News Archive
Manitoba loan transition and impacts to borrowers
June 29, 2023 —
The recent integration of Manitoba Student Aid (MSA) program with the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFAP) will result in a number of changes for borrowers and students who are repaying their loans.
Indigenous
Winnipeg Free Press: Catherine Cook wins IPAC Vanier Medal
June 29, 2023 —
Dr. Catherine Cook speaks to the Winnipeg Free Press about being granted the prestigious 2023 Vanier Medal after 35 years of exceptional service in Indigenous health care and public policy.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Grad students recognized at UM student health research forum
June 28, 2023 —
Over 130 graduate students from across the province, and representing a variety of health disciplines, presented their research in this year’s poster competition at the Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF) as part of the three-day event at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. “This event is all about the grad students. It provides opportunity for them to present their research, refine their communication skills and be recognized for their achievements through the large suite of awards,” said Dr. Samantha Pauls, assistant professor at the College of Pharmacy and co-chair of the MSHRF.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law Rights Clinic Update: New team members and partnerships
June 28, 2023 —
This summer, the Rights Clinic at Robson Hall is dedicated to forging partnerships with organizations to advance rights on a broader scale. The Rights Clinic is thrilled to announce a number of additions to the team to support its summer operations and upcoming projects for the fall. Supervising Clinical Instructor Liz McCandless, joins forces with Rights Clinic founder Assistant Professor Brandon Trask, and incoming second-year summer students Lizzie Tough and Maria Garcia Manzano are enthusiastic about raising public awareness regarding rights-related issues.
Students
Faculty of Social Work advisor receives 2023 Advising Excellence Award
June 28, 2023 —
Congratulations to Julia Florek Turcan, Academic Advisor/Cohort Advisor in the Faculty of Social Work, who has been awarded the 2023 Advising Excellence Award.
Asper School of Business
Asper MBA study tour visits Iceland
June 28, 2023 —
With dramatic shifts between black sand beaches, roaring waterfalls, sublime cliffsides and glacier-capped mountains, the landscapes of Iceland are a lesson in appreciating the environment, sustainability and change.
CJOB: UM clinical psychologist, assistant professor Joanne Unger
June 28, 2023 —
UM associate professor and psychologist, Joanne Unger talks to CJOB about giving kids a real mental break over the summer holidays.
Dr. Catherine Cook Wins the 2023 Vanier Medal
June 28, 2023 —
Recognized for improving health outcomes for Indigenous peoples
Faculty of Law
Canadian Journal of Human Rights publishes 11th Volume
June 27, 2023 —
The only Canadian peer-reviewed academic journal dealing exclusively with human rights research has published its 11th volume. Founded in 2012 by Faculty of Law professor, Dr. Donn Short, the Canadian Journal of Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Law and Policy remains a publication of the Law Faculty Council at the University of Manitoba. Each year, about 20 law students cut their teeth on academic research working for the CJHR as Assistant Editors, Editors, and as Senior Editor, all under the guidance of Dr. Short who continues as Editor-in-Chief.