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Research and International News

Security and defence in a changing Arctic : Innovation at the heart of bold ideas

September 22, 2025 —  Since establishment in 1985, researchers at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, have been helping Canada meet the challenges of a warming Arctic.

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Asper School of Business News

IGNITE 2025 Honours Gail Asper : Network News

September 22, 2025 —  The Young Associates welcomed new Asper students to the business community by celebrating the achievements of Gail Asper

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Students participating in an ALC Tutor Workshop

Students News

Unlock Your Potential: October is Student Success Month : Network News

September 22, 2025 —  Whether you're navigating your first year or returning with new goals, October is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and recharge with the support of UM’s Academic Learning Centre (ALC) and campus-wide resources.

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Three little girls of different ethnicities and abilities smile and put their arms around each other in a kindergarten classroom.

Faculty of Education News

CBC: Strong support for full-time kindergarten after 1st year, Louis Riel School Division says : UM in the News

September 22, 2025 —  Xiaoxiao Du, an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba's faculty of education who specializes in language and literacy, said full-day kindergarten can offer more varied opportunities for children to expand their education

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

CJOB: UM Scientist Aboard CCGS Amundsen Studies Arctic Change : UM in the News

September 19, 2025 —  Researchers Dr. David Babb (Research Associate, Centre for Earth Observation Science) from the University of Manitoba and Dr. Lisa Matthes from Fisheries and Oceans Canada are studying sea ice thickness, growth, and content, including biological, chemical, and contaminant samples, aboard the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Amundsen

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A collage showing two artworks. On the left is a painting of two people embracing. They both wear jeans. One person holds their partner tightly on their lap and locks eyes with the viewer. On the right is a photo of a vessel made of ceramic and woven material. The piece is white and the woven top features gendered bathroom symbols woven on top of the trans flag.

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

UM is putting representation on display—literally : Network News

September 19, 2025 —  Through the Diversifying the UM Art Collection program, 15 artworks by 11 2SLGBTQIA+ artists were procured during the summer of 2025. Find out more and apply to join the next committee.

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CBC Manitoba: Walt Disney-owned ABC has indefinitely stopped airing Jimmy Kimmel Live : UM in the News

September 19, 2025 —  Walt Disney-owned ABC has indefinitely stopped airing Jimmy Kimmel Live over remarks he made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. CBC's Faith Fundal speaks with a local media expert about censorship in comedy, and the impact this could have on other TV shows.

Research and International News

Undergraduate researcher explores Arctic engineering innovation : Innovation and entrepreneurship

September 19, 2025 —  Not many undergraduate students can say they spent their summer designing helium drone airships, assessing the density of whale blubber and figuring out how to effectively spin satellites in magnetic liquid

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Faculty of Architecture News

Undergraduate Research Award: Designing the Future : Network News

September 19, 2025 —  Twelve Faculty of Architecture students earned Undergraduate Research Awards this past summer. Valued at $7000 each, these competitive awards enable students to work with researchers of their choice on projects that develop skills, drive discovery and inspire ideas for their future studies and careers.

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Students News

Join the Celebration: Fall Convocation 2025 : Network News

September 19, 2025 —  Join the celebrations of UM's Fall graduates this October and November!

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