News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady grad student profile: Benjamin Bydak investigates cell-to-cell communication in Type 2 diabetes
August 10, 2023 —
After Benjamin Bydak graduated with his first degree, a bachelor’s in psychology, he decided to take his passion for exercise and helping others and pursue a career in kinesiology.
CBC Manitoba: New research suggests there’s something hidden deep inside the genes of some people that naturally slows how HIV spreads in the body
August 9, 2023 —
New research suggests there's something hidden deep inside the genes of some people that naturally slows how HIV spreads in the body.
CBC Manitoba: A beloved Winnipegger has died. Arthur Mauro was known for his dedication to human rights, conflict resolution and peace
August 9, 2023 —
Christopher Adams , the director of St. Paul's College at the University of Manitoba talks about Arthur Mauro's legacy on the university and the city of Winnipeg
Indigenous
Centering Indigenous values, supporting leadership, building community
August 9, 2023 —
The Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE) is a student leadership development program rooted in culture and focused on personal, educational, and professional development, and community engagement. It provides a diverse range of activities, including conversations with esteemed Indigenous leaders, professional development, learning from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and collaborative team capstone projects.
Clinical trial callout: Participants needed for a wildrice study
August 9, 2023 —
If you're aged 18-50, healthy and interested in being part of trial studying the impact of wild rice on blood sugar, UM researchers are looking for you.
Do-it-yourself insulin management tech gets national acceptance
August 9, 2023 —
Do-it-yourself automated insulin delivery gains approval among healthcare practitioners across the country.
Flag lowered for Arthur V. Mauro
August 8, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba will lower the flag on the Administration Building from Aug. 8 through 11, 2023, in honour of Arthur V. Mauro.
Students
Register for Prep Week
August 8, 2023 —
We are excited to welcome all new students to the University of Manitoba! Now that registration is out of the way, this is where the fun begins. If you’re a new student, then you are invited to attend Prep Week, one of the UM Orientation events leading up to the beginning of the academic year.
CBC Manitoba: Spying on Arctic foxes from space reveals the species have a green thumb effect on tundra
August 8, 2023 —
The effects of climate change appear to be driving Arctic fox numbers down in northern Manitoba, threatening their role as "ecosystem engineers".
Research and International
Research Manitoba announces funding for three groundbreaking UM projects
August 8, 2023 —
Three new UM projects have received proof-of concept funding from Research Manitoba on July 26 totaling $346,500 over two years.