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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Groundbreaking research partnership aims to change social policies : Network News

September 5, 2024 —  An innovative partnership between academics, community leaders and provincial government staff is conducting research that aims to change policy to improve the lives of Manitobans.

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CNR train driving through Canadian Rockies. // Image from Canadian National Railway Company

Faculty of Law News

Western Producer: Damage assessed as railways resume operations : UM in the News

September 5, 2024 —  Damage assessed as railways resume operations

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Artistic rendering of the new Desautels Concert Hall

Desautels Faculty of Music News

Desautels Concert Hall Grand Opening Media Coverage : UM in the News

September 5, 2024 —  Desautels Concert Hall Grand Opening Media Coverage

President Michael Benarroch speaking on stage the Faculty Recognition Reception 2023.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Announcing the Merit Award Recipients of 2023 : Network News

September 5, 2024 —  Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.

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View from the third floor of the Drake Centre. Looking from the balcony, across the way is a study area with glass around it and a sign that says Asper School of Business.

Asper School of Business News

Toronto Star: Deadline looms for Air Canada pilot strike — and experts say Ottawa would be unlikely to step in : UM in the News

September 4, 2024 —  Deadline looms for Air Canada pilot strike — and experts say Ottawa would be unlikely to step in

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Asper School of Business News

Reducing barriers, connecting to Manitoba : Network News

September 4, 2024 —  Robert Biscontri, associate dean of undergraduate and international programs at the Asper School of Business, shares some exciting updates, including new and refreshed articulation agreements with post-secondary institutions across the province, more flexibility for Asper students choosing an academic minor, a new winter intake and a dedicated direct entry pathway for Northern Indigenous students.

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Two rows of students are wearing white coats and stethoscopes. They are standing and each are reading off a paper they are holding.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Double the number of UM physician assistant students set to start program : Network News

September 4, 2024 —  When Kimberly Dela Rosa crossed the stage to receive her first stethoscope during the master of physician assistant studies’ (MPAS) Inaugural Exercises on Aug. 30 she said it felt surreal to be part of the program’s largest class ever.

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

Research for the greater good : Network News

September 4, 2024 —  In a collaborative effort to raise awareness about water justice and injustices, Senior Fellow and Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Arts Dr. Adele Perry spearheads an interdisciplinary research project titled “Just Waters: Thinking with Hydro-Social Relations for a More Just and Sustainable World.”

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Headshots of Dr. Heinz Scherle and Cindy Isaak-Ploegman.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Distinguished dentist and dental hygienist to be honoured by peers : Network News

September 4, 2024 —  Two UM alumni will be honoured for their distinguished careers in dentistry and dental hygiene at a gala on Sept. 27 at the Fort Garry Hotel.

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Desautels Faculty of Music News

Curtain rises on UM’s new Desautels Concert Hall : Editor's Picks

September 4, 2024 —  The Desautels Concert Hall, a state-of-the-art performance venue in the heart of the University of Manitoba's Fort Garry campus, opens on September 5.

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