Campus News News Archive

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

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.

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.

Deadline extended: Honouring the Indigenous Campus Community 2025
March 21, 2025 —
Do you know an Indigenous campus community member who is making a difference?

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."

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.

Students
Bargaining updates available on Labour Relations website
March 7, 2025 —
Site also provides resources on collective agreements and current status of bargaining process

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!

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.