UM Today Archives

June 13, 2024 —  UM Today asked Anderson to share her thoughts on this most recent impressive award, the Order of Manitoba, and her goals for the future.

June 12, 2024 —  Dr. Bryan Schwartz, K.C. has published five new books within the past 12 months, adding to a body of 36 books (17 authored or co-authored and 19 edited or contributed to) and 300 other publications that bear his name. Each of these five new works is vastly different from the other, reflecting the different aspects of life in which he fully participates as a scholar, professor, political analyst, poet, musician, devoted family member, and spiritual person.

June 12, 2024 —  First Nations infants have an exceptionally high rate of contact with Child and Family Services (CFS) compared to other Manitoba infants, a study jointly led by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) and University of Manitoba researchers has found.

June 12, 2024 —  'Staggering' rate of First Nations newborns involved in Manitoba child welfare system: study

June 12, 2024 —  New academic jobs – June 12, 2024

June 12, 2024 —  What are the challenges self-medicating with recreational cannabis?

June 12, 2024 —  St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.   

June 12, 2024 —  In this month's UM Faces and Spaces, Dr. Peter Pelka tells us how funding for two new research labs at UM could change how vaccines are developed and manufactured, positioning our university as a global leader in this field.

June 11, 2024 —  STRR holds a special meaning since the nomination is made by an outstanding graduate student. They chose two educators who have significantly influenced their learning journey—one from Kindergarten to Grade 12 years and another from their time at the University of Manitoba.

June 11, 2024 —  UM leadership has been meeting with student representatives of the encampment and listening to your concerns. We have reviewed your questions and calls for action and we offer the following response and commitments to all students and the broader UM community. You can read more our responses to encampment leadership.