News Archive
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies Open House
June 12, 2018 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Graduate Studies welcome students to the inaugural graduate student open house.
Faculty of Social Work
U of M hosts international conference focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable migrant populations in Canada and beyond
June 12, 2018 —
Multicultural receiving countries, such as Canada, usually assist in the integration of immigrants and refugees by removing most barriers to their participation in their new homeland, often leading to positive outcomes and a stronger sense of belonging in the long run. However, some migrants face additional challenges shaped by systemic inequities, particularly with regard to their lack of access to resources and decision-making processes that inevitably have a negative impact on their lives. As a result, this population is more vulnerable to poor educational, health, and social processes.
Words of wisdom
June 12, 2018 —
During the University of Manitoba’s 2018 Spring Convocation, eight honorary degree recipients were honoured for having demonstrated distinguished achievement in scholarship, the arts, or public service.
Schulich Leader Scholarship allows two more students to chase their dreams
June 12, 2018 —
Michael Kehler, a student at Calvin Christian School and Alex Kitt of Dakota Collegiate are this year’s recipients
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Calling it a career
June 12, 2018 —
She's inspired countless numbers of people to realize their fitness & active living goals. Now, Ulla Liljegren heads into retirement.
Indigenous
Fredlund represents Manitoba at Indigenize the Senate 2018
June 12, 2018 —
As part of Indigenize the Senate, members of the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples welcomed nine Indigenous youth, including U of M student Amanda Fredlund
Human Resources
New online feedback tool allows for confidential disclosure
June 11, 2018 —
The online disclosure form can be used by faculty, staff, students, and the wider campus community.
Faculty of Science
Mathematical idealist: UofM grad Ryan Sherbo hopes to help society, one equation at a time
June 11, 2018 —
What do you get when you combine mathematics with a desire to make the world a better place? You get a University of Manitoba grad with a Bachelor’s degree in Honour Mathematics, a specialization in Applied and Computational Math, and dreams of using their knowledge to help others?
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Coaches and parents needed for youth sport pilot project
June 11, 2018 —
Through sport, there is chance to learn life lessons about respect and connection. This is what Project SCORE is about.
Western Producer: Deep learning methods guide computers to insect identification
June 11, 2018 —
U of M scientists have developed a program where computers can identify insects within grain bins