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TEDx Winnipeg comes to UM—take advantage of exclusive early bird discounts 

March 31, 2025 — 
As a UM alum or employee, you have an exclusive early bird discount—10% off tickets if you book by April 16!

Students

Students: snag a $25 ticket to TEDx Winnipeg at UM before they’re gone! 

March 31, 2025 — 
TEDx Winnipeg has set aside 20 ultra-discounted student tickets at just $25 each—but they’re first come, first served

TEDx sign on a lawn

Big ideas take the Stage: TEDx Winnipeg partners with UM

March 26, 2025 — 
On May 29, the Desautels Concert Hall at UM will transform into a vibrant hub of innovation, inspiration, and bold conversation.

An aerial look of Fort Garry campus buildings and people walking on walkways.

Manitoba Budget 2025 includes increase to UM’s operating funding, capital investments in key infrastructure

March 24, 2025 — 
The Manitoba government released its budget on March 20, which includes a 2 per cent increase to the University of Manitoba’s operating grant and allows for a 3.5 per cent increase in tuition for the 2025-26 academic year.

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2024 honourees with their star blankets

Deadline extended: Honouring the Indigenous Campus Community 2025

March 21, 2025 — 
Do you know an Indigenous campus community member who is making a difference?

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Alt text: "Book cover of A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder by Ma-Nee Chacaby, featuring a black-and-white portrait of the author wearing glasses and a scarf. The Canada Reads 2025 winner badge is placed on the cover.

A Two-Spirit Journey wins CBC’s Canada Reads 2025

March 21, 2025 — 
A University of Manitoba Press book has won this year’s Canada Reads Competition. A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder by Ma-Nee Chacaby, with Mary Louisa Plummer, was championed in the competition by Shayla Stonechild, the award-winning TV host of APTN's Red Earth Uncovered and the founder of the Matriarch Movement, "a non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices through story, meditation, movement, and medicine."

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"University of Manitoba Bisons women’s volleyball team celebrates their 2025 U SPORTS National Championship victory. Players, wearing championship hats and medals, cheer and raise the championship trophy high as gold, black, and white confetti rains down. A University of Manitoba and Bisons-branded banner hangs in the background, highlighting the team’s triumphant moment.

Bisons Women’s Volleyball win the 2025 U SPORTS National Championship

March 16, 2025 — 
The No. 3 seeded Herd captured their eighth title in school history with a commanding 3-1 win over the No. 4 seed.

A view of the administration building with green space in front

Students

Bargaining updates available on Labour Relations website

March 7, 2025 — 
Site also provides resources on collective agreements and current status of bargaining process

A large group of people gathered outdoors, wearing blue "Bison Pride" T-shirts, holding a banner that reads "Bison Pride" with rainbow-colored letters. They are cheering with their hands raised, showing support for LGBTQ+ pride. The group includes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, standing in front of a historic stone building on a sunny day. Some participants hold rainbow flags and UM-branded signs, representing the University of Manitoba's presence at a pride event.

Human Resources

UM recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2025

February 25, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba is proud to be recognized once again as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2025! 

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Photo of famous Toronto Criminal defence lawyer Marie Henein leaning on one elbow with her face in one hand, looking piecingly at the camera. She wears all black with one hand pressed on the table in front of her. Her face is expressionless.

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Law to host Harry Walsh, O.C., Q.C. Lecture featuring keynote Marie Henein, K.C.

February 24, 2025 — 
All members of the legal community are invited to join us for this lecture held in honour of Harry Walsh, O.C., LL.D., Q.C., one of Canada's most legendary advocates who fought for the abolition of capital punishment in Canada and helped found Legal Aid Manitoba.

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