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The '''University of Manitoba''' ('''U of M''', '''UManitoba''', or '''UM''') is a Canadian [[public research university]] in the province of [[Manitoba]].<ref>[http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/u060e.php ''University of Manitoba Act'', C.C.S.M. c. U60.] Retrieved on July 15, 2008</ref> Founded in 1877, it is the first [[university]] of western Canada. | The '''University of Manitoba''' ('''U of M''', '''UManitoba''', or '''UM''') is a Canadian [[public research university]] in the province of [[Manitoba]].<ref>[http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/u060e.php ''University of Manitoba Act'', C.C.S.M. c. U60.] Retrieved on July 15, 2008</ref> Founded in 1877, it is the first [[university]] of western Canada. | ||
| − | + | Research at the University of Manitoba has produced various renowned contributions, including the creation of [[canola oil]] in the 1970s (as of 2024 one of the most widely consumed food oils<ref>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2691543/</ref>, and a major cause of ill-health since then<ref>https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/know-your-fats/the-great-con-ola/#gsc.tab=0</ref><ref>https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/12/27/canola-oil-health-effects.aspx</ref>). | |
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| + | ==Alumni== | ||
| + | U of M alumni include [[Nobel Prize]] recipients, [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] winners, [[Order of Merit]] recipients, and [[Lists of Olympic medalists|Olympic medalists]], among [[List of University of Manitoba alumni|many others]]. as of 2019, there have been 99 [[Rhodes Scholarship]] recipients from the U of M, more than that of any other university in western Canada.<ref>http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/scholarships/rhodes.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20180928045533/https://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/UM-Domestic-Viewbook-2019-web.pdf</ref> Moreover, the university has produced countless government figures, including [[Premier of Manitoba|provincial premiers]], [[Supreme Court of Canada|Supreme Court justices]], and [[Member of Parliament (Canada)|Members of Parliament]] (MPs). | ||
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| + | ==Smartpark== | ||
| + | Smartpark Research and Technology Park (or Smartpark) is a research and technology park by the Fort Garry campus, serving as a link between basic research and industry. The park is a subsidiary corporation of the University of Manitoba. Tenants include [[GMO]] researchers [[Bayer]] and the spooky [[Emergent BioSolutions]].<ref>https://emergentbio.com/winnipeg</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Gates Foundation== | ||
| + | The university is a major recipient of funds from the [[Gates Foundation]], a total of over $315 million in the period 1994-2021.<ref>https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/committed-grants?q=University%20of%20Manitoba</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:52, 20 January 2025
 University of Manitoba  (University)    | |
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| Motto | Floreat |
| Formation | 1877 |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Type | Public |
| Other name | Bisons |
| University in the province of Manitoba, Canada. Major recipient of funds from the Gates Foundation, | |
The University of Manitoba (U of M, UManitoba, or UM) is a Canadian public research university in the province of Manitoba.[1] Founded in 1877, it is the first university of western Canada.
Research at the University of Manitoba has produced various renowned contributions, including the creation of canola oil in the 1970s (as of 2024 one of the most widely consumed food oils[2], and a major cause of ill-health since then[3][4]).
Alumni
U of M alumni include Nobel Prize recipients, Academy Award winners, Order of Merit recipients, and Olympic medalists, among many others. as of 2019, there have been 99 Rhodes Scholarship recipients from the U of M, more than that of any other university in western Canada.[5][6] Moreover, the university has produced countless government figures, including provincial premiers, Supreme Court justices, and Members of Parliament (MPs).
Smartpark
Smartpark Research and Technology Park (or Smartpark) is a research and technology park by the Fort Garry campus, serving as a link between basic research and industry. The park is a subsidiary corporation of the University of Manitoba. Tenants include GMO researchers Bayer and the spooky Emergent BioSolutions.[7]
Gates Foundation
The university is a major recipient of funds from the Gates Foundation, a total of over $315 million in the period 1994-2021.[8]
Alumni on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Died | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Asper | 11 August 1932 | 7 October 2003 | Canada | Lawyer Media mogul | Canadian-Jewish media mogul and "close friend of many of Canada's prominent political and business elite", with empire in "uncritical support for Israel and the United States." |
| Tim Ball | 5 November 1938 | ||||
| Andrew Coyne | 23 December 1960 | Canada | Journalist Editor | Transatlantic Canadian journalist who, having previously supported Canadian participation in the 2003 invasion of Iraq, dismissed any significance to the phrase the Great Reset after the public became aware of it, and supports vaccine passports. | |
| Arnold Heeney | 5 April 1902 | 20 December 1970 | Canada | Diplomat Lawyer Civil servant Deep state actor | Deep State Canadian civil servant, then Ambassador to the United States. When PM Diefenbaker showed signs of independence, Heeney spent much time lobbying his own government against it. |
| Peter Herrndorf | 27 October 1940 | 18 February 2023 | Canada | Broadcaster Editor | Canadian media executive who attended the 1999 Bilderberg. |
| John Hunkin | 14 April 1945 | 6 January 2025 | Canada | Banker Businessperson | Canadian banker who attended the 2001 Bilderberg. |
| Michelle Rempel | 14 February 1980 | Canada | Politician | Selected a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2016. | |
| Michael Scheuer | 1952 | US | Spook |
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References
- ↑ University of Manitoba Act, C.C.S.M. c. U60. Retrieved on July 15, 2008
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2691543/
- ↑ https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/know-your-fats/the-great-con-ola/#gsc.tab=0
- ↑ https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/12/27/canola-oil-health-effects.aspx
- ↑ http://umanitoba.ca/student/fin_awards/scholarships/rhodes.html
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20180928045533/https://umanitoba.ca/student/admissions/media/UM-Domestic-Viewbook-2019-web.pdf
- ↑ https://emergentbio.com/winnipeg
- ↑ https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/committed-grants?q=University%20of%20Manitoba
