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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The University of Manitoba’s actuarial program, one of the oldest and most successful in North America, is among the first programs to earn accreditation from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA).

The CIA accreditation applies to courses beginning on or after Sept. 1, 2012, and such accreditation will provide students with the option to apply to […]

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Tomorrow, Thursday, November 10, 2011, a special announcement will be made at the University of Manitoba regarding the Chair for Women in Science and Engineering (Prairie Region).
In attendance will be: Digvir S. Jayas, vice-president (research and international), University of Manitoba; Karin Wittenberg, associate dean, research, Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences, University of Manitoba; and […]

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Science will come to life for more than 150 Aboriginal, new Canadian and inner-city students participating in the fifth annual Biomedical Youth Camp–this year in their own backyard.
The free, week-long event, staged by the University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine, is aimed at under-represented populations in the inner city, who would not normally have the […]

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Faculty and students at the University of Manitoba will be receiving almost $4 million in new grants and scholarships from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
The awards were part of a national announcement made today by the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology); Rick Dykstra, Member of Parliament […]

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On May 6, 2011, the All Science Challenge will be a day-long science competition for more than 120 Grade 6, 7 and 8 students from 14 Winnipeg-area schools. Hosted for the second year by University of Manitoba science students, the All Science Challenge is a fun-filled day of competition and camaraderie that’s part of a […]

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On Saturday, May 7, 2011, the public is invited to explore the world of science at Science Rendezvous 2011. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, there will be free hands-on activities and demonstrations at locations:
University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus: Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC), 75 Chancellors Circle
and
Inner City Science Centre: Niji Mahkwa School, […]

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