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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

New research to inform better youth mental health and wellness services across Canada : Network News

September 3, 2025 —  The Government of Canada this week announced a new initiative to address unprecedented challenges for youth mental health and wellness across the country. 

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Distinguished oral health professionals to be honoured at alumni gala : Network News

September 2, 2025 —  Two alumni will be recognized for their distinguished careers in dentistry and dental hygiene at a gala dinner during the University of Manitoba’s Homecoming, on Sept. 19 at the Fort Garry Hotel.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Grainews: Catching a landscape before it crashes : UM in the News

September 2, 2025 —  Using simulations to study landscape resilience

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Faculty of Arts News

Global News: Strike wave in Canadian labour: What’s fueling unrest? : UM in the News

September 2, 2025 —  Strike wave in Canadian labour: What’s fueling unrest?

Students News

Meet UM’s 2025 Schulich Leaders : News

September 2, 2025 —  Every year, two incoming University of Manitoba students in engineering or sciences receive the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship. In Fall 2025, UM is proud to welcome award winners Kushman Buttar and Ayla Thomas!

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Students News

CBC Manitoba: Back to school begins at the University of Manitoba : UM in the News

September 2, 2025 —  Back to school begins at the University of Manitoba

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

One Herd: Bisons unveil bold new brand for a new era : News

September 2, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba Bisons have entered a new era with a refreshed identity that reflects strength, unity and pride.

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Research and International News

Falling Walls Lab Manitoba to spotlight breakthrough ideas this September : Network News

September 2, 2025 —  Falling Walls Lab Manitoba returns on September 11 at the University of Manitoba. The winner will advance to represent Manitoba on the global stage in Berlin this November.

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Alumni News

Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Academic Innovation : Network News

September 2, 2025 —  We are proud to celebrate Dr. James (Jamie) Blanchard [BSc(Med)/86, MD/86] as the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation. A dedicated leader in public health and epidemiology, Jamie’s groundbreaking research and visionary leadership have transformed the way we understand and address health disparities both locally and globally.

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Students News

Welcome to Fall Term 2025: essential information you need to know : Network News

September 2, 2025 —  Registered students, here is the essential start-of-term information to help you confidently navigate the beginning of the term.

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