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Seven headshots representing each of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

Alumni

2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed

May 1, 2023 — 
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September celebration

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Extended Education

Global News: University of Manitoba holding course on media literacy, indentifying misinformation

May 1, 2023 — 
"This course is for everyone." - Cecil Rosner

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Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, Associate Vice-President (Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization, and Innovation).

Research and International

Meet Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, UM’s new AVP Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization, and Innovation

May 1, 2023 — 
Dr. Hans Joachim Wieden takes office as UM’s new Associate Vice-President (Partnerships, Knowledge Mobilization, and Innovation)

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A woman sits on a couch breastfeeding a baby.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM team secures rare U.S. funding for innovative breast milk research

May 1, 2023 — 
A team that has made the University of Manitoba a global leader in breast milk research has achieved a rare honour by landing a grant of US$2.5 million from a prestigious American funder.

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Eight individuals standing with certificates.

Asper School of Business

Case season wraps up at Asper with collaboration, community and experiential learning excellence

May 1, 2023 — 
In the last three months, the Asper case community has been busy with a diverse array of competitions, generating invaluable experiential learning opportunities and community engagement.

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Students

New Part-time Academic English Course starting May 15

May 1, 2023 — 
Speaking and writing skills are vital for success in university.  They are essential for day-to-day communication with professors, fellow students, and UM staff.

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An aerial image of Fort Garry campus, looking south was people walk below.

Mask mandate lifted: Things to know

April 28, 2023 — 
Starting May 1, mask use on campus will be encouraged but not required. As we prepare for this transition, we are happy to provide some additional information to Monday’s announcement that may be of interest to you as staff and faculty.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Celebrating 50 years of family medicine

April 28, 2023 — 
Join us for the department's 50th anniversary gala

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Artists rendition of a neutron star courtesy of ESO/L. Calçada

Research and International

UM Café Scientifique: Windows on the Universe

April 28, 2023 — 
Join our panel of UM physicists and astronomers on May 10.

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Qualico Bridge to Success student Demi Quill giving a speech at a podium

Indigenous

Qualico Bridge to Success Program Enhances Student Experience

April 28, 2023 — 
The Qualico Bridge to Success (QBTS) program is one of the many initiatives offered by the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) to support student success. Its goal is to facilitate the transition of new Indigenous students into post-secondary education at the University through activities, supports and peer-mentoring.

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