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The Free Press: U of M scientists gather coast-to-coast support in call for federal research funding to fill gap left by Trump administration cuts : UM in the News

April 15, 2025 —  University of Manitoba scientists are recruiting colleagues on campuses across the country to put pressure on Canada’s next prime minister to prioritize funding research amid an “international innovation vacuum.”

Survivors and NCTR staff present gift to Canada Life and Power Corporation of Canada.

Donor Relations News

Canada Life and Power Corporation of Canada make $2-million gift to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation : Network News

April 15, 2025 —  The gift will help create a new, permanent home to accommodate the Centre’s growing work and guide our country on its path to truth and reconciliation

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Dr. Sabine Hombach-Klonisch is seated in a lab. She is wearing a lab coat and gloves. She holds a container in one hand and a scientific tool in the other, and is behind a protective shield.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

UM-led study offers hope that existing drug can target metastatic brain tumours : Health matters: people and planet

April 15, 2025 —  A University of Manitoba-led study successfully eliminated breast-cancer derived brain tumours in mice, using a drug to penetrate the brain and eliminate metastatic brain tumours.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Symposium to focus on health research among LGBTQIA2S+ people : Network News

April 15, 2025 —  The Helen Glass Research Symposium, hosted by the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, returns April 22 – 24 at Fort Garry campus with a focus on gender and sexual minority health research. 

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Students News

Apply for the Experiential Learning Award! : Network News

April 15, 2025 —  The Student Experience and Development (SEAD) team wants to hear more stories and reflections like this — how getting involved has helped you grow, your achievements, and how we can support your journey and improve the student experience.

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Master of Human Rights students in their graduating year give a presentation to the human rights advocacy community sharing their major research. Senator Marilou McPhedran (far left) gave the keynote address.

Faculty of Law News

Master of Human Rights Symposium 2025 highlights critical areas of need for advocacy : Network News

April 14, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba’s interdisciplinary Master of Human Rights program’s annual Symposium took place on January 17, 2025 in the Moot Courtroom at Robson Hall. The Symposium gives students enrolled in the graduate degree’s practicum and thesis streams an opportunity to present their research and share field experiences. The students’ research advisors are scholars from the Faculties of Arts, Education, and Social Work, in addition to the Faculty of Law.

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Students News

Coming soon: more flexible parking options for students : Network News

April 14, 2025 —  The Office of Parking & Transportation is introducing three improvements to the Student Parking System to provide students more options and flexibility.

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Photo of Steve Young NFL footballer, wearing a bright blue button down shirt

Asper School of Business News

Attend the 2025 IDEATE Student Presentation with NFL legend, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Steve Young : Network News

April 14, 2025 —  On May 21, 2025, UM students are invited to learn from an accomplished business leader, compassionate philanthropist, and decorated professional athlete at the 2025 IDEATE Student Presentation.

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Dr. Michelle Gallant has been a full professor at Robson Hall Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba since 2014

Faculty of Law News

The Canadian Press: School tax increases raise questions about Manitoba’s property tax changes : UM in the News

April 14, 2025 —  Recent increases in school taxes have put a dent in the Manitoba government’s estimate of how many homeowners are better off under its new tax-credit system.

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News

CityNews Winnipeg: Lake Winnipeg ice fisher calls for more support after hazardous winter : UM in the News

April 14, 2025 —  A Lake Winnipeg fisherman says he can no longer provide volunteer supports to those stuck in the ice as an increase in traffic and change in climate creates challenging conditions.

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