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We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We are where imagination and action collide. #umanitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Joined March 2008
"The University of Manitoba will require faculty, staff, students and campus visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.".-Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor. #uManitoba #COVID19 #COVID19MB
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In-person classes and masking mandate will continue in September. KN95 masks are highly recommended, but 3-ply medical masks (minimum ASTM Grade 2) will also be acceptable. #UManitoba
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UM COVID protocols remain in place as new public health orders come into effect Aug. 7. Masks will still be required on UM campuses. #COVID19 #COVID19MB #uManitoba
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We're extremely sad to share the news of the passing of Dr. David Barber. He was one of Canada’s most influential and accomplished Arctic researchers and will be dearly missed. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.
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The University of Manitoba is deeply saddened by the tragic news coming out of Tehran. It is our understanding that there were UM students and an alumna on board the flight.
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#umanitoba Fine Arts student unveiled as the man behind the avocado: http://t.co/ze9k9BIY4F via @WinnipegSun
http://t.co/lLCIEPcEVU.
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Welcome back @DrJenGunter! So great seeing you on campus again! @UManAlumni.
About to give a lecture in my old medical school in the theater where I had my first year lectures. This is cool.
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#UMStrikeinfo: UofM and UMFA reach tentative agreement, classes to resume Tuesday, November 22nd.
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HUGE congratulations to @drgigiosler and @TaylorMorriseau on being named two of @WXN's most powerful women! Both are remarkable leaders whose great accomplishments will be recognized at a gala tomorrow night! #umanitoba #umanalumni
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Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Dr. Frank Plummer with the sad news of his death. The world lost a renowned scientist, academic and groundbreaking HIV/AIDS researcher. He was 67. 💔
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Congrats @msdscott11 and @TeamCanada on your 🥇!!. #Tokyo2020 #TeamCanada #CANWNT #RiseHigher #uManAlumni.
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Our visual identity, like the other components of our collective story, occasionally requires refreshing. Over time, we evolve, we grow, we change. And so does our story and the means of telling that story. #umanitoba
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Professors @KindrachukJason and @JillianHortonMD, @UManAlumni @DrJenGunter – all from @UM_RadyFHS are urging the premier to enact tougher restrictions now or risk prolonging the pandemic. #COVID19 #COVID19MB
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A record seven professors at UM have been named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by @WXN. Congratulations to @TracieAfifi, Patricia Birk, Tina Chen, Joanne Embree, Melanie MacKinnon, @melanieimorris and Janice Ristock!. #uManitoba #WXN #Top100
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Congratulations to @MeghanAzad, Sara Israels and @KarimiLab who have been named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2020!. @um_research.@UM_RadyFHS.#umanitoba #univresearch #WXNUniteAndRise.
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#UMStrikeinfo: It’s official - the UMFA vote has been in favor of ratification and classes resume tomorrow.
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A #seismograph on our campus registered the strong #earthquake in Alaska this morning, thousands of kilometres away!
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Sincere condolences to those who have been directly affected by the loss of classmates, friends, students, colleagues and family members. Our hearts go out to you all in this time of grief.
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Amazing! We couldn’t be more proud to be a part of the herd. Congrats to our Bison women on this historic hockey title. You sure earned it. #GoBisons!
Bisons won women's hockey national championship - 1st time ever!. Manitoba 2-0 win vs host Western at 2018 @USPORTSca Championship.#gobisons
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.@faouziaofficial is bowling people over with her incredible voice, and when she's not writing, performing or recording new music, she's studying math, physics and chemistry for her @UM_Engineering degree. #umanitoba
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The grace and beauty of Indigenous culture is on full display at the 29th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow. #umgradpowwow #umindigenous #umanitoba2018
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Congratulations to @umbisonsWHKY alumna @VenlaHovi, who's been hired by True North as its first-ever female coach in the @NHLJets Hockey Development program! #GoBisons #umanalumni
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We applaud the efforts of our students who tirelessly campaigned to save the U-Pass! Thanks to them, Winnipeg will see fewer cars on the road and help lower green house gas emissions. #umsustainability #umanitoba
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DYK? Office 365 is FREE for #umanitoba students on your PC/Mac/tablet/phone! Install today: http://t.co/iyZKLQNb8d
http://t.co/UfRH0tONZH.
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In light of her musical success, @faouziaofficial is still shocked at the fact that she sold out pair of concerts, and despite this she remains a studious teen, nearing the end of her first year as an @UM_Engineering. #umanitoba
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We're excited to announce the appointment of UM's 12th President and Vice-Chancellor! Congratulations to former @asperschool Dean, Dr. Michael Benarroch who will start his term on July 1, 2020! #umanitoba
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Exciting news! UM has secured a historic $57 million federal investment for vaccine and biomanufacturing research, including building two state-of-the-art facilities on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. Read the full story at #UManitoba #UMResearch
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Manitoba’s first clinical trial to test if a malaria drug can prevent people from contracting COVID-19 is being led by @UM_RadyFHS team. Today it begins recruiting volunteers to participate in the study. #umanitoba #COVID19
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The Honorable Justice Murray Sinclair [LLB/79, LLD/02], has died at the age of 73. Read about his life and legacy:.
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It is with great sadness the UM community mourns the passing of Arthur Mauro [BA/49, LLB/53, LLM/56, LLD/87], former lawyer, businessman and former Chancellor of UM. Learn more about this great philanthropist and human rights visionary. #UManitoba.
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Happy 40th @CBCQuirks! #TBT of your very first host @DavidSuzuki lecturing students on campus in '72! http://t.co/sC5kwLocSC.
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The Voluntary Withdrawal date for the Winter Term be changed immediately to April 13, 2020. This change is intended to allow students additional time to consider voluntarily withdrawing from courses given the changes in delivery and evaluation methods. #COVID19 #umanitoba.
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Benarroch back home to Manitoba! He will lead the University of Manitoba as our 12th President and Vice-Chancellor. #umanitoba.
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Today we remember Christine Egan, who's life ended tragically early 19 years ago today. #911anniversary #umanitoba
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Please give a warm welcome to @DalimaChhibber! The face of women's soccer in India and former national team captain who's thrilled to play with @BisonWSOC and study at the U of M! #umanitoba #GoBisons
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What a day! Congratulations to @umanitobasci grad Dr. James Peebles on this extraordinary honour – winning the #NobelPrize2019 in Physics! @UManAlumni #umanalumni #umanitoba.
Congratulations to Dr. James Peebles, professor emeritus, on his #NobelPrize2019 win in physics, making him the third Canadian to win in 5 yrs! His work helped us understand the universe. Thank you Dr. Peebles for inspiring young researchers in Canada & around the world!.
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The University of Manitoba community grieves for the 215 children whose remains were found at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. #215Children
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Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science – a day to advocate for gender equality, recognize women’s contributions, smash stereotypes and defeat discrimination. #WomenInScience #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #umanitoba . 📸: @umarchives
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The University and UMFA reached a tentative agreement to enter binding arbitration over the weekend. Classes are expected to resume Tuesday. #uManitoba
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A message from President Barnard to the Boushie Family:
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A shelter-in-place advisory has just been issued by UM. For your safety:.- If you are on campus, remain where you are, stay in place, and lock all doors. - If you are not on campus, please do not come to campus. All classes, exams and events have been cancelled for the day.
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Aandeg Muldrew was 19-years-old when he became the youngest #umanitoba sessional instructor, teaching introductory Ojibwe at the @UMArtsFaculty Language Centr.
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Congratulations to @UMbNATV prof @Niigaanwewidam on being named a Leader of Tomorrow by the @ManitobaMuseum!
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Congratulations to The Honourable Murray Sinclair [LLB/79, LLD/02], who received the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall in Ottawa today.
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Welcome to Bison country! RT @KeenanJr: Happy to announce my commitment to the university of Manitoba.
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What an honour to briefly speak with 2019 Nobel Laureate and @umanitobasci alumnus James Peebles. #NobelPrize2019 #NobelPrize #umanalumni #umanitoba
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“We collectively mourn all passengers from Canada and around the world and remember the pain of their families, friends, neighbours, classmates and colleagues,” says Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor at UM.
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Are you an undergraduate student unsure of how to apply or what paid research opportunities are available? Check out these opportunities!. #umanitoba
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"I am deeply committed to working with all of you to rise to the occasion and continue to support the success and well-being of our province and its amazing people.". #umanitoba
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All #umanitoba faculty, staff and students—as well as visitors, contractors and vendors— will be required to wear a face mask in all indoor common or shared spaces on campus.
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Today we say goodbye to Rusty the therapy dog 🐾😢. He often visited us here at #umanitoba and brought comfort to those in hospitals. Thank you Rusty for allowing people in need to receive some positive vibes in the midst of sadness and grief.
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Home-grown talent! @Demski9: from @OakParkHighNews to @umbisons to @Wpg_BlueBombers to #GreyCup2019 champ! #ForTheW #WeAreAllBisons
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Congratulations to Dr. James Peebles – a truly inspiring alumnus from @umanitobasci! #NobelPrize #NobelPrize2019 #umanalumni #umanitoba
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Congrats to UM’s Dr. Henry Dunn @GPCRHenry on being named a Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research. His research explores new treatments for epilepsy, ADHD and autism. Read more about his neurobiology work and the $100k Brain Canada grant: #UManitoba.
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As we learn more details, we are grieving this devastating loss alongside the many affected by this horrible tragedy. Our flag has been lowered to half-mast in honour of the victims.
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Join us in congratulating Ms. Vanessa Koldingnes on her appointment as UM’s new Vice-President (External). She has served the UM community for the last 11 years in numerous impactful leadership roles. Learn more at: #UManitoba.
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@yelloHappiness @slpng_giants_ca Thanks for pointing this out. The ads have been removed from the media buy.
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Dr. Gigi Osler is a 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient for Professional Achievement. At UM, she first realized the importance of a diverse student population in medicine and grew as a person to lead, inspire and heal others. #UMDAA2020 #umanalumni #umanitoba
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"On behalf of our UM community, I am deeply saddened by the death of three UM international students tragically killed in a car crash near Arborg Thursday morning.". -President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch.
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UM has been awarded its highest ever amount of research funding. $231 million in grants and contracts will support research in every discipline. #uManitoba
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.@umanitobasci is pleased to announce that they will have a new degree program, a Bachelor of Science (Major) in Data Science. #umanitoba
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Congratulations to The Honourable Murray Sinclair, a UM alumnus, who has been been selected the 15th Chancellor of @queensu!.
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#umanitoba has approved a plan to deliver all possible courses for the Fall Term by remote learning. In rare cases, and with approval, some courses may be delivered in person. For more information on Fall Term 2020: #umstudent.
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It usually takes six months up to a year to get clinical trails going but in this case it took @UM_RadyFHS researchers only five days to get the green light from Health Canada, ethics approval, staff in place and a website running. #umanitoba #COVID19
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We are so so saddened by the tragic passing of student Taylor Renwick. Our deepest sympathies to her family. http://t.co/7pubTa5Qhp.
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About to start the announcement with the Canadian Space Agency but first you should say hi to @csa_asc astronaut @Astro_Jenni! #CubeSatsProject #umanitoba
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Exciting News! A research team, including researchers from UM, has secured a $250,000 grant from the Government of Canada's New Frontiers in Research Fund to develop innovative treatments for gastrointestinal diseases. Learn more: #UManitoba #UMResearch.
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The UofM's very own VP (Research and International) has been appointed interim president of @NSERC_CRSNG! Congratulations Digvir! #umanitoba #univresearch
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There are more Indigenous students graduating from the UofM this year than any other. Here are some of them. #umgradpowwow #umindigenous #umanitoba2018
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On Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will interact directly with students, faculty and staff in a special video event. UM is one of several Canadian universities to provide this unique opportunity to its community. Registration required. #UManitoba
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It's not often NHL teams call up an emergency backup, but that’s what happened to @umbisonsWHKY coach @GavinMcHale1! He dressed for the @Capitals for tonight’s game against the @NHLJets!
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Congratulations @Wpg_BlueBombers on winning the Grey Cup AGAIN! Huge congrats to @umbisons alumnus @Demski9 and @UManAlumni Wade Miller and Geoff Gray. #ForTheW #GreyCup2021.
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The UM AirSAFE lab receives $4.8M to become Canada's first research centre that brings together biomedical, engineering, natural science, and occupational health experts to study how the pollutants we breathe in affect our bodies. Learn more #UManitoba.
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The mobile vaccine clinic continues today and tomorrow on the Fort Garry campus. Open to all. If you need a first or second #COVID19 shot, head to P Lot – no appointment necessary. Details: #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #uManitoba
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For those members of the 2020 graduating class who wish to have an in-person convocation experience, we will be pleased to welcome you to participate in a future ceremony as soon as it is safe to do so. #umanitoba2020 #umanitoba.
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The UM community is deeply saddened by the death of David Milgaard. We have long been inspired by his courageous battle for freedom and tireless efforts advocating for the wrongfully convicted. He has left an enduring legacy for those who fight for justice.
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Congrats to @TracieAfifi on being appointed a new Tier 1 Canada Research Chair! . @CRC_CRC @CIHR_IRSC @UM_RadyFHS @umanitoba @CHRIManitoba . #umanitoba #univresearch
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Here is the latest update from President Barnard on how the COVID-19 affects UM. There will be no classes on March 16 and 17. The University campuses will remain open on those days, but there will be no classes. #umanitoba #COVID19
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Here’s tonight’s 3MT results:.1st place, Kevin Boreskie.2nd place, Justine Hudson.3rd place, Avery Simundsson .People’s Choice Award, Kashifa Shafiq. Congrats everyone!
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A warm welcome to the coaches and athletes from across Canada on their way to Winnipeg today for @2017CanadaGames! #umanitoba #JCG2017
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We have some pretty incredible students! So proud of the 200+ students in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other faculties stepping up to help in the COVID-19 pandemic! . Thank you all!. #umanitoba #COVID19
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What a turnout! Celebrating Dr. James Peebles’ #NobelPrize win, watching the live stream from @Princeton. Everyone at the U of M is so proud of you! #NobelPrize2019 #umanalumni #umanitoba
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Delighted to have @JustinTrudeau on campus, greeting President Barnard, John Kearsey and @2017CanadaGames. #umanitoba #JCG2017
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Here's a photo of the Fort Garry Campus from circa 1935. The campus has clearly evolved, just as the story of the University of Manitoba has and it serves as a reminder we must always look forward in order to grow. #umanitoba #umanalumni #TBT #ThrowbackThursday
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Tomorrow marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Let’s pledge to end the gender imbalance in science. @WomenScienceDay #GlobalDevelopmentGoals #GenderEquality #February11 #umanitoba
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The entire nation will come to a standstill tomorrow as The Tragically Hip play their final concert.
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Dr. June Marion James was born In Trinidad and Tobago and came to Canada in 1960 to study at UM. She had a goal of being a doctor and within three years, completed @umanitobasci degree in 1963. She is the first woman of colour admitted to UM. 📸: @umarchives
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The first Manitobans to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are receiving them at the UM Rady Faculty of Health Sciences today. #umanitoba #COVID19
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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science - a day to advocate for gender equality, recognize women’s contributions in science, smash stereotypes & defeat discrimination. 📸: @umarchives .#WomenInScience #February11 #EqualityInScience #FlashbackFriday #UManitoba
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From now until the end of the Winter Term break on Feb. 26, 2022, all non-essential activity will continue remotely. #uManitoba
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