UM Today Archives

November 5, 2025 —  From Manitoba to Berlin: Breaking Walls in Antibiotic Resistance! Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden and Luma Clarindo Lopes are heading to the 2025 Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin! Luma, winner of Falling Walls Lab Manitoba, will present her groundbreaking idea on antibiotic resistance, representing both Manitoba and Canada on the global stage. Their participation highlights Manitoba’s growing impact in research and innovation.

November 7, 2025 —  Frank Cormier, criminologist and Instructor at Department of Sociology and Criminology, said there is no doubt the level of literacy can influence how successful an individual will be in meeting their release conditions.

November 7, 2025 —  A lawyer in Saskatchewan is speaking out after she was told she couldn't wear a poppy in court. CBC's Faith Fundal heard reaction to the news from Yvan Guy Larocque, Clinical Counsel at Robson Hall, who oversees the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts. 

November 7, 2025 —  That connection between classroom learning and real-world experience lies at the heart of Manitoba Pork’s support. The organization has contributed over $2.2 million since 1989 to UM, supporting both research and community engagement.

November 7, 2025 —  "Do it for the people you love. Do it for your children, family, friends, and colleagues. If you want to help, learn more by taking this course.” - Robin Attas

November 7, 2025 —  The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges, mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.

November 6, 2025 —  CBC's Faith Fundal met Dr. Devon Evans, Assistant professor and section head, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) at the University of Manitoba, who is calling on the government to treat endometriosis as a national problem.

November 6, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on November 11, in observance of Remembrance Day.

November 6, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on November 8, in observance of Indigenous Veterans Day.

November 6, 2025 —  As we observe National Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and Indigenous Peoples who served, often in the face of immense adversity.

November 6, 2025 —  By day, Winnipeg’s Sam Davidson works for the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, but by night, he transforms into the spandex wearing, hip swiveling, Red Hot Sammy Peppers, bringing the heat inside the wrestling ring. How long can he hold on to his alter ego?