Faculty of Science

March 21, 2019

Doug Goltz appointed Dean of Science at UWinnipeg

Dr. James Currie, Provost and Vice-President, Academic is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Doug Goltz as Dean of Science for a five-year term...

March 20, 2019

UWinnipeg prof shares passion for science outreach

The joy and enthusiasm of attendees and fellow volunteers has inspired UWinnipeg's Dr. Tabitha Wood to volunteer with Science Rendezvous since the outreach program began in 2008. Anyone with a passion for science outreach is encouraged to participate.

March 1, 2019

UWinnipeg researchers discover an exotic new metal   

UWinnipeg's Dr. Christopher Wiebe and his Quantum Materials Group have discovered a new material that might be changing our science textbooks. 

February 28, 2019

New augmented reality sandbox helps students visualize geography

UWinnipeg's new AR virtual sandbox uses 3D visualization applications to demonstrate geographic concepts while allowing users to physically shape and contour sand.

February 26, 2019

Cry babies in the wild on the Nature of Things

UWinnipeg's evolutionary biologist Susan Lingle's research will be featured on CBC's Nature of Things with David Suzuki this Sunday, March 3 at 7:00 pm CST.

February 12, 2019

UWinnipeg lands $250,000 Weston Seeding Food Innovation grant

A cutting-edge University of Winnipeg research project could transform the way we produce food, allowing farmers in Canada and beyond to care for large prairie crops as efficiently as a backyard garden, thanks to a $250,000 Weston Seeding Food Innovation grant.

December 19, 2018

Superb presentation leads to coveted award for UWinnipeg bat researcher

UWinnipeg master’s student, Nicole Dorville, received a coveted student award for her presentation at the 2018 North American Society for Bat Research symposium in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

November 30, 2018

Inspiration and opportunity at recent Indigenous Students in Science event

University of Winnipeg Indigenous students had a chance to connect with fellow peers and be inspired by faculty while learning about opportunities to take part...

July 26, 2018

Mathematical puzzle whiz

Dr. Lucas Mol is a post-doctoral fellow (PDF), collaboratively working with Dr. James Currie, Dr. Ortrud Oellermann and Dr. Narad Rampersad on a variety of research projects and mathematical puzzles.

July 16, 2018

Scientific research symposium for undergrads

Plans for the 13th Annual Randy Kobes Undergraduate Research Symposium are underway, and this year’s event will take place on Wednesday, September 19.  This competition...