Faculty of Science

Dr. Jitendra Paliwal holding award with second prize winner Yujie Ren.

September 24, 2025

International Falling Walls Competition

Fast-paced global competition Falling Walls funds the winner to compete on world stage in Berlin against 100 other competitors from around the globe.

The rocky, desert-like landscape of Mars as captured by a rover's navigation camera.

September 19, 2025

UWinnipeg geologist contributes to Perseverance Mars rover findings

University of Winnipeg geography professor Dr. Ed Cloutis is helping space agencies analyze a Martian rock whose unusual spotted surface could represent the clearest evidence yet of ancient life on the Red Planet.

A group of scientists in white lab coats gathers for an outdoor photo under some trees.

September 10, 2025

Soapbox Science returns to The Forks this Saturday

Soapbox Science brings scientific research out of the laboratory and into public spaces, while also highlighting the contributions of women and non-binary STEM professionals.

Dr. Nora Casson in front of a red background; Dr. Md Hossain, Dr. Russell Mammei, and Dr. Narad Rampersad all in front of tan backgrounds.

August 19, 2025

UWinnipeg researchers receive more than $2M in NSERC funding

Ten University of Winnipeg researchers received $2,07,500 in Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) funding through the Discovery Grants Program.

August 15, 2025

UWinnipeg team breaks Canadian record for ultracold neutron production

A UWinnipeg physics team has broken a record for particle physics in Canada. Now, they have their sights set on a world record, and hope to gain insight into how the universe was formed.

A male university professor in a button-up shirt stands in front of a wall with wood panelling.

August 12, 2025

Building next-generation smart systems

Dr. Yaser Al Mtawa's research into smart systems holds implications for everything from defense and space exploration to transportation and agriculture.

Dr. Melanie Martin in front of a window.

July 28, 2025

Dr. Melanie Martin appointed Acting Associate Dean of Science

The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melanie Martin (she/her) as Acting Associate Dean of Science. Dr. Martin’s term one-year term is effective August 1, 2025.

Nicole Valencia standing in the library stacks

July 14, 2025

UWinnipeg physics student earns prizes at national conference

Nicole Valencia’s goal is to improve research in the advancements of radiation therapy and enhancing better patient outcomes that touch the lives of those affected by brain diseases that include cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.

July 7, 2025

Alum Josh Swain is finding purpose through community and science

Josh Swain (MSc 23, BSc 21) says it was advocacy work and community involvement that gave him a deep appreciation for integrating Western medical practices with traditional Indigenous healing.

July 7, 2025

Dr. Tabitha Wood appointed Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science

The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tabitha Wood as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science, effective July 1, 2025.

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