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Research and International News

New kidney screening tool could help individuals take greater control of their health : Network News

April 11, 2025 —  A team of researchers at UM has developed an innovative new tool that could transform how kidney disease is detected – especially in under-served and remote communities.

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Dr. Kelley Main

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

New Appointments for Dean of FGS, Kelley Main : Network News

April 10, 2025 —  Dr. Kelley Main joins the WCDGS and CAGS boards of directors.

A bowl and container of cooking ingredients sit on a counter

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Tasters needed for pulse flour sensory research study : Network News

April 10, 2025 —  Volunteers sought for a sensory research study. Honorarium provided.

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A person looking out over a body of water with a sunset behind a large tent in the background.

Faculty of Arts News

From Classroom to Consulting : Network News

April 10, 2025 —  For Bianca Siem, adding co-op to her Bachelor of Arts degree meant building confidence, finding mentors and engaging in reconciliation.

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Gayle Restall stands in front of artwork that depicts the importance of collaborative relationships in occupational therapy.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Professor emerita works to transform occupational therapy : Network News

April 10, 2025 —  Gayle Restall, professor emerita in occupational therapy at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, has had an accomplished career focused on research into removing barriers for people in marginalized and underserved communities living with chronic health conditions. 

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Dr. Irene Fakankun and JD Diabira

Alumni News

Voting is now open for your next UM Board of Governors alumni representative : Network News

April 10, 2025 —  Meet the two candidates in the running.

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Colorful hanging sculptures and bold figure paintings installed in a contemporary gallery space at the School of Art, University of Manitoba.

School of Art News

School of Art presents the 2025 BFA Honours Graduating Exhibition – April 25 : Network News

April 9, 2025 —  The School of Art at the University of Manitoba is proud to present the 2025 BFA Honours Graduating Exhibition, a bold and celebratory showcase of work by 17 graduating Honours students. This long-standing annual tradition marks the culmination of years of artistic development, experimentation, and critical inquiry — and offers a glimpse into the exciting future of contemporary art in Manitoba and Canada.

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Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index, top left, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top centre, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank in Seoul on Monday. (Ahn Young-joon/The Associated Press)

Asper School of Business News

CBC Manitoba: Navigating the financial market during downturns : UM in the News

April 9, 2025 —  Navigating the financial market during downturns

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Romulus and Remus, two puppies with dire wolf genes. One scientist describes them as 'dire-ish.' (Colossal Biosciences)

Faculty of Science News

CBC News: A biotech company has, sort of, revived the long-extinct dire wolf : UM in the News

April 9, 2025 —  Scientists say Colossal's pups are an impressive feat, but more 'dire-ish'

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black and white photo of a baby in the hospital with an id bracelet on their ankle.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CityNews Winnipeg: Calls to ‘decolonize’ the child-welfare system in Manitoba : UM in the News

April 9, 2025 —  With First Nations families still seeing higher rates of contact with Child and Family Services, Manitoba leaders are calling for more support and change

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