Faculty of Science

Faculty of Science

UM's Faculty of Science is focused on world-class research and offers the largest variety of science programs in Manitoba. We believe science is for everyone. We are committed to Indigenous reconciliation and to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.

Join us as we discover the unknown and invent the future.

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Faculty of Science

Now is your time to discover the unknown and invent the future. See what the Faculty of Science can offer you.
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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.

Learn more about Machray Hall redevelopment

  • Breaking barriers: 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and inclusion in science

    Join us for an inspiring talk and panel discussion around breaking barriers: 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and inclusion in science where Dr. Nicholas Ball will give a lecture titled "Making Chemistry Click: A Journey with Sulfur and Fluorine."⁠

    Date and time: November 22, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
    Location: 208 Armes

    Register now

    Right after Dr. Ball's seminar, join us in the SSA Lounge (209 Armes) for a coffee and conversation panel talk on the topic of breaking barriers for 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and inclusion in science.

  • A photo grid of the panel talk participants. Photos from left to right, Nicholas Ball, Myles Hutter, Chloe Mcelheron, Avery Miller, Kimia Shadkami and Gerd Prehna

    From top left:
    Dr. Nicholas Ball, Associate Professor, Pomona College - speaker and panellist
    Myles Hutter, Undergraduate Science Student in Biochemistry - panellist
    Chloe Mcelheron, Academic Advisor - panellist
    Dr. Avery Miller, Associate Professor - panellist
    Kimia Shadkami, Digital Content and Communications Specialist - panellist
    Dr. Gerd Prehna, Associate Professor - moderator

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What we offer

Departments

Centres, institutes and facilities

Centres and Institutes

The Faculty of Science has several cutting-edge research facilities, equipment, and many collaborative study areas. The Jim Peebles Science and Technology library offers a wide variety of resources available for faculty and student use.

Facilities

Explore cutting-edge research and teaching facilities and equipment at the Faculty of Science across a broad range interests.

Maker Space

The Maker Space is a student driven fabrication shop with capabilities ranging from 3D printing up to CNC machining. The Maker Space is open to all Faculty of Science undergraduate and graduate students who wish to learn the design and fabrication skills necessary to make scientific equipment.

Learn more about Maker Space

Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library

The Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library provides access to resources, technology, study space, tutor, writing services and hosts other academic workshops and events throughout the year.

Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library

Lab equipment in cograd at Gregg Tomy chemistry lab
Star ball projector in the planetarium
Jacob Burgess looking at the maker space 3d printing machines
Interior shot of the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library

Research innovation and industry partnerships

Science is the bedrock underlying discovery and innovation. Through the Science Innovation Hub, the Faculty of Science offers a broad range of expertise, supports and services to connect researchers and students with opportunities to innovate, and launch new ideas.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Events

Nobel Laureates and Prize recipients

Dr. Jim Peebles speaking at a public lecture year 2022

Dr. James Peebles

Dr. James Peebles, was born in St. Boniface and obtained his Bachelor of Science (Hons) from the University of Manitoba in 1958. He went on to study at Princeton University where he obtained his Doctorate and continued his research in cosmology while teaching physics as the Albert Einstein Professor of Science.

Dr. Peebles first achieved recognition by predicting, with a colleague, that evidence for the big bang should still be observable, in the form of cosmic microwave background radiation. But Dr. Peebles’ major life work was on the clustering of galaxies in space. He learned how to extract information on clustering from catalogues of galaxy positions and showed how to use this information to test theories of galactic formation.

More about Dr. James Peebles

Peebles is also a prolific donor to UM and its Front and Centre Campaign. Having been the recipient of financial support during his undergrad, Peebles has given back in gratitude over the past three decades to initiatives like the Centennial Scholarship in Physics and the Isbister Undergraduate Scholarships (which he received twice while pursuing his UM degree).

In recognition of his extraordinary scientific achievements, the University of Manitoba has renamed the Science and Technology Library to the Jim Peebles Science and Technology Library.

Dean's office

Contact us

  • Academic advising inquiries:
    Science academic advising
    If you cannot access what you need from our website, please call our office at 204-474-8256 during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Our office

Faculty of Science
W230, Duff Roblin, 190 Dysart Rd
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2M8 Canada

foscomms@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8256
204-474-7618
Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.