-you-kn...

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University of Manitoba @umanitoba.bsky.social · Aug 1

Dr. Natalie Riediger, associate professor in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, is leading a new study exploring the cultural meaning behind alcohol use, and what it reveals about parenting, mental health and alcohol use in Canada. Read more: news.umanitoba.ca/why-wine-mom...

Why ‘Wine Mom’ culture deserves a closer look

“Wine mom culture” is often seen in memes and pop culture as a symbol of modern motherhood, but at what cost? A new study from UM researcher Dr. Natalie Riediger is exploring cultural meaning behi

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