News Archive
Book launch: Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law
April 12, 2023 —
UM Press is launching Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law by Leo Baskatawang on April 19 at 7 p.m
UM Researchers in Food and Human Nutritional Sciences attract $1.5 million in funding from CIHR
April 11, 2023 —
Two studies led by UM researchers in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences have received over $1.5 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). This funding will support innovative research in cardiovascular disease prevention and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
Faculty of Law
Moot Report 2023: More than words, Kawaskimhon offers real-world practice of collaborative principles
April 11, 2023 —
University of Manitoba law students travelled to the University of Victoria to take part in the 2023 Kawaskimhon Moot held March 10 – 11. Third-year students Adam Kowal, Brayden Gray, Heather Alexander, and Carleena Cavallo were coached by Assistant Professor Daniel Diamond, and Indigenous Legal Studies Coordinator Marc Kruse [JD/2015]. The students returned with profound learning experiences from having had the opportunity to put the collaborative principles of the Indigenous moot into practice.
Students
Important information about student summer parking
April 11, 2023 —
Summer parking will be available for purchase Wednesday, April 19th, 2023. Summer parking will be in effect from May 01 to August 31, 2023.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law recognizes contributions of Alumni, Instructors, Professors and Staff at annual reception
April 11, 2023 —
The Faculty of Law was honoured to recognize the hard work, diligence and achievements of its community members at an annual reception held Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Many distinguished members of Manitoba’s legal community, including judges, law firm partners, practicing professional instructors, professors and staff of the province’s keystone legal organizations were in attendance, many of whom are also alumni.
Faculty of Law
Director of Access to Justice and Community Engagement arrives at Faculty of Law
April 11, 2023 —
The Faculty of law is pleased to announce that Natasha Brown [BEd/2001; LLB/2005], former Manitoba Access to Justice Coordinator at the Law Society of Manitoba, will be joining the Faculty of Law as the Director of Access to Justice and Community Engagement on a three-year term.
Students
Message from Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students) – Apr. 11, 2023
April 11, 2023 —
Dear students, As the end of Winter Term approaches, I wanted to commend you on your efforts and wish you the best during the exam period. For ease of access, we have curated a list of UM resources and supports available to you and I encourage you to take advantage of them.
Faculty of Arts
The Canadian government should make the grocery rebate permanent to combat the affordability crisis
April 10, 2023 —
One of the most anticipated measures of the 2023 Canadian federal budget is the grocery rebate. The rebate is designed to provide relief to millions of Canadians who are struggling with rising grocery prices and food insecurity.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Community of expertise around accreditation to build strength and ease stress
April 10, 2023 —
Sharing experience and insights to to make accreditation easier and more efficient.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Cattle Country: Manitoba’s Agricultural Crown Grazing Lands – Assessing Potential for Growing the Beef Industry
April 10, 2023 —
The following article was written by Peter Frohlich, National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE), University of Manitoba. It was originally published in Cattle Country in March 2023.