News Archive
National Geographic: Arctic ice is getting thinner by the day—and sea life is suffering
March 17, 2023 —
Professor Julienne Stroeve's work gets noticed
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Harmony Mission is a Go
March 16, 2023 —
Harmony’s mission will feature two identical satellites which will fly in tandem alongside a Sentinel-1 satellite with the goal of providing a better understanding of three areas of Earth’s interconnecting systems: The ocean-atmosphere interface, land ice/sea ice, and tectonic strain/volcanic processes.
Gods in the machine? The rise of artificial intelligence may result in new religions
March 16, 2023 —
We are about to witness the birth of a new kind of religion. In the next few years, or perhaps even months, we will see the emergence of sects devoted to the worship of artificial intelligence (AI).
Asper School of Business
Stu Clark New Venture Championships returns in-person for high-caliber competition
March 16, 2023 —
The 2023 Stu Clark New Venture Championships welcomed student entrepreneurs from across North America to compete for the opportunity to kickstart their unique and diverse ventures.
Faculty of Science
Looking for something fun to do? Volunteer for Science Rendezvous!
March 16, 2023 —
Science Rendezvous is an excellent opportunity to work with other students, harness your creativity and gain leadership skills.
Students
Introducing the 2022 Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship recipients
March 15, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba is proud to recognize two students who demonstrate exceptional commitment and leadership skills and whose actions help to connect local and global communities.
UM Delegation to attend UN 2023 Water Conference in New York
March 15, 2023 —
Access to clean and safe drinking water is an internationally recognized human right, essential to the full enjoyment of life. Yet, it is under immediate threat. Indigenous communities around the world have historically been excluded from many important decisions on water policy. There is now a growing global acknowledgement that Indigenous Peoples should play a significant role in decision-making about water-related policies.
Café Scientifique: Racism and COVID-19
March 15, 2023 —
During the COVID-19 pandemic, an international team of researchers led by experts at the University of Manitoba examined conditions that contributed to a rise of racism across North America. With funding from two Federal Government Grants , the researchers engaged a panel of 7,500 residents in Canada, USA, and Mexico as part of a long-term survey, from March 2020 through October 2022.
Indigenous
Get to know ISC’s new Knowledge Keeper
March 15, 2023 —
The Indigenous Student Centre is excited to welcome Knowledge Keeper Kimberly Guimond to the University of Manitoba community. Kim joins the university with a robust background as a teacher in her home community of Sagkeeng First Nation for 17 years; and as part of the Ojibwe Bilingual Program at Riverbend Community School.
