Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba

10/06/2026

What Does a Healthy Diet Mean in this Day and Age of Nutritional Confusion?

Nutrition advice can feel overwhelming. One day we're told to eat more of something, the next day less, and sometimes the exact opposite. While nutrition science continues to evolve, there are also many areas of strong scientific agreement.

Join renowned nutrition researcher and two-time Olympian Dr. Benoît Lamarche for an engaging discussion on the role of nutrition in overall health, with a special focus on cardiovascular health. Explore current controversies, separate fact from fiction, and discover how pleasure, taste and enjoyment can remain central to healthy eating.

📅 Thursday, October 8
🕢 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
📍 Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre, 351 Taché Avenue

The Dr. James D. House Research Lectureship Fund was created by family, friends and colleagues to support an annual lecture series featuring leading researchers in food and human nutritional sciences while also providing support to graduate students through the James D. House Memorial Fellowship.

09/01/2026

Mark your calendar and join us!

Bring the whole family for a FREE day of hands-on fun exploring Manitoba agriculture. Meet local farmers, get up close with farm animals, learn about crops grown on the prairies, and enjoy games, giveaways, prizes and more.

📅 September 20
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre

08/11/2026

Are you interested in joining a virtual reality trial? If you're between 18-50 years old, have normal blood glucose levels, and typically eat breakfast, you could be eligible!

This short-term trial involves four sessions and will take place at the Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research (RCFTR) at the University of Manitoba.

There will be remuneration for participation!

Email:
[email protected]

Principal Investigator: 
Dr. Dylan Mackay

07/23/2026

Meet the last of our RBC Scholars in Sustainable Agriculture! Now in its third year, the University of Manitoba and RBC partnership is training the next generation of experts in sustainable food systems.

Guilherme Falsarella Miguita is a student in agroecology investigating how native pollinators and other insects may be impacted by the re-introduction of bison in the prairies.

Learn more about Guilherme’s research and about all the other RBC Scholars contributing to low-emission agriculture and food systems research here:

https://umtoday.ca/stories/planting-seeds-change

07/21/2026

Meet another one of our RBC Scholars in Sustainable Agriculture! Now in its third year, the University of Manitoba and RBC partnership is training the next generation of experts in sustainable food systems.

Uche Nwankwo, a PhD student in biosystems engineering, is working to mitigate the impacts of flooding while supporting Indigenous food sovereignty and the local economy.

Learn more about Uche’s research and about all the other RBC Scholars contributing to low-emission agriculture and food systems research here:

https://umtoday.ca/stories/planting-seeds-change

07/16/2026

Here is our next RBC Scholar in Sustainable Agriculture! Now in its third year, the University of Manitoba and RBC partnership is training the next generation of experts in sustainable food systems.

Simon Chidera Ugwoke is a PhD student in animal science working on adding value to end-of lay hens to reduce waste and improve environmental efficiency in the egg industry.

Learn more about Simon’s research and about all the other RBC Scholars contributing to low-emission agriculture and food systems research here:

https://umtoday.ca/stories/planting-seeds-change

07/14/2026

Time for our next RBC Scholar in Sustainable Agriculture! Now in its third year, the University of Manitoba and RBC partnership is training the next generation of experts in sustainable food systems.

Tali Riman is studying microbiology and learning how different grazing strategies influence soil microbial communities and greenhouse gas emissions within cropping systems.

Learn more about Tali’s research and about all the other RBC Scholars contributing to low-emission agriculture and food systems research here:

https://umtoday.ca/stories/planting-seeds-change

07/10/2026

Introducing another one of our RBC Scholars in Sustainable Agriculture! Now in its third year, the University of Manitoba and RBC partnership is training the next generation of experts in sustainable food systems.

Willow Lulashnyk is a student in agroecology investigating how honeybee feed additives affect their health, nutrition and productivity.

Learn more about Willow’s research and about all the other RBC Scholars contributing to low-emission agriculture and food systems research here:

https://umtoday.ca/stories/planting-seeds-change

07/08/2026

Meet our next featured RBC Scholar in Sustainable Agriculture! Now in its third year, the University of Manitoba and RBC partnership is training the next generation of experts in sustainable food systems.

Stephane Le Heiget is a student in biosystems engineering and using drones to help farmers predict biomass and feed quality of forage crops in the field.

Learn more about Stephane’s research and about all the other RBC Scholars contributing to low-emission agriculture and food systems research here:

https://umtoday.ca/stories/planting-seeds-change

07/06/2026

Time to meet our next RBC Scholar in Sustainable Agriculture. Now in its third year, the University of Manitoba and RBC partnership is training the next generation of experts in sustainable food systems.

Stephanie Hanis is a student in soil science studying the effects of struvite-enriched compost products on prairie crops.

Learn more about Stephanie’s research and about all the other RBC Scholars contributing to low-emission agriculture and food systems research here:

https://umtoday.ca/stories/planting-seeds-change