UM Today Archives
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'
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
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
First-ever oral cancer screening pop-up clinic held on Fort Garry campus : Network News
April 9, 2025 — When Alexandra Moya learned there would be an oral cancer screening pop-up clinic on the Fort Garry campus, she signed up right away.
Raman Dhaliwal receives Distinguished Service Award from the Asian Women of Winnipeg : Network News
April 9, 2025 — A seasoned higher education administrator, Raman Dhaliwal was recently recognized by the Asian Women of Winnipeg with their Distinguished Service Award, in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Price Faculty of Engineering News
First-year design to final-year capstone : Network News
April 9, 2025 — Engineering students start and finish their education with real-world projects that take them through the entire design process, from conceptualization to prototyping.
Research and International News
The Conversation: As Canada is threatened, it’s urgent to revisit Indigenous sovereignty and nationhood : Network News
April 8, 2025 — Early in his second term as president of the United States, Donald Trump began making explicit threats about Canada becoming the 51st American state.
Students News
Connecting theory and experience: Asper student explores Indigenous community-based learning in Belize : Network News
April 8, 2025 — UM student Elliot Thordarson spent a week learning about traditional foodways abroad through the “Belize: Maya Wellness” program.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Manitoba study finds half of First Nations birthing parents experience interventions by Child and Family Services : Network News
April 8, 2025 — A joint study by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and researchers from the University of Manitoba reveals that First Nations birthing parents in Manitoba experience significantly higher rates of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to non-First Nations birthing parents.
Faculty of Arts News
CBC Manitoba Information Radio: A Look Back: The 1988 Election and Today’s : UM in the News
April 8, 2025 — A Look Back: The 1988 Election and Today's
Research and International News
Age inclusivity at UM : Network News
April 8, 2025 — A university is more than a place of learning for young people—there are many opportunities for students of all ages as well as the broader community.





