The Rural Development Institute (RDI) and The Winnipeg Foundation (WpgFdn) want to collaborate with Manitoban community foundations (CF) to integrate a wellbeing framework in their operations. The project uses a community-based research approach employing focus groups to investigate the CF’s understanding of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) and to reflect on their past and […]

This research project is about helping rural communities in Manitoba overcome barriers to adopting digital tools, utilizing online services, and accessing information via digital means. These barriers include physical infrastructure, device utilization, and digital literacy. We are working with Selkirk College and ISOC MB, who are already doing a great job in this area. We’ll […]

This phase will continue some of the work started in the last phase regarding visualization of data. Some of the basic file types and visualization standards were established in the last phase. Basic file types such as images and .pdf files were considered. In this phase the exploration of the incorporation of ARC GIS for […]

A coherent microwave source is a crucial component in various applications operating within the RF frequency band, including telecommunications, sensing and medical imaging. It provides a stable reference signal, transmits information, and drives other RF components. Recent research by the Hu Group has developed a new method for generating highly coherent microwave emissions, which holds […]

A food crisis currently confronts many Indigenous communities across northern Canada, including those in the Thompson region of the Manitoba Me´tis Federation (MMF). Efforts have shifted from past reliance on technology-centred solutions to those that are grounded in Indigenous traditions, culture, and language. However, they have yet to be documented adequately much less acted upon […]

Bioactive peptides obtained from grains can be employed to prevent or treat several diseases such as diabetes, cancer, etc., and potentially contribute to the sensory profile (e.g., texture, mouthfeel) of foods and beverages. Brewery industry has two major by-products, namely Brewer’s spent grain and spent yeast, that are suitable for the production of bioactive peptides. […]

Microwave Imaging (MWI) is an emerging modality where the goal is to estimate the electrical properties of an object-of-interest. This is done by transmitting a microwave signal into the OI and collecting measurements outside the OI. The measurements are inputs to an optimization algorithm that solves for the unknown electrical properties. It has been proven […]

There is a need to develop renewable fuels derived from biological sources that have chemical properties that are similar to petroleum-derived fuels. We are investigating the use of chemical building blocks made by bacteria that may be used as fuel additives to improve the cold weather performance of biodiesel, or directly as fuels if chemically […]

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (“yeast infections”) affect 75% of women at some point in their life. Approximately 10% of them will experience recurrent yeast infections, which have considerable emotional and economic ramifications and require prolonged antifungal treatment. Despite the prevalence of recurrent yeast infections, we lack an understanding of the human immune system and microbial population factors […]

Modern power systems are expected to provide an uninterrupted supply of power to its consumers. Faults occurring in transmission lines can lead to extended outages if they are not quickly repaired. When a transmission line is hundreds of kilometers long and passes through difficult to access terrain, locating the faulted point is very important to […]

Rimer Alco North America Inc. (RANA) manufactures Mine Refuge Systems for the global mining industry. The goal of this partnership project between The University of Manitoba and RANA is to undertake a comprehensive research that will help us to understand air flow pattern within the Refuge Systems and will lead to optimal manufacturing processes. The […]

In the era of the industrial revolution, the availability of vast amounts of data necessitates the development of software applications with online dynamic reliability prediction capabilities. Such software should enable a data-driven analysis of equipment life by incorporating various operational and environmental covariates that impact equipment failure, thereby mitigating production losses. Consequently, this project aims […]