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Lauren Hallett (right) and other members of Indigenous Circle of Empowerment on Parliament Hill.

Donor Relations News

UM gifted $5 million from Mastercard Foundation to scale Indigenous innovation in post-secondary education : Network News

September 9, 2025 —  This funding supports efforts to transform education and amplify Indigenous excellence for generations to come

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Elder Philip Paynter and Elder Florence Paynter and young girl

Donor Relations News

Mastercard Foundation gifts $25 million to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation : Network News

September 9, 2025 —  The gift will strengthen the NCTR’s capacity to offer resources and programs that engage youth and children in learning, understanding, and action

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Black student holds phone at Fort Garry campus

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Applications open for the 2025 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund : Network News

September 9, 2025 —  The Promoting Black Flourishing Fund supports initiatives led by Black members of the UM Community and Black UM-affiliated groups and organizations that support the objectives of The Scarborough Charter, and advances anti-racism at the University of Manitoba. The fund is currently accepting applications until September 22, 2025.

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Akhil Ramdoyal smiling in front of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Laureates wall at the UM Bannatyne campus.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

UM med student recognized with Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award : Network News

September 9, 2025 —  Akhil Ramdoyal, third year med student, was recognized with a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) award for medical students for his contributions to medicine and advocacy.

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Portrait of Oksana Harasemiw in a room with many computers on desks.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Master’s degree paved way for research project management role   : Network News

September 9, 2025 —  Rady Faculty of Health Sciences alum Oksana Harasemiw describes how earning her master's in community health sciences led to her current role at Winnipeg’s Chronic Disease Innovation Centre.

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Faculty of Architecture News

End Housing Alienation Now! A Cross-Canada Superstudio to End Housing Alienation : Network News

September 9, 2025 —  Fabricating Otherwise, a graduate studio taught by Associate Professor Shawn Bailey will participate in this Superstudio, which meets a momentous pedagogical challenge: To prepare tomorrow’s designers to meaningfully contribute to improving housing for all.

Portrait of Jai Sareen standing next to a research poster in a hospital hallway.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Medical student research profile: Jai Sareen explores connection between fatigue and inflammatory bowel disease : Network News

September 8, 2025 —  Jai Sareen spent his first summer of the bachelor of science in medicine (B.Sc. (Med.) program immersed in the world of gastroenterology research.

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Asper School of Business News

Exploring the Ideas that Keep Executives Up at Night : Network News

September 8, 2025 —  James W. Burns Executive Education Centre offers new programming to keep business leaders in touch with the Asper School by talking about modern business challenges

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Photo of Nazim Cicek

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Nazim Cicek appointed Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences : Network News

September 8, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nazim Cicek as the next Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, effective January 1, 2026.

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Students News

The registration revision period: your last chance to add or drop courses : Network News

September 5, 2025 —  The registration revision period is your last opportunity to make changes to your class schedule without risking financial penalty.

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