It may seem a bit idiosyncratic for a Canadian university to build a special experimental facility for making ice (and hockey is not involved), but this research laboratory may be the key to helping scientists better understand climate change.
The Sea-ice Environmental Research Facility (SERF) is the first of its kind in Canada: a large, outdoor, […]

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A major donation by a graduate of the University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering will support an upgrading and redevelopment of electrical engineering research and teaching facilities at the Fort Garry campus.
Mr. Stanley F. Pauley, through The Pauley Family Foundation, has donated $4 million to renovate and refurbish existing laboratories and facilities at 105 Dafoe […]

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The University of Manitoba has upgraded some of its drinking fountains in University Centre, aiming to reduce waste and support sustainability on campus.
Each new drinking fountain is a state-of-the-art EZH2O bottle filling station, providing the rapid filling of pure filtered water into reusable bottles, eliminating the need for students, staff and visitors to buy disposable […]

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On January 27, 2012, the University of Manitoba publicly thanked the federal and provincial government for their financial support of the renovation and redevelopment of two major education and research facilities in the Faculty of Science. The Biological Sciences building and the Buller Building Science Laboratories were projects funded by the federal and provincial governments […]

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On January 27, 2012, the University of Manitoba will be officially opening and showcasing two newly renovated facilities for students and researchers in the Faculty of Science.
Joining University president and vice-chancellor David Barnard for the
opening will be: Premier Greg Selinger; Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews; Erin Selby, Manitoba Minister of Advanced Education and Literacy; […]

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On Thursday, January 26, 2012, the University of Manitoba chapter of Engineers Without Borders will host a talk by Jonathan Beddoes, dean of Engineering. His presentation will be titled: “As An Engineer: What Will You Do To Improve Society?”
Given the growing complexities of the engineering profession in the world today, professionals and industry leaders are […]

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MP Rod Bruinooge will join David Barnard, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba, and Jane Watkinson, dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the opening of a new state-of-the-art fitness facility.
What: Theraband “ribbon” cutting to open new fitness facility
When: Friday, December 9, 2011, at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Circuit Training Centre, Third […]

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