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Nebula in deep space

Astronomers catch a pulsar wind powered by magnetar outbursts : Campus News

August 6, 2021 —  A team of international researchers including a UM astrophysicist and an alumna has found a wind nebula around a radio pulsar

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Faculty of Science News

Cheer on the Faculty of Science 3MT 2021 Competitors : Campus News

August 6, 2021 —  On August 10 and 11, 2021, students will be challenged to showcase their research to a general audience in a three-minute or less in a 3MT competition. Part of the Faculty of Science, Student Undergraduate Summer Research Experience Program.

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desiree scott, olympic gold medalis

Bisons alumna Desiree Scott captures Olympic gold in Tokyo, the first of her international career : Featured

August 6, 2021 —  Already a legend among Bisons alumni, with over 160 caps for the Canadian senior team to her name, now Desiree Scott [BA/16] can add another title to her incredible resumé — Olympic gold medallist

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Dr. Ryan Zarychanski.

Wpg Free Press: Professor’s clinical trials put Manitoba on map : UM in the News

August 6, 2021 —  'The University of Manitoba's Dr. Ryan Zarychanski led two of three large trial groups that pooled their data and found out the blood-thinner heparin can safely treat moderately ill COVID-19 patients'

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Professors

Faculty of Education News

Six new faculty join Education : Network News

August 6, 2021 —  This summer, six new faculty take the next step in their careers with the Faculty of Education at University of Manitoba.

The Administration building in summer.

Collective bargaining coming up : News

August 5, 2021 —  Negotiations will begin this summer on a new collective agreement between the University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA).

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Surrealist Suggestions⁣⁣, School of Art Gallery, 2021

School of Art News

School of Art Gallery reopening August 9 : Network News

August 5, 2021 —  Starting next Monday, August 9, the School of Art Gallery will reopen to the public by appointment, with three feature exhibitions.

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Illustration of COVID-19 virus.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Canadian-led international study: Full-dose blood thinners benefit moderately ill COVID-19 patients : News

August 4, 2021 —  Collaborative international clinical trials testing full-dose anticoagulation with heparin (a blood thinner) in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 has found the treatment improves survival and reduces the need for vital organ support such as mechanical ventilation in moderately ill patients

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Tier building outside

Congratulations to the Merit Award winners for 2020 : Campus News

August 4, 2021 —  Recognizing faculty members for outstanding teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service

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Beijing 2008 men’s volleyball prelims, showing what a live spectator sees.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

A lens on the Olympics and the role of spectators : Campus News

August 4, 2021 —  Douglas Brown, dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, shares insight on the past and pandemic present of the Olympics

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