News Archive
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
UM prepares for attendees from across Canada for the Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity
May 3, 2023 —
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning will be welcoming more than one hundred guests from Manitoba’s educational institutions, including the University of Manitoba, Assiniboine Community College, University of Winnipeg, Université de Saint-Boniface, University College of the North, RRC Polytech, Robertson College, and the International College of Manitoba, as well as those from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. We are also pleased to host guests from the United Kingdom and Australia to the 3rd biannual Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity (CSAI 2023).
The mental health care we all need is in our stories
May 3, 2023 —
May 1 to 7 is Mental Health Week
Faculty of Law
New teaching staff welcomed to Faculty of Law
May 3, 2023 —
The Office of the Dean of Law is pleased to advise that the University of Manitoba Board of Governors has confirmed the appointments of Yvan Larocque, and Andrea Doyle who will be commencing two-year Instructor II positions, and Dr. Akinwumi Ogunranti, who will commence a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Faculty of Law, all on July 1, 2023.
Meet UM’s new Family Resource Coordinator
May 3, 2023 —
UM is happy to announce a new resource available to UM academics and staff. The Family Resource Coordinator can provide UM academics and staff with information, guidance, and support on family care matters as well as offering referrals and some coordination of family care services. We chatted with Francene Perehinec about her new role, what she hopes to bring to the table, and a little about herself.
Faculty of Education
M.Ed student awarded the 2023 Thesis Recognition Award
May 3, 2023 —
Grad student awarded 2023 Thesis Recognition Award from Canadian Association for Teacher Education.
Indigenous
Access student aid advisor and assistant to the director awarded for dedication to students
May 3, 2023 —
Congratulations to Lorna Trapp, student aid advisor and assistant to the director for the Access and Aboriginal Focus Programs, who will receive the 2023 Migizii Award at UM’s 34th Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow on Saturday, May 6.
Asper School of Business
2023 IDEA student event with beverage pioneer Anthony von Mandl
May 3, 2023 —
IDEA event brings students into conversation with beverage pioneer Anthony von Mandl
Research and International
Building a broken heart: UM researchers to create 3D bio-printed heart muscle
May 2, 2023 —
Researchers at the University of Manitoba and the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM)have been awarded $250,000 over two years to advance cutting-edge three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology to create patient-specific heart models of those living with rare genetic diseases.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Free Press: Startling results in youth nutrition study
May 2, 2023 —
Children today are the adults of tomorrow. As today’s adults we are responsible for equipping our kids with the best tools to be healthy now and in the future.
Grad Pow Wow provides ‘full circle moment’ for Indigenous students
May 2, 2023 —
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, which takes place on May 6, is not only a celebration of culture and achievement for Indigenous graduating students, it’s also a deeply personal and reflective moment for them.