UM Today Archives
CBC Manitoba: A beloved Winnipegger has died. Arthur Mauro was known for his dedication to human rights, conflict resolution and peace : UM in the News
August 9, 2023 — Christopher Adams , the director of St. Paul's College at the University of Manitoba talks about Arthur Mauro's legacy on the university and the city of Winnipeg
Indigenous News
Centering Indigenous values, supporting leadership, building community : Network News
August 9, 2023 — The Indigenous Circle of Empowerment (ICE) is a student leadership development program rooted in culture and focused on personal, educational, and professional development, and community engagement. It provides a diverse range of activities, including conversations with esteemed Indigenous leaders, professional development, learning from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and collaborative team capstone projects.
Clinical trial callout: Participants needed for a wildrice study : Campus News
August 9, 2023 — If you're aged 18-50, healthy and interested in being part of trial studying the impact of wild rice on blood sugar, UM researchers are looking for you.
Do-it-yourself insulin management tech gets national acceptance : Featured
August 9, 2023 — Do-it-yourself automated insulin delivery gains approval among healthcare practitioners across the country.
Flag lowered for Arthur V. Mauro : Network News
August 8, 2023 — The University of Manitoba will lower the flag on the Administration Building from Aug. 8 through 11, 2023, in honour of Arthur V. Mauro.
Students News
Register for Prep Week : Network News
August 8, 2023 — We are excited to welcome all new students to the University of Manitoba! Now that registration is out of the way, this is where the fun begins. If you’re a new student, then you are invited to attend Prep Week, one of the UM Orientation events leading up to the beginning of the academic year.
CBC Manitoba: Spying on Arctic foxes from space reveals the species have a green thumb effect on tundra : UM in the News
August 8, 2023 — The effects of climate change appear to be driving Arctic fox numbers down in northern Manitoba, threatening their role as "ecosystem engineers".
Research and International News
Research Manitoba announces funding for three groundbreaking UM projects : Network News
August 8, 2023 — Three new UM projects have received proof-of concept funding from Research Manitoba on July 26 totaling $346,500 over two years.
Asper School of Business News
Replacing profit with purpose : Editor's Picks
August 8, 2023 — Asper researchers are publishing work that rethinks traditional business models and prioritizes sustainability. Despite the lingering, outdated sentiment that sustain-centric business is an alternative perspective, they demonstrate how and why sustainability is the future—and the now—of business.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Rady grad student profile: Shahin Shabanipour’s fascination with neuroscience fuels passion for Alzheimer’s research : Network News
August 8, 2023 — About 50 million people in the world are diagnosed with dementia and this number is projected to triple. This graduate student is working to find out why.





