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Students News

The Colleges of the University of Manitoba: A look into the past : Network News

January 3, 2025 —  New and old students of UM may be curious about our campus’ history. What’s the deal with the various colleges? What exactly is UM’s relationship with Université de Saint-Boniface? For those that have had their curiosity piqued by going into the libraries and seeing the portraits of previous chancellors, or when seeing the dates inscribed into some of the buildings on the Fort Garry campus without any context, here are some tidbits about the University’s early history.

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2 Killer whales swimming in the open water (photo: Dianne Maddox)

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

The Canadian Press: Orcas moved into the Arctic. It could be bad news for other whales, and humans too : UM in the News

January 2, 2025 —  Orcas moved into the Arctic. It could be bad news for other whales, and humans too

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Aerial photo of a tractor during harvest season.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Volunteers needed for autonomous agricultural machine study : Network News

January 2, 2025 —  You are invited to participate in a study that will be carried out in a Lab. to evaluate the usability and effectiveness of the warning interface for a remotely supervised prototype autonomous agricultural machine. The study should take no longer than one hour to complete.

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UM campus members walking to catch a bus at Fort Garry.

Students News

Get Ready for Winter Term 2025 at the UM : Network News

January 1, 2025 —  Welcome to Winter Term 2025 at the UM.  We want to ensure that all registered students have the necessary information to kick off the academic year smoothly. This information will help you navigate the beginning of the term. 

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Indigenous Career Mentorship Program Mentor of the Month Noah Wilson, Senior Business Development Manager for the Indigenous Entrepreneur Start-up Program (IESP) at Futurpreneur Canada covering Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nunavut.

Students News

Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program : Network News

January 1, 2025 —  My advice to Indigenous Students at the U of Manitoba interested in Entrepreneurship is to connect with the Stu Clark Center for Entrepreneurship as students get priority support there to work with their staff as well as attending any webinars or events focusing on business through the Asper School of Business.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

New academic staff revitalize Agricultural and Food Sciences : Network News

January 1, 2025 —  Seven new academic members joined the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences in 2024

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

FAFS researchers and teachers recognized in 2024 : Network News

January 1, 2025 —  Members of our Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences community were recognized nationally and internationally in 2024.

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Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: New machete law could impact “trendiness” of the weapon, says criminology professor : UM in the News

December 31, 2024 —  New machete law could impact "trendiness" of the weapon, says criminology professor

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

Winnipeg Free Press – ‘If you don’t use it, you lose it’ : Network News

December 30, 2024 —  Dr. Stephanie Chesser says recreation is an essential program for long-term care residents.

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Faculty of Law News

Faculty of Law student, alumni in Ace Burpee’s Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans of 2024 : Network News

December 23, 2024 —  At least four members of the Robson Hall community including a current law student and three alumni were included in Ace Burpee's list of Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans of 2024, released December 21.

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