UM Today Archives

December 9, 2025 —  Dr. Jennifer Hedges, an assistant professor in the University of Manitoba’s faculty of social work, said while it’s not ideal for kids to spend long periods of time in emergency placements, she wonders what kind of outcomes the “one and done” policy the province is enacting will achieve without examining the root issues that lead to kids ending up in those placements long-term.

December 9, 2025 —  A new space has opened on the Bannatyne campus for members of the Rady Faculty community to practise their faith, explore their spirituality, or simply pause and reflect.  

December 9, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba has become the first university to join the Digital Governance Council, a national organization dedicated to ensuring confidence in the responsible design, architecture, and management of digital technologies.

December 9, 2025 —  The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is expanding the use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS), a handheld imaging tool that allows clinicians to see inside the body in real time.

December 9, 2025 —  AECOM chief strategy officer, Asia, Scott Dunn credits his six years at UM for his humanistic approach to master plans and landscapes across Asian cities

December 9, 2025 —  Making a difference in the lives of kids who face social and economic inequities drives Canada’s leading expert in early childhood oral health.

December 9, 2025 —  “We want to partner with you.” - Ute Kothe

December 8, 2025 —  Dr. Claudia Narvaez-Bravo, professor in the department of food and human nutritional sciences at the University of Manitoba, says a standard oven at home is not reliable to kill the bacteria, especially if the nuts are clustered together, unevenly heated, or contain bacteria hidden inside microscopic cracks. 

December 8, 2025 —  Dr. Nancekivell discusses why kidfluencer content can be problematic and where Canada’s laws currently stand on the issue.