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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<\/a>, Knowledge Mobilization Officer.<\/p>\n

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2026<\/h2>\n

Srivastava appointed to board of Research Manitoba<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, April 3, 2026<\/p>\n

Brandon U\u2019s Dr. MacDougall studies prehistoric predator\u2019s dinner disaster<\/a><\/h4>\n

Portage Online, February 22, 2026<\/p>\n

Fossilized vomit provides insight on predator that lived 290 million years ago<\/a><\/h4>\n

Winnipeg Free Press, Feb 19, 2026<\/p>\n

BU prof part of landmark \u2018dinosaur barf\u2019 discovery<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, February 18, 2026<\/p>\n

Researcher from Manitoba University helps identify oldest known fossilized vomit<\/a><\/h4>\n

msn.com, February 18, 2026<\/p>\n

Brandon University highlights sexual violence with animation<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

Winnipeg Sun, February 17, 2026<\/p>\n

Brandon University study probes public faith in police body cameras<\/a><\/h4>\n

The Hamilton Spectator, January 29, 2026<\/p>\n

NSERC Grant spotlights Dr. Majumder\u2019s Cellular Study<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, January 29, 2026<\/p>\n

Brandon University Launches Isms Fact Sheets to Support Equity, Awareness, and Action Across Campus<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, January 29, 2026<\/p>\n

Performance and composition merge for BU New Music Festival<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, January 26, 2026<\/p>\n

Plastic Eating Worms<\/a><\/h4>\n

BlogforIowa.com, January 25, 2026<\/p>\n

Hope in our own backyard Waves of Hope to support B.U. based breast cancer research<\/a><\/h4>\n

Neepawa Banner & Press, January 16, 2026<\/p>\n

Psychological Body Armour course aims to support Manitoba nurses<\/a><\/h4>\n

Portage Online, January 15, 2026<\/p>\n

Manitoba university investigates nurse burnout relief<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

Winnipeg Sun, January 15, 2026<\/p>\n

BU researchers receive grants for health studies<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, January 15, 2026<\/p>\n

Breaking the Silence: BU Professor receives $44K grant to explore recovery from sexual violence in rural, remote and northern Manitoba<\/a><\/h4>\n

Pembina Valley Online, January 15, 2026<\/p>\n

Building Resilience: Psychological Body Armour course aims to support Manitoba nurses<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, January 13, 2026<\/p>\n

Could snails keep blue-green algae out of livestock dugouts?<\/a><\/h4>\n

Manitoba Co-Operator, January 6, 2026<\/p>\n

Manitoba researchers receive funding to turn innovations into impact<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

Winnipeg Sun, January 6, 2026<\/p>\n

Research Manitoba Invests over $100K in Connecting Researchers Across Manitoba<\/a><\/h4>\n

Bioscience Association Manitoba, January 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2025<\/h2>\n

New book questions transparency claims tied to police body cameras<\/a><\/h4>\n

The London Free Press, December 26, 2025<\/p>\n

Brandon University releases crucial violence resource<\/a><\/h4>\n

Winnipeg Sun, December 15, 2025<\/p>\n

Mayor speaks at online harms summit<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, December 11, 2025<\/p>\n

BU launches resource guide for survivors of intimate partner violence<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, December 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Meet the tiny snails that could help stop toxic algae blooms \u2014 and Manitoba scientists just put them on the global map<\/a><\/h4>\n

Winnipeg Sun, December 8, 2025<\/p>\n

Government of Canada invests $557K to strengthen research infrastructure<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, December 3, 2025<\/p>\n

BU researcher recognized in Manitoba legislature<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, November 9, 2025<\/p>\n

Province Funds New Dome for Brandon University\u2019s Gulliver Observatory<\/a><\/h4>\n

ChrisD.ca, November 8, 2025<\/p>\n

Brandon University Joins Global Movement for Responsible Research Assessment by Signing DORA<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, November 5, 2025<\/p>\n

Voices and strings converge as The Ocean in a Drop flows through the International Cello Festival of Canada<\/a><\/h4>\n

Classic107.com, October 20, 2025<\/p>\n

From history to STEM: Vintage planes teach the next generation about innovation and courage at the CATPM<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, October 14, 2025<\/p>\n

New book explores Manitoba\u2019s political identity<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, October 14, 2025<\/p>\n

Cross-disciplinary research project puts the lived experience of precarious employment on display in BU Gallery<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, October 8, 2025<\/p>\n

Vandalism, fires at MLAs’ offices may have ‘chilling effect’ on Indigenous women in politics: Brandon U prof<\/a><\/h4>\n

CBC, October 3, 2025<\/p>\n

Trans prison policies aren\u2019t just about gender\u2014they are about Indigenous rights<\/a><\/h4>\n

Xtra*, September 29, 2025<\/p>\n

Scholars at Brandon University explore paths to Designing Inclusive Peace<\/a><\/h4>\n

CBC, September 18, 2025<\/p>\n

Refactorcoderqa: Cloud-Edge Framework Achieves Enhanced LLM Performance across Multi-Domain Coding Question Solutions<\/a><\/h4>\n

Quantum Zeitgeist, September 15, 2025<\/p>\n

In honour of giving: University recognizes Brandon couple\u2019s contributions to cancer research lab<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, September 12, 2025<\/p>\n

Women and older adults are driving sales of creatine higher<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

The Union Democrat, September 8, 2025<\/p>\n

Wawanesa student earns prestigious research award for groundbreaking zebrafish study<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, September 4, 2025<\/p>\n

BU graduate student awarded $20,000 for science research<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, September 4, 2025<\/p>\n

These \u201cplastivore\u201d caterpillars can devour a plastic bag in just 24 hours<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, August 27, 2025<\/p>\n

Close loss called \u2018significant win\u2019 for NDP<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, August 27, 2025<\/p>\n

Visiting scholar helping to update Manitoba science curriculum<\/a><\/h4>\n

CTV Morning Live, August 27, 2025<\/p>\n

BU welcomes international researcher Wei-Ting Li to study the Nature of Science with Dr. Ellen Watson<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, August 14, 2025<\/p>\n

BU welcomes PhD candidate visiting from Taiwan<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, August 14, 2025<\/p>\n

Scientists make groundbreaking discovery with plastic-eating caterpillars: ‘Part of a circular economy’<\/a><\/h4>\n

Newsbreak, July 28, 2025<\/p>\n

BU professor helps Canada Post share story of civilian internment at wartime<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, July 27, 2025<\/p>\n

BU prof receives national grant for research<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, July 21, 2025<\/p>\n

2,000 \u2018plastivore\u2019 caterpillars can gobble a stubborn plastic bag in 24 hours<\/a><\/h4>\n

Interesting Engineering, July 15, 2025<\/p>\n

\u201cThese Miracle Worms Turn Plastic Into Pure Profit,\u201d Proclaims Leading Scientist as Waxworms Devour Trash, Poop Cash, and Offer Planetary Salvation<\/a><\/h4>\n

Sustainability Times, July 11, 2025<\/p>\n

Brandon University Professor Publishes Groundbreaking Volume on Religious Ecstasy<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, July 11, 2025<\/p>\n

Very Hungry “Plastivore” Caterpillars Get Fat From Eating Plastic<\/a><\/h4>\n

IFLScience, July 8, 2025<\/p>\n

Meet the \u201cplastivore\u201d caterpillars that grow fat from eating plastic<\/a><\/h4>\n

EurekAlert!, July 8, 2025<\/p>\n

Fat From Trash: Scientists Discover Caterpillars That Can Turn Plastic Into Body Fat<\/a><\/h4>\n

NDTV, July 8, 2025<\/p>\n

Separatist leanings surprise Westman politicians<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, July 2, 2025<\/p>\n

It’s not just for gym bros \u2014 scientists say a $0.50 muscle-building supplement slows aging and may counteract Alzheimer’s<\/a><\/h4>\n

Business Insider, June 21, 2025<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s mental health under spotlight this week<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, June 10, 2025<\/p>\n

BU Congratulates Dr. Jonathan Allan on Completion of Second Term as Canada Research Chair<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, June 10, 2025<\/p>\n

From Winter\u2019s Grip to Summer\u2019s Sting: Manitoba\u2019s insect season awakens<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, May 13, 2025<\/p>\n

Hockey culture\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>attitu<\/span>de\u00a0<\/span><\/span>about manliness\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is hurting\u00a0<\/span><\/span>the sport<\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Manitoba\u00a0<\/span><\/span>professor<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

BCIT News, May 8, 2025<\/p>\n

Manitoba student to study beer building blocks overseas<\/a><\/h4>\n

Manitoba Co-operator, May 8, 2025<\/p>\n

Spring in Manitoba means the return of geese, green lawns and ticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

Pembina Valley Online, April 28, 2025<\/p>\n

BU names undergrad research award recipients<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, April 15, 2025<\/p>\n

BU student wins international scholarship<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, April 11, 2025<\/p>\n

New book written at BU explores teacher leadership in Canada<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, March 27, 2025<\/p>\n

BU Research Project Explores Indigenous Identity Through Student-Created Photography and Film<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, March 19, 2025<\/p>\n

Brandon U delves into 2-year study for accurate soybean pathogen identification<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, March 18, 2025<\/p>\n

BU Researcher calls out for soybean producers in pathogen test study<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, March 18, 2025<\/p>\n

BU prof publishes new book on education<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, March 3, 2025<\/p>\n

Research Manitoba funds cutting-edge Soybean Disease Project – BU and Assiniboine College<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, March 2, 2025<\/p>\n

Soybean research project lands provincial grant<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, February 25, 2025<\/p>\n

BU welcomes new assistant professor<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, February 14, 2025<\/p>\n

BU alum composes new version of \u2018Arcadia Trombonica\u2019<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, February 5, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2024<\/h2>\n

BU prof\u2019s new book examines social media\u2019s role in policing<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, December 5, 2024<\/p>\n

BU student praised for creative collaboration<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, November 30, 2024<\/p>\n

To cut or not to cut?<\/a><\/h4>\n

The Globe and Mail, November 23, 2024<\/p>\n

Brandon University Celebrates Dr. Michelle Lam as Canada Research Chair in Rural Community Education for Reconciliation<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, November 21, 2024<\/p>\n

BU\u2019s Lam appointed Canada Research Chair<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, November 20, 2024<\/p>\n

BU cancer lab \u2018taking small steps\u2019<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, October 17, 2024<\/p>\n

BU projects awarded federal research grants<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, September 17, 2024<\/p>\n

From Classroom to Lab: Brandon U Pioneers Student Research Initiatives<\/a><\/h4>\n

Discover Westman, August 12, 2024<\/p>\n

Research Manitoba supports BU student’s cancer project<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, August 7, 2024<\/p>\n

BU student awarded funding for cancer research<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, August 2, 2024<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/h4>\n

Research Manitoba, July 30, 2024<\/p>\n

BU welcomes professor from T\u00fcrkiye<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, June 24, 2024<\/p>\n

Federal grant supports clean energy research at BU<\/a><\/h4>\n

Education News Canada, June 17, 2024<\/p>\n

More than $1.5M in federal funding boosts BU research<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, March 14, 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2023<\/h2>\n

BU makes list of experts available<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, December 22, 2023<\/p>\n

BU prof\u2019s work helps inform key change to military policy<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, December 16, 2023<\/p>\n

BU unveils new audio-video studio<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, December 15, 2023<\/p>\n

New BU vice president sets \u2018big sky\u2019 goals<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, November 8, 2023<\/p>\n

BU opens breast cancer research lab<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, October 12, 2023<\/p>\n

Federal funding helps BU students conduct research<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, September 7, 2023<\/p>\n

Indigenous autism study life-changing for artist<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, April 22, 2023<\/p>\n

Profs track mental health during COVID<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, March 14, 2023<\/p>\n

TikTok ban shows power of social media app: Prof<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, March 4, 2023<\/p>\n

Familiar face running BU rural research centre<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brandon Sun, February 25, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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