UM Today Archives
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Dental student research profile: Kayla Austin studying gene expression in taste receptors to identify potential oral cancer biomarkers : Network News
October 6, 2025 — Kayla Austin had little research experience when she enrolled in the bachelor of science in dentistry (B.Sc. (Dent.) program at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry.
It Takes a Village : The Magazine
October 6, 2025 — Acclaimed UM researcher and alum James Blanchard shares his journey in global public health
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
UM study confirms link between smoking and high blood pressure : Network News
October 6, 2025 — Tobacco smoking is associated with an increased risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), a new UM study has found, and testing patients’ urine can help to verify their smoking status and assess this risk.
Faculty of Science News
Winnipeg Free Press: Helping seniors simplify through AI : UM in the News
October 4, 2025 — The evening, titled Artificial Intelligence for Beginners, will feature David Gerhard, who teaches at the University of Manitoba. It is being held at Westworth United Church in River Heights at 6 p.m.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CTV News: Province draining St. Malo Lake for zebra mussel observation : UM in the News
October 3, 2025 — Dr. Scott Higgins, associate professor at the University of Manitoba and senior research scientist for the International Institute for Sustainable Development, said the mollusks are resilient
Faculty of Law News
Winnipeg Free Press: Bluster on bail boiling over, but jury is out : UM in the News
October 3, 2025 — Brandon Trask, an associate law professor at the University of Manitoba and a former Crown prosecutor in the Maritimes, was not surprised by Thursday’s outcomes.“I think the public is being left with an inaccurate impression right now, if you were to only listen to much of the talk politically,” Trask said
Indigenous News
“Working together. That’s how we heal.” : Network News
October 3, 2025 — The short film created by Erica Daniels (Kejic Productions), “Bringing Our Ancestors Home”, shares the story of the first years of the (RRRC) at UM.
Libraries News
4 advanced research skills you can learn at library workshops : Network News
October 3, 2025 — UM Libraries offers workshops to develop your skills as a researcher and learn about valuable library research tools.
Branding Queen : Network News
October 3, 2025 — As managing director of luxury boutique design specialist Atelier Pacific, Glory Wang views UM as a solid foundation for professional practice in Asia
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Health care restructuring, COVID redeployment inspire thesis for nursing master’s student : Network News
October 3, 2025 — Not long after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2017, Charlene Braun started her first leadership role, as a nurse educator at Grace Hospital. At that time the Manitoba health system was in a period of restructuring and consolidation, which inspired her to return to UM and pursue a master’s degree.





