UM Today Archives

December 4, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba is providing a dedicated quiet study space with on-site staff throughout the exam period. The location, St. John’s College Library (3rd Floor, St. John’s College), will be available from 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8 through 8:00 a.m. on Friday, December 19.

December 4, 2025 —  If unexpected circumstances prevent you from taking an exam as scheduled, UM offers support. Including the option to request a deferred exam when the situation meets valid criteria. Understanding these guidelines will help students navigate this process confidently.

December 4, 2025 —  During a season filled with parties and food, navigating the holidays while avoiding certain foods can be harrowing. Well-intentioned hosts may prepare a selection of treats in a kitchen that includes flavours of the season. But without clear communication, detailed food labels and assurance of good practices to prevent cross-contact of foods, navigating a holiday tray or buffet line involves risk.

December 4, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba (UM) has recorded the highest not-for-profit research funding in its history and the highest annual growth amongst Canada’s top 50 Universities, according to the newly released rankings of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2025.  

December 4, 2025 —  This annual award recognizes leadership with agriculture, agri-food and community organizations and outstanding service to the public at large.

December 4, 2025 —  At the Rod Senft Family Business Conference, leaders shared their ideas about how to merge the emotional landscape of family with business.

December 3, 2025 —  Ice has been shrinking in Hudson Bay, making it navigable to ships for about five months a year, or about one month more than in the 1980s, said Dr. Feiyue Wang, Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) at the Department of Environment and Geography and Centre for Earth Observation Science, University of Manitoba.

December 3, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in observance of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. 

December 3, 2025 —  To limit stress this final exam period, start your preparation now; make a study schedule, find a study group, work through practice questions, and/or reach out to various UM resources for support.

December 3, 2025 —  The first moot of the 2025 – 2026 season was the renowned Solomon Greenberg trial moot competition. This year, the competition took place on November 22, 2025, at the Winnipeg Law Courts. Winner Priya Kaur Dhillon (3L) and runner-up Jasmine Yakabowich (3L) will go on to represent Manitoba at the MacIntyre (Western Canada) Cup to be hosted at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia, from February 13-15, 2026.