UM Today Archives

January 12, 2023 —  Kyla Wiens, a third year Psychology Honours student in the Faculty of Arts, started university knowing she wanted to pursue graduate studies in clinical psychology. Understanding that research experience is an essential element in graduate studies applications, she started looking for opportunities early in her second year of studies. The Undergraduate Research Award (URA) was a perfect fit.

January 12, 2023 —  Valerie Williams is inspired to do the pivotal work she does in the area of equity, diversity and inclusion because she believes deeply that every person – regardless of their identity – should be treated with dignity.

January 12, 2023 —  Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program continues to grow across the province

January 11, 2023 —  New Academic Jobs - January 11, 2023

January 11, 2023 —  Sees importance of connecting and collaborating, building on inclusion and diverse employment initiatives, attracting a large talent pool 

January 11, 2023 —  The Office of the Dean of Law extends congratulations to Professor Karen Busby, who was recognized by the Manitoba Bar Association as the 2022 recipient of the Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award for her contributions as an excellent role model for women lawyers in Manitoba.

January 11, 2023 —  A Three Sisters project in Manitoba aims to increase diversity and build community.

January 10, 2023 —  Janine Windolph is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Windolph will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from January to April 2023.

January 10, 2023 —  Scientists from the University of Manitoba and the National Biomedical Research Institute in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are joining forces to investigate the recent global spread of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) and the evolving virus that causes the illness.   

January 9, 2023 —  The English Language Centre offers Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC) to students whose first language is not English.