News Archive
New chair in municipal infrastructure will build better cities
October 24, 2016 —
Build roads that last longer and have better value
Op-ed: Refugee parents must be involved in children’s education
October 24, 2016 —
Over the past 40 years, research has demonstrated that finding ways to involve parents in their children's education is an important lever that increases their academic success.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Trevan named Dean Emeritus
October 24, 2016 —
Dr. Michael Trevan, who served as Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences from 2004 to 2014, had conferred upon him the title of Dean Emeritus.
Faculty of Science
Wall Street Journal: Pourang Irani Part of Team That Invents a Smartwatch That Works With One Hand
October 24, 2016 —
Scientists at Dartmouth College and the University of Manitoba are using the wrist as a human joystick.
U of M alumnus named Chief of Police
October 24, 2016 —
The Winnipeg Police Board’s police chief recruitment committee recommended a University of Manitoba alumnus be appointed as the city’s next Chief of Police
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Local flu clinic has international scope
October 24, 2016 —
Nearly 200 students from the Max Rady College of Medicine and the Colleges of Pharmacy and Nursing and will be administering free flu vaccines to the public.
Vice: Behind the Scenes of the Legal Group That Could Change America’s Definition of Sexual Consent
October 24, 2016 —
Professor Neil McArthur writes an op-ed for Vice about a group that could change America’s definition of sexual consent.
Trending: For the week of October 24 – 30
October 24, 2016 —
Current hashtags plus other social media bits & pieces
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rehab Sciences graduates celebrate with awards ceremony
October 21, 2016 —
The College of Rehabilitation Sciences celebrated its graduands at its Convocation Awards and Pin Ceremony.
Human Resources
The University of Manitoba and UMFA request third party assistance
October 21, 2016 —
The University of Manitoba and University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) will seek assistance from a third party to help bring negotiations to a positive and timely conclusion.