UM Today Archives
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Pharmacy researchers shed light on how the brain processes the sense of touch : Network News
March 6, 2024 — Insights could pave the way for new approaches to treating neurological disorders like schizophrenia.
Students News
Members of UM community appointed to Order of Canada : News
March 6, 2024 — On Dec. 28, 2023, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 78 new appointments to the Order of Canada.
Asper School of Business News
Where community begins : Network News
March 6, 2024 — Ashley Richard [BComm(Hons)/17], who is now Lead of Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), Indigenous, can recall many connections that began at Asper through IBEP, made with people that she still actively works or keeps in touch with.
Flag lowered for Klaus Klostermaier : Network News
March 6, 2024 — The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in memory of Dr. Klaus Klostermaier.
Retirement planning sessions offered for faculty and staff : Campus News
March 6, 2024 — Current faculty and staff who are plan members of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) (Pension Plan) and are planning to retire in the next five years are invited to register for one of the upcoming retirement planning sessions taking place on May 27, 28, 29 and 30.
A shared responsibility: Employees to help ensure accessibility of UM information : Campus News
March 5, 2024 — Spring project will fulfill legislation compliance requirements
Progress Through Partnership : The Magazine
March 5, 2024 — UM researchers work with community to transform public health policy in India and northern Manitoba
Extended Education News
AI can support good learning, help to develop exceptional students : Network News
March 5, 2024 — “AI can do our mundane tasks like lesson planning. It can be an aide to creativity, brainstorming and design. But it is not a proxy for human intelligence. It does not have human experience. It has not seen a sunset or smelled freshly mown grass.” - Mike Sharples
Research and International News
Brain and Gut: working together in health and disease : Network News
March 5, 2024 — On Wednesday March 27, 2024, join the UM Knowledge Exchange for an exploration of the connection between the brain and the gut in the context of health and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Students News
Make a difference in older adults’ lives : Network News
March 5, 2024 — Are you an UM student who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults? If so, consider becoming an Adult Companionship Service Provider!





