News Archive
Faculty of Science
Cancer treatment – One big step closer
June 27, 2023 —
Learn about how Jörg Stetefeld and his team at the Faculty of Science are pushing the boundaries of knowledge when it comes to cancer treatment with one idea, understanding how netrin works.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Bisons athlete combines love of basketball with community development programming
June 27, 2023 —
Keegan Slijker uses his love for basketball to help develop the community through his creation, "Fitness Up North."
Indigenous
Working together for excellence in Indigenous education
June 27, 2023 —
April 14 marked an exciting day for educators as Manitoba grew one step closer to making our province a global centre for Indigenous education, research, languages and cultures. Signatories of the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint—an unprecedented, collective effort to advance 10 education-related commitments informed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action—were joined by the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre, as well as the Province of Manitoba Advanced Education and Training, and Education and Early Childhood Learning departments.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity addresses emerging issues
June 26, 2023 —
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning hosted the third biannual Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity on June 1 and 2, 2023. Staff with the help of many volunteers from within and outside of the University of Manitoba ensured an incredibly successful event.
Libraries
Upgraded MSpace improves interface and streamlines submission process
June 26, 2023 —
Upgraded MSpace improves interface and streamlines submission process
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Multiple generations celebrate Indigenous Culture on NIPD
June 26, 2023 —
People of all ages filled Brodie atrium on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Research and International
Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.
Innovative research is at the core of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Symposium
June 26, 2023 —
Energized by the opening keynote speaker, this year’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Symposium celebrated the breadth of teaching and learning studies of recent grant recipients and highlighted SoTL research that responds to current teaching and learning challenges.
Asper School of Business
Meet the 2023 Asper School of Business Medal Winners
June 26, 2023 —
Congratulations to these outstanding members of the Asper Class of 2023
Indigenous
UM’s Blankstein Momentum Program assists in student success
June 23, 2023 —
The Blankstein Momentum Program, offered by the Indigenous Student Centre, connects Indigenous students to UM resources they may not have known of or actively sought out on their own. Momentum uses a holistic approach that includes biweekly workshops (September – March), advisor meetings, access to tutors, group activities and cultural/spiritual care.