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Open House - Micro-Diploma in Science Communication
by Microdiploma Science Communication 20 May '25

20 May '25

Please share with graduate students. MICRO-DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION<https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/micro-diploma-science-commun…> (MDSciCom) Learn to communicate scientific research and research findings to a non-scientific audience through various media tools including verbal and written communiqué, social media and virtual/digital messaging in a way that is engaging, accurate and enhances confidence in science. News briefs, product and science concept descriptions, videos (animated, live-action, etc.), podcasts, public speaking/interviews are all covered in the micro-diploma in science communication. "The Micro-diploma course in Science Communication has surpassed all my expectations. Not only did it enrich my understanding of the intricate relationship between science and society, but it also provided me with invaluable practical experiences that I'll carry with me forever. . ." - MDSciCom 2023-2024 Graduant Visit the website<https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/micro-diploma-science-commun…> for more information or to read student testimonials<https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/micro-diploma-science-commun…>. INSPIRING CURIOSITY, ONE WORD AT A TIME [A poster for a micro-diploma Description automatically generated]<https://www.cognitoforms.com/UniversityOfManitoba17/MDScienceCommunicationO…> Angela Peloquin (she/her) Graduate Program Assistant | Department of Immunology Max Rady College of Medicine| Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Room 471 Apotex Centre, 750 McDermot Avenue University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T5 Office: 204-977-5610| Fax: 204-789-3921 [cid:image002.png@01DBC96A.F11E6920]

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2024-2025 RFHS Oncology Awards
by RFHS Graduate Awards 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

Dear learners, The call for applications is open for the following Oncology Awards: * Madame Yiching Zheng Kao Memorial Scholarship - Details regarding this award may be found at this link.<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…> This award is classified as a scholarship. As such, only students continuing with their program in the next academic year are eligible to apply. * Nancie J. Mauro (nee Tooley) Graduate Scholarship in Oncology Research. Details regarding this award may be found at this link<http://webapps.cc.umanitoba.ca/gradawards/index.asp?WCI=SearchForm&WCE=brow…>. This award is classified as a scholarship. As such, only students continuing with their program in the next academic year are eligible to apply. Attached to this email you will find: * Award ToRs. * Application Instructions. * Application Form that is to be included on submitted application. All applications should be submitted through the Award Application Submission Form<https://forms.office.com/r/3yUXV3fxeK> by May 30, 2025 All reference letters should be submitted through the Reference Letter Submission Form<https://forms.office.com/r/bzZtNpzZbA> by May 30, 2025 Natalie Scofield-Singh, Administrator Office of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Manitoba A202 Chown Building - 753 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W3 Natalie.scofield-singh(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Natalie.scofield-singh@umanitoba.ca> (204) 789-3402

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2025 Dr. Joan Swain Student Awards Application
by RFHS Graduate Awards 28 Mar '25

28 Mar '25

Hello RFHS Graduate Learners, CanU<https://canucanada.org/awards2025/> is excited to announce they have released the 2025 Dr. Joan Swain Student Awards Application. Dr. Joan Swain is a dear friend of CanU's who works as a physician in Northern Manitoba. This scholarship is open to post-secondary students in Pre-Health Sciences Field (Grade 12 and up), Graduate Health Sciences Field or in the field of Ancient Mediterranean Studies. The goal of the awards is to support new immigrants, particularly refugees, and Indigenous individuals who are in financial need. Link to online applications: <http://goog_1251626532> https://canucanada.org/awards2025/ (Scroll to the bottom of the webpage.) Deadline to apply online: April 10, 2025 Warm Regards, Natalie RFHS Graduate Awards RFHSgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:RFHSgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca> 204-789-3402

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INVITATION: College of Pharmacy Research Seminar Series - March 26, 2025
by Pharmacy GradStudies 19 Mar '25

19 Mar '25

Dear all, The College of Pharmacy invites you to join us for the presentation of Cameron Bouchard, MSc student, titled "The importance and value of Indigenous ways of knowing in Western academia" on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 @ 12 pm in 050 Apotex Building. Thank you, College of Pharmacy Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Email: Pharmacy.GradStudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/pharmacy<http://www.umanitoba.ca/pharmacy> [UM_Logo_HORZ_RGB - Copy]

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INVITATION: College of Pharmacy Research Seminar Series - February 26, 2025
by Pharmacy GradStudies 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

Dear all, The College of Pharmacy invites you to join us for the presentation of Dr. Zikria Saleem, Assistant Professor in Pharmacy Practice, Bahauddin Zakariya University, titled "Predictors of Antimicrobial Resistance in Resource-Limited Settings: A Case Study of Pakistan." on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 @ 12 pm in 050 Apotex Building. Thank you, College of Pharmacy Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Email: Pharmacy.GradStudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/pharmacy<http://www.umanitoba.ca/pharmacy> [UM_Logo_HORZ_RGB - Copy]

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2025 Mindel & Tom Olenick Research Award in Immunology
by RFHS Graduate Awards 04 Mar '25

04 Mar '25

Hello RFHS Graduate Learners/Post-Doctoral Fellows, Please see the attached documents regarding the 2025 Mindel & Tom Olenick Research Award in Immunology. This award provides support to graduate (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) students or Post-Doctoral Fellows for projects in the field of Immunology. The deadline for applications is May 2nd, 2025 and they can be submitted to: HSCFoundationResearchGrants(a)sharedhealthmb.ca<mailto:HSCFoundationResearchGrants@sharedhealthmb.ca>. Warm Regards, RFHS Graduate Awards RFHSgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:RFHSgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca> 204-789-3402

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INVITATION: College of Pharmacy Graduate Seminar - March 5, 2025.
by Pharmacy GradStudies 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

Dear all, The College of Pharmacy invites you to join us for the presentation of Dr. Britt Drögemöller, Department of Biochemistry & Med Genetics, titled "Exploring the genomic architecture of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity: Leveraging large biobanks and single-cell sequencing" on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 @ 12 pm in 050 Apotex Building. Thank you, College of Pharmacy Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Email: Pharmacy.GradStudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/pharmacy<http://www.umanitoba.ca/pharmacy> [UM_Logo_HORZ_RGB - Copy]

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INVITATION: College of Pharmacy Research Seminar Series - February 5, 2025
by Pharmacy GradStudies 19 Feb '25

19 Feb '25

Dear all, The College of Pharmacy invites you to join us for the presentation of Mira Safa, Ph.D. student, titled "Multiple Sclerosis, Comorbid Depression and the Association with Different Blood Biomarkers" on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 @ 12 pm in 164 Apotex Building. Thank you, College of Pharmacy Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Email: Pharmacy.GradStudies(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Pharmacy.GradStudies@umanitoba.ca> www.umanitoba.ca/pharmacy<http://www.umanitoba.ca/pharmacy> [UM_Logo_HORZ_RGB - Copy]

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Applications to the Manitoba Training Program in Health Services Research are Open
by RFHS Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

Hi all, Please see the information below re Manitoba Training Program. Warm Regards, Natalie From: Rady Research <radyresearch(a)umanitoba.ca> The following has been sent on behalf of Dr Malcolm Doupe: Applications to the Manitoba Training Program in Health Services Research are Open 1. We are currently recruiting for the 2025-2026 cohort and welcome applications from thesis-based Master's and PhD students, including those entering graduate programs across both health and non-health backgrounds, as well as a variety of disciplines. The application deadline for the 2025-2026 cohort is April 11, 2025. Students can apply through the following link: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply 1. Students who are accepted into the program will receive a one-year financial stipend of $20,000 for MSc students and $25,000 for PhD students. 1. Upon successful completion of all program components, students will be awarded a Graduate Micro-Diploma in Applied Health Services Research. The one-year program is designed to deepen students' understanding of the healthcare system and the critical role of evidence-based research in shaping healthcare policy. Activities include rigorous academic coursework, insightful seminar discussions, knowledge translation training, and practical work placements and networking opportunities within Manitoba's healthcare system. 1. Students can learn more about MTPHSR by visiting our web page: https://umanitoba.ca/explore/programs-of-study/micro-diploma-applied-health… 1. All questions should be directed to Natalia Teran (MTPHSR Program Coordinator) Natalia.Teran(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Natalia.Teran@umanitoba.ca> Malcolm B. Doupe, PhD Professor, Departments of Community Health Sciences, Emergency Medicine Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba 408-727 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 3P5 MalcolmBray.Doupe(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:MalcolmBray.Doupe@umanitoba.ca>

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Deadline Extended: Graduate Science Communication Workshop Opportunity: ComSciConCAN!
by RFHS Graduate Awards 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

Hi RFHS Graduate Learners, Please see the opportunity below from ComSciCon Canada. Warm Regards, Natalie RFHS Graduate Awards RFHSgraduateawards(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:RFHSgraduateawards@umanitoba.ca> 204-789-3402 Subject: Deadline Extended: Graduate Science Communication Workshop Opportunity: ComSciConCAN! Hello, We have extended the application deadline for ComSciConCAN<https://www.comsciconcanada.org/>! Applications are now due on February 17th at 11:59 PM EST. This workshop is the only Canada-wide science communication training opportunity designed for graduate students. We would love to see more students from RFHS at the University of Manitoba be considered for the workshop. I am writing to ask if you would please forward the following opportunity to your graduate students so that they might apply? We also have a pre-recorded information session on our website<https://www.comsciconcanada.org/application>. Thank you very much, and please let us know if you have any questions. Best, Ryan Ha Organiser | ComSciConCAN Comsciconcanada.org<https://www.comsciconcanada.org/> _______________________________________________________________________________________ [cid:image001.png@01DB796D.DD1A5C10] Are you interested in strengthening your ability to communicate your science to non-specialist audiences? Would you like to meet other graduate students across the country who are passionate about science communication? Do you want to network with professionals to explore science communication in all its facets? This is your opportunity! ComSciCon is a series of workshops focused on enhancing communication skills and fostering an inclusive community that can effectively communicate scientific information to academic and non-academic audiences. Created in 2013 by graduate students at Harvard University and MIT, over 2000 graduate students have now benefited from learning the skills needed to communicate complex concepts within science, engineering and other technical fields to reach broader and more diverse audiences. ComSciCon has now come to Canada to empower the next generation of leaders in STEM fields across the country. This year, ComSciCon Canada will be holding a National Workshop (ComSciConCAN<https://www.comsciconcanada.org/>) from June 27th to 29th at McMaster University. The conference has no fee for selected applicants, and any necessary accommodation will be arranged and covered by ComSciConCAN. The application deadline has been EXTENDED to February 17th at 11:59 PM EST and the application form is available here: https://bit.ly/ComSciConApp2025 For more information, please refer to our website (http://www.comsciconcanada.org/) or contact us directly at our email address below. ComSciConCAN Organizing Committee contact(a)comsciconcanada.org<mailto:contact@comsciconcanada.org> X (formerly Twitter): @ComSciConCAN<https://twitter.com/ComSciConCAN> Instagram: @ComSciConCAN<https://www.instagram.com/comsciconcan/>

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