News Archive
Canada Research Chairs Symposium returns to Bannatyne Campus on April 24
April 10, 2023 —
Researchers at UM are motivated by the impacts of their work to improve the lives of people here in Manitoba, and around the world.
Asper School of Business
Meet the MBA alum excelling in sports marketing
April 10, 2023 —
“You can get something across—creating emotion or a sense of pride—with very few words.” Emily Sanders [BComm(Hons)/12, MBA/20], Director of Marketing Services at True North Sports + Entertainment, describes the commercial that confirmed her interest in sports marketing.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Food and Nutrition Security for Manitoba Youth research report released
April 6, 2023 —
The FANS study represents some of the most comprehensive research on adolescent nutritional health and food security conducted in Manitoba to date.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Upcoming experiential learning events for faculty and instructors
April 6, 2023 —
Explore experiential learning in upcoming events: The Teaching Café, the Experiential Learning Gathering and the Experiential Learning Institute
Faculty of Arts
Does democracy fuel corruption? Most Ghanaians don’t think so
April 6, 2023 —
Does democracy breed corruption – particularly in developing countries? There are strong advocates of the theory. And strong detractors.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady grad students shine at Three Minute Thesis final
April 5, 2023 —
Three minutes isn’t much time to explain complex research and novel ideas, but a trio of Rady Faculty of Health Sciences graduate students excelled at presenting their work clearly and concisely in just 180 seconds.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Canadian Press: Anti-racism policies in health care should be led by Indigenous staff: report
April 4, 2023 —
As the Canadian Press reports: More Indigenous practitioners are needed to address systemic racism, but that can’t happen without a supportive education system that also envisions them in leadership roles, says a report commissioned by Health Canada and touted as the first comprehensive review of the health-care workforce.
Extended Education
Jewish Post and News: Cecil Rosner to teach new course on media literacy
April 4, 2023 —
"It’s designed to help people decode news media, spot disinformation, and it teaches techniques of investigative journalism so people can find information on their own. " - Cecil Rosner
UM’s new responsible investment policy will contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world
April 4, 2023 —
The important step follows a recent UM report on giving priority to social and environmental issues in decisions related to investing