Change Through Research

Foundations

Fundamental research in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities and health sciences are celebrated and help enhance our understanding of the world while providing a holistic foundation for addressing complex problems.

Social Justice and Human Rights

We have a long history of social justice research and human rights activism addressing fair distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges in society, and aims to rectify social inequities and disparities.

Research by, for, and with Indigenous Peoples

Advancing social and economic reconciliation through research is a central priority of our research activity. Researchers engaging in Indigenous scholarship incorporate traditional perspectives, knowledges, paradigms and tools into solutions to be applied to many spheres.

Water and Food Security

Water and food are inextricably linked to each other and to the economic, social and environmental well being of the planet. Our multi-disciplinary researchers and scholars are raising awareness about the complex interconnectedness between water, food security and socio-environmental issues, fostering innovative approaches and inspiring action towards sustainable solutions.

Health and Well-Being

Improvements to the health and well-being of individuals and diverse populations are achieved by weaving knowledge together across many communities and disciplines. By creating inter and multidisciplinary research teams, we lead global transformational research in this field.

Climate Action and Sustainability

Questions of environmental sustainability and climate change are critical to the future of Manitoba and Canada in the context of increasing resource scarcity. The commitment to building sustainable communities bridges our strengths in discovery-drives scientific research.

Manitoba, Hudson Bay, Arctic, and the World

Indigenous leaders, communities and UM researchers are reimagining transportation pathways through the Hudson Bay to transform community and regional connectivity, improve economic futures and strengthen supply chains in light of changing climate and its effects on Arctic sea ice.