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Nathan Derejko, an assistant law professor at the University of Manitoba and the Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice.

CBC Manitoba: How does Canada fare when it comes to our record on human rights? : UM in the News

December 11, 2023 —  How does Canada fare when it comes to our record on human rights?

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students are listening to a women speaking at the biochemistry and medical genetics information booth

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Open house an interactive way to explore health sciences graduate studies : Network News

December 11, 2023 —  Close to 100 undergraduate students participated in the annual Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Studies Open House to watch presentations and speak with current graduate students and faculty members in 12 different graduate studies programs in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

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2 polar bears walking on snow and near melting water

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

CBC Manitoba: Churchill considers burning, composting waste to keep polar bears out of town : UM in the News

December 11, 2023 —  Churchill considers burning, composting waste to keep polar bears out of town

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Students walking in winter on Fort Garry campus.

Students News

UM supports available throughout the exam period : Network News

December 11, 2023 —  As we enter the upcoming exam period from December 12 to 22, I extend my best wishes to each of you.

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Photo of woman with glasses at her desk looking away from her screens.

Extended Education News

The age of flexibility and inclusivity in higher education through alternative credentials and lifelong learning : Network News

December 11, 2023 —  Alternative credentials encompass various forms of formal recognition of learning that are not associated with traditional degree programs.

Asper School of Business News

Associates Fellows demonstrate excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability : Network News

December 11, 2023 —  Nathan Greidanus has been named the Associates Fellow in Entrepreneurship, Wenxi Pu has been named the Associates Fellow in Innovation, and Raj Manchanda has been named the Associates Fellow in Sustainability. The new Associates Fellows were honoured at a celebration in the Drake Centre last week.

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Two Indigenous students sitting in a computer lab, both facing the camera and smiling.

Indigenous News

Partnership paving the way for systemic change : Network News

December 11, 2023 —  More than 2,000 Indigenous youth in Manitoba have already benefited from the University of Manitoba’s innovative partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. Just over two years ago, the $16.1 million partnership set out to transform Indigenous education through initiatives co-created with Indigenous students, communities, governments and organizations, as well as post-secondary institutions across the province.

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Two researchers standing next to their snowmobiles in snow.

10 ways UM research is making a global impact : Featured

December 11, 2023 —  Research with impact. Learn more about the ways UM researchers are changing the way the world looks and talks about big issues.

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Award winners from FGS 75th anniversary celebration

Faculty of Graduate Studies News

The Faculty of Graduate Studies marks 75 years of academic excellence! : Network News

December 11, 2023 —  The Faculty of Graduate Studies commemorated its 75th anniversary with a celebration gala on November 30, 2023, which reflected upon its rich history while looking ahead to new and innovative ideas and programs.

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Seven people standing together at a conference

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Recipients of the first SoTL Development Fund announced : Network News

December 11, 2023 —  Recipients of the SoTL Development Fund received funding to attend the November 23-25 Symposium for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Canmore, Alberta, which brought together faculty, students, educational developers, and administrators to share existing knowledge and developing research in the systemic inquiry of teaching and learning.

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