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A flowering strip planted between fields.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Better Farming Prairies: Flowering habitat strips : Network News

September 29, 2021 —  Research explores how planting flowering strips creates habitats for beneficial insects.

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Manzel Nassor added a UM certificate to her UM degree.

Extended Education News

Extended Education celebrates Fall 2021 Virtual Convocation : Campus News

September 29, 2021 —  “After doing this program, I have more career options. I want to be a business analyst and a project manager. I am looking forward to what lies ahead.” - Manzel Nassor

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Paul Jenkins talks lifelong learning.

Extended Education News

Lifelong learning is transformative, leading to personal development and success : Network News

September 29, 2021 —  “The skills gap — the gap between what employers seek and what employees have — has widened. That’s driving change. Our role is to respond.” - Rod Lastra

Administration Building

Human Resources News

Retirement planning sessions offered for faculty and staff : Network News

September 29, 2021 —  Speakers will provide information on a number of topics including an overview of the Pension Plan, the pension benefit payout options available, wills and estate planning and retiree benefits.

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Noralou Roos

Population health pioneer inducted into Medical Hall of Fame : News

September 29, 2021 —  Professor Emerita Dr. Noralou P. Roos is being recognized for unlocking the potential of big data systems analysis to clarify the social determinants of health, helping inform effective policies in support of universal health care

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Knowledge Keeper Leslie Spillett speaks near the sacred fire and spirit chair at the Honouring Our Children ceremony.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Sacred fire, tobacco offerings honour residential school victims : Network News

September 28, 2021 —  Two tiny pairs of shoes served as a poignant symbol of children’s lives lost to the residential school system at a ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 28 on the Bannatyne campus.

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A screen shot of the Hugo virtual platform for Convocation.

Students News

Make the most of your Fall Convocation Experience : Fall Convocation 2021

September 28, 2021 —  Congratulations graduates! Convocation will be hosted on Hugo, an engaging digital platform that will create a safe and immersive celebration for you and your supporters.

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two female researchers setting up a specialized microscope

Research and International News

Recent UM research findings suggest gender bias remains in NSE professions across Canada : Network News

September 28, 2021 —  EDI and the sciences

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Sustainability News

Get ready, get set for Sustainability Month at UM : Editor's Picks

September 28, 2021 —  Celebrate a sustainable future by participating in a variety of virtual green events and activities throughout the month of October

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Transit Station

Price Faculty of Engineering News

Shalaby: Westboro crash — We’re missing opportunities to make transit buses safer : Network News

September 28, 2021 —  Eight years after the Fallowfield crash and nearly three after Westboro, Transport Canada is still studying whether large transit and highway buses should be made crashworthy.

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