New Brandon University research points to a natural way to help prevent algal blooms from taking over lakes, ponds, and streams.
Category: Faculty of Science
Brandon University has received $557,284.00 from the Government of Canada’s Research Support Fund to support the research environment for faculty and graduate students.
By: Abiola Odutola
Reprinted by permission from the Brandon Sun
Brandon University researcher Mousumi Majumder was recognized in the Manitoba Legislature recently for her groundbreaking work toward developing a blood test for early breast cancer detection.
The recognition came through a Member’s Statement by Brandon East MLA Glen Simard, who highlighted Majumder’s contributions during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Manitoba government is partnering with Brandon University to replace the Gulliver Astronomical Observatory’s telescope dome to ensure future generations can use Manitoba’s largest public telescope, Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable and Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced today.
“For over half a century, the telescope at the Gulliver Astronomical Observatory opened a window to the galaxy for Westman’s scientific community.
Brandon University is proud to announce its formal adoption of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), reinforcing its commitment to fair, transparent, and inclusive approaches to evaluating scholarly work.
Brandon University researcher Dr. Mousumi Majumder, who runs the Breast Cancer Cell Molecular Research Lab, was recognized this week in the Manitoba Legislature.
Brandon East MLA Glen Simard and BU researcher Dr. Mousumi Majumder.
Brandon University is proud to announce that graduate student Carter Williamson has been awarded a 2025–2026 Research Manitoba Master’s Studentship Award.
Brandon University kicked off Homecoming Week activities with an inaugural Welcome Back Co-op Breakfast, bringing together more than 100 students, alumni, faculty, employers, and community leaders to celebrate the power of co-operative education.
Held Tuesday morning on campus, the event highlighted how BU’s Co-op program connects students to meaningful work opportunities across Manitoba, across Canada, and around the world — and how those experiences help build stronger communities and stronger futures.
Brandon University student Raya Turner has been awarded a Research Manitoba Master’s Studentship supporting her investigation into how animals regulate energy at the cellular level.
The Brandon University campus has sprung to life with the arrival of the new academic year.