UM Today Archives
Faculty of Arts News
CBC Day 6: As Trump tilts towards Russia, Canada reconsiders Arctic security : Alumni Answers
March 14, 2025 — As Trump tilts towards Russia, Canada reconsiders Arctic security
Students News
Summer Registration – What You Need to Know : Network News
March 14, 2025 — It's time to register for Summer Term and there are a few things you need to know.
Research and International News
A new approach to canola oil and protein preservation : Network News
March 14, 2025 — The pioneering work of Dr. Nazanin Vafaei in low-temperature canola oil extraction has been recognized with the prestigious Mitacs Outstanding Innovation Award.
What Creates the Colours in Northern Lights? : The Magazine
March 14, 2025 — We asked UM instructor Danielle Pahud, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy
Faculty of Science News
Department of Computer Science Alumni and Industry Symposium 2025 : Network News
March 14, 2025 — This year’s event is a thoughtfully curated experience for Computer Science alumni, fourth-year students approaching graduation, industry professionals, and tech enthusiasts in Winnipeg.
Faculty of Arts News
Global News Winnipeg: Parents seek apology for school lockdown and being labeled ‘a disturbance’ : Network News
March 14, 2025 — Two award-winning Indigenous musicians are saying it was racial profiling after a Winnipeg elementary school went into lockdown when they went to deal with bullying concerns involving their daughters.
University of Manitoba elects Dave Angus as its next Chancellor : Network News
March 14, 2025 — Respected business leader, dedicated volunteer, and advocate for the people and communities of Manitoba, will become the 15th Chancellor of the University of Manitoba on June 1, 2025.
Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content open to UM faculty and staff : Network News
March 14, 2025 — The Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content is an enriching professional development opportunity for UM faculty and staff.
Asper School of Business News
When the classroom becomes a boardroom – a recap of the 2025 Asper Business Case Competition : Network News
March 14, 2025 — The 2025 Asper Business Case Competition (ABCC) took place from February 19 to 23, challenging nine graduate teams to apply their knowledge and unique skillsets to three comprehensive cases. Memorial University took home first place after a stellar performance throughout the competition, with John Molson School of Business coming in second place and DeGroote School of Business rounding out the podium in third.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
$1.18 Million grant supports study on flaxseed and antihypertensive drugs : Network News
March 14, 2025 — Dr. Michel Aliani’s research aims to uncover how flaxseed, a common dietary supplement, could interact with antihypertensive drugs to help manage blood pressure more effectively.





