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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Rady Roundup: Memorable Rady Faculty stories of 2024 : Celebrating success 2024
December 10, 2024 — It’s been a year of exciting news in the areas of education, research and community service across the five colleges of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. Here’s a look at 10 of our most notable stories of 2024.
Faculty of Graduate Studies News
Dr. Dawn Sutherland Appointed Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Lead in the Faculty of Graduate Studies : Network News
December 10, 2024 — The Faculty of Graduate Studies recently developed a new lead role that will aim to support units in their efforts to foster EDI & A within their departments. This also opens to opportunity for units to be aware of initiatives happening at FGS and allow the FGS community to understand what is happening in other units and external to the university.
Extended Education News
Develop digital skills and expertise with University of Manitoba Extended Education : Network News
December 10, 2024 — “Understanding AI will help you and your company in most of the jobs today." - Cuneyt Akcora
Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Sun: Remnants of COVID disruption could be driving rural Manitoba homicide spike: prof : UM in the News
December 9, 2024 — Remnants of COVID disruption could be driving rural Manitoba homicide spike: prof
Asper School of Business News
Winnipeg Free Press: Fields on Wheels casts eyes on food supply chain links : UM in the News
December 9, 2024 — Fields on Wheels casts eyes on food supply chain links
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
The Telegraph: Into the unknown: Crack WHO team journeys deep into the Congo to identify mystery killer : UM in the News
December 9, 2024 — Into the unknown: Crack WHO team journeys deep into the Congo to identify mystery killer
Research and International News
Eight UM researchers featured on global highly cited list : Network News
December 9, 2024 — Eight UM researchers have been selected for their exceptional research performance and impact as demonstrated by multiple highly cited papers in 2024.
Students News
UM joins National Consortium to Support Military, Veteran, and Family Success on campus : Network News
December 9, 2024 — UM’s participation in the consortium builds on its longstanding support for Canada’s military community, which began in 1974 with the Canadian Forces University Program and continues through the Military Support Office established in 2006.
School of Art News
School of Art Associate Professor Mark Neufeld Exhibits at C’cap : Network News
December 9, 2024 — The School of Art is proud to announce that Associate Professor Mark Neufeld is currently featured in Icecreampowerpinkyswearlater?
Faculty of Law News
Fostering Connections: MILSA’s “In Good Relations” Event Strengthens Community Within Manitoba’s Indigenous Bar : Network News
December 9, 2024 — On November 21, 2024, the Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association (MILSA), in partnership with the Manitoba Bar Association’s newly established Indigenous Lawyers Forum, hosted the inaugural “In Good Relations” networking event at Migizii Agamik (“the Bald Eagle Lodge”) on the University of Manitoba campus. Julianna Albert, a 2L student, translated “In Good Relations” into Cree as “kâkînaw mino omâkiinak,” noting that the name “beautifully captures the essence of the event.” Designed as an informal and welcoming gathering, the event aimed to foster meaningful connections between Indigenous law students, practicing lawyers, and articling students.