UM Today Archives

November 18, 2020 —  Introducing the 'Snugglebot' a cuddly robotic companion, that needs your love and attention

November 18, 2020 —  University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences professor emerita Dr. Noralou Roos was awarded the Institute of Public Administration of Canada’s Vanier Medal this week in a virtual ceremony in Ottawa.

November 17, 2020 —  When it comes to innovation and the environment, Meagan Smith and Bentley Turner are going places. The Faculty of Science students won second place and $15,000 in the 2020 Lake Winnipeg Aquahacking Challenge, hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development in partnership with Aqua Forum, a Montreal-based organization.

November 17, 2020 —  The Asper graduate team took home first place at this year’s Ted Rogers Ethical Leadership Case Competition held virtually on Nov. 14

November 17, 2020 —  Ayotte Fund for the Study of Faith and the Environment Endowment Fund, established by the Ayotte Family, will support the Jesuit Centre for Catholic Studies as it promotes and expands programming related to Catholic teaching on sustainability and the ecuminical and inter-religious nurturing of our common home.

November 17, 2020 —  'Following president-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the United States, a campaign video of him reading Irish poet Seamus Heaney’s verse adaptation of an ancient Greek play went viral'

November 17, 2020 —  What are the lessons of the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic? UM History professor Esyllt W. Jones provides some insight – and it's not rooted in enforcement.

November 17, 2020 —  Fourth-year medical student & FKRM class of 2017 alumnus Braden Cruise is the featured guest for episode two of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Alumni Speaker Series.

November 17, 2020 —  The College of Pharmacy has launched a new concentration in pharmacoepidemiology, allowing students to earn master’s and PhD degrees in this specialty.

November 17, 2020 —  You have many career options with an Arts degree! Stephen Alalade’s [BA Adv/2015] story showcases how an Arts degree can quickly connect you to the world of full-time work.