Media Impact
A curated list of traditional media articles reporting on research undertaken by faculty and students of Brandon University. If you have an article you’d like to add to the list please email Nick Brown, Knowledge Mobilization Officer.
2026
Brandon U’s Dr. MacDougall studies prehistoric predator’s dinner disaster
Portage Online, February 22, 2026
Fossilized vomit provides insight on predator that lived 290 million years ago
Winnipeg Free Press, Feb 19, 2026
BU prof part of landmark ‘dinosaur barf’ discovery
Brandon Sun, February 18, 2026
Researcher from Manitoba University helps identify oldest known fossilized vomit
msn.com, February 18, 2026
Brandon University highlights sexual violence with animation
Winnipeg Sun, February 17, 2026
Brandon University study probes public faith in police body cameras
The Hamilton Spectator, January 29, 2026
NSERC Grant spotlights Dr. Majumder’s Cellular Study
Discover Westman, January 29, 2026
Brandon University Launches Isms Fact Sheets to Support Equity, Awareness, and Action Across Campus
Education News Canada, January 29, 2026
Performance and composition merge for BU New Music Festival
Education News Canada, January 26, 2026
Plastic Eating Worms
BlogforIowa.com, January 25, 2026
Hope in our own backyard Waves of Hope to support B.U. based breast cancer research
Neepawa Banner & Press, January 16, 2026
Psychological Body Armour course aims to support Manitoba nurses
Portage Online, January 15, 2026
Manitoba university investigates nurse burnout relief
Winnipeg Sun, January 15, 2026
BU researchers receive grants for health studies
Brandon Sun, January 15, 2026
Breaking the Silence: BU Professor receives $44K grant to explore recovery from sexual violence in rural, remote and northern Manitoba
Pembina Valley Online, January 15, 2026
Building Resilience: Psychological Body Armour course aims to support Manitoba nurses
Discover Westman, January 13, 2026
Could snails keep blue-green algae out of livestock dugouts?
Manitoba Co-Operator, January 6, 2026
Manitoba researchers receive funding to turn innovations into impact
Winnipeg Sun, January 6, 2026
Research Manitoba Invests over $100K in Connecting Researchers Across Manitoba
Bioscience Association Manitoba, January 5, 2026
2025
New book questions transparency claims tied to police body cameras
The London Free Press, December 26, 2025
Brandon University releases crucial violence resource
Winnipeg Sun, December 15, 2025
Mayor speaks at online harms summit
Brandon Sun, December 11, 2025
BU launches resource guide for survivors of intimate partner violence
Brandon Sun, December 9, 2025
Meet the tiny snails that could help stop toxic algae blooms — and Manitoba scientists just put them on the global map
Winnipeg Sun, December 8, 2025
Government of Canada invests $557K to strengthen research infrastructure
Discover Westman, December 3, 2025
BU researcher recognized in Manitoba legislature
Brandon Sun, November 9, 2025
Province Funds New Dome for Brandon University’s Gulliver Observatory
ChrisD.ca, November 8, 2025
Brandon University Joins Global Movement for Responsible Research Assessment by Signing DORA
Education News Canada, November 5, 2025
Voices and strings converge as The Ocean in a Drop flows through the International Cello Festival of Canada
Classic107.com, October 20, 2025
From history to STEM: Vintage planes teach the next generation about innovation and courage at the CATPM
Discover Westman, October 14, 2025
New book explores Manitoba’s political identity
Brandon Sun, October 14, 2025
Cross-disciplinary research project puts the lived experience of precarious employment on display in BU Gallery
Education News Canada, October 8, 2025
Vandalism, fires at MLAs’ offices may have ‘chilling effect’ on Indigenous women in politics: Brandon U prof
CBC, October 3, 2025
Trans prison policies aren’t just about gender—they are about Indigenous rights
Xtra*, September 29, 2025
Scholars at Brandon University explore paths to Designing Inclusive Peace
CBC, September 18, 2025
Refactorcoderqa: Cloud-Edge Framework Achieves Enhanced LLM Performance across Multi-Domain Coding Question Solutions
Quantum Zeitgeist, September 15, 2025
In honour of giving: University recognizes Brandon couple’s contributions to cancer research lab
Brandon Sun, September 12, 2025
Women and older adults are driving sales of creatine higher
The Union Democrat, September 8, 2025
Wawanesa student earns prestigious research award for groundbreaking zebrafish study
Discover Westman, September 4, 2025
BU graduate student awarded $20,000 for science research
Brandon Sun, September 4, 2025
These “plastivore” caterpillars can devour a plastic bag in just 24 hours
Brandon Sun, August 27, 2025
Close loss called ‘significant win’ for NDP
Brandon Sun, August 27, 2025
Visiting scholar helping to update Manitoba science curriculum
CTV Morning Live, August 27, 2025
BU welcomes international researcher Wei-Ting Li to study the Nature of Science with Dr. Ellen Watson
Education News Canada, August 14, 2025
BU welcomes PhD candidate visiting from Taiwan
Brandon Sun, August 14, 2025
Scientists make groundbreaking discovery with plastic-eating caterpillars: ‘Part of a circular economy’
Newsbreak, July 28, 2025
BU professor helps Canada Post share story of civilian internment at wartime
Discover Westman, July 27, 2025
BU prof receives national grant for research
Brandon Sun, July 21, 2025
2,000 ‘plastivore’ caterpillars can gobble a stubborn plastic bag in 24 hours
Interesting Engineering, July 15, 2025
“These Miracle Worms Turn Plastic Into Pure Profit,” Proclaims Leading Scientist as Waxworms Devour Trash, Poop Cash, and Offer Planetary Salvation
Sustainability Times, July 11, 2025
Brandon University Professor Publishes Groundbreaking Volume on Religious Ecstasy
Education News Canada, July 11, 2025
Very Hungry “Plastivore” Caterpillars Get Fat From Eating Plastic
IFLScience, July 8, 2025
Meet the “plastivore” caterpillars that grow fat from eating plastic
EurekAlert!, July 8, 2025
Fat From Trash: Scientists Discover Caterpillars That Can Turn Plastic Into Body Fat
NDTV, July 8, 2025
Separatist leanings surprise Westman politicians
Brandon Sun, July 2, 2025
It’s not just for gym bros — scientists say a $0.50 muscle-building supplement slows aging and may counteract Alzheimer’s
Business Insider, June 21, 2025
Men’s mental health under spotlight this week
Brandon Sun, June 10, 2025
BU Congratulates Dr. Jonathan Allan on Completion of Second Term as Canada Research Chair
Education News Canada, June 10, 2025
From Winter’s Grip to Summer’s Sting: Manitoba’s insect season awakens
Discover Westman, May 13, 2025
Hockey culture’s attitude about manliness is hurting the sport: Manitoba professor
BCIT News, May 8, 2025
Manitoba student to study beer building blocks overseas
Manitoba Co-operator, May 8, 2025
Spring in Manitoba means the return of geese, green lawns and ticks
Pembina Valley Online, April 28, 2025
BU names undergrad research award recipients
Brandon Sun, April 15, 2025
BU student wins international scholarship
Brandon Sun, April 11, 2025
New book written at BU explores teacher leadership in Canada
Education News Canada, March 27, 2025
BU Research Project Explores Indigenous Identity Through Student-Created Photography and Film
Education News Canada, March 19, 2025
Brandon U delves into 2-year study for accurate soybean pathogen identification
Discover Westman, March 18, 2025
BU Researcher calls out for soybean producers in pathogen test study
Discover Westman, March 18, 2025
BU prof publishes new book on education
Brandon Sun, March 3, 2025
Research Manitoba funds cutting-edge Soybean Disease Project – BU and Assiniboine College
Discover Westman, March 2, 2025
Soybean research project lands provincial grant
Brandon Sun, February 25, 2025
BU welcomes new assistant professor
Brandon Sun, February 14, 2025
BU alum composes new version of ‘Arcadia Trombonica’
Brandon Sun, February 5, 2025
2024
BU prof’s new book examines social media’s role in policing
Brandon Sun, December 5, 2024
BU student praised for creative collaboration
Brandon Sun, November 30, 2024
To cut or not to cut?
The Globe and Mail, November 23, 2024
Brandon University Celebrates Dr. Michelle Lam as Canada Research Chair in Rural Community Education for Reconciliation
Discover Westman, November 21, 2024
BU’s Lam appointed Canada Research Chair
Brandon Sun, November 20, 2024
BU cancer lab ‘taking small steps’
Brandon Sun, October 17, 2024
BU projects awarded federal research grants
Brandon Sun, September 17, 2024
From Classroom to Lab: Brandon U Pioneers Student Research Initiatives
Discover Westman, August 12, 2024
Research Manitoba supports BU student’s cancer project
Education News Canada, August 7, 2024
BU student awarded funding for cancer research
Brandon Sun, August 2, 2024
A Brandon University researcher is working to devise a blood test for breast cancer, a move that would effectively revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of the disease
Research Manitoba, July 30, 2024
BU welcomes professor from Türkiye
Brandon Sun, June 24, 2024
Federal grant supports clean energy research at BU
Education News Canada, June 17, 2024
More than $1.5M in federal funding boosts BU research
Brandon Sun, March 14, 2024
2023
BU makes list of experts available
Brandon Sun, December 22, 2023
BU prof’s work helps inform key change to military policy
Brandon Sun, December 16, 2023
BU unveils new audio-video studio
Brandon Sun, December 15, 2023
New BU vice president sets ‘big sky’ goals
Brandon Sun, November 8, 2023
BU opens breast cancer research lab
Brandon Sun, October 12, 2023
Federal funding helps BU students conduct research
Brandon Sun, September 7, 2023
Indigenous autism study life-changing for artist
Brandon Sun, April 22, 2023
Profs track mental health during COVID
Brandon Sun, March 14, 2023
TikTok ban shows power of social media app: Prof
Brandon Sun, March 4, 2023
Familiar face running BU rural research centre
Brandon Sun, February 25, 2023