Campus News News Archive
UM welcomes more than 30,000 students this Fall Term
September 21, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba has kicked off the 2023 Fall Term with enrolment up 2.9 percent, welcoming 30,466 students on the first day of classes.
UM assistant prof named Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research
September 21, 2023 —
Dr. Henry A. Dunn, an assistant professor in the department of pharmacology and therapeutics at the Max Rady College of Medicine within the University of Manitoba, is 1 of 28 recipients of the 2023 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research (FLCBR) fund. This program provides funding of $100,000 to support innovative research focused on developing solutions to brain disorders and diseases including ALS, epilepsy and brain injuries.
St. John's College
Residence available at St John’s college for students needing accommodation
September 19, 2023 —
As the college looks to fill up its space, with 45% of rooms still available, we talked to Raihanah about her experience as both a student and a member of the Residence Dons team and the benefits she’s experienced from living in the residence.
Students
UM General Bursary supports students in need of a financial boost
September 18, 2023 —
Every year, bursaries provide financial supports that allow students to further their education and better enhance their university experience. Applications for a variety of bursaries are now available for the 2023-24 academic year.
Asper School of Business
Asper associate professor’s work named best paper by top management journal
September 12, 2023 —
Buchanan’s work, whether he is studying reality TV or standards of sustainable forestry, takes our capacity for change seriously, approaching business as a dynamic and responsive field and pursuing individual phenomena with curiosity and a willingness to acknowledge, critique and learn.
Microbes, not chemicals: Reducing GHGs through sustainable fertilizer alternatives
September 8, 2023 —
UM’s Ivan Oresnik is co-leading a $6 million crop production research project focused on helping farmers reduce their reliance on chemical fertilizers.
Retirement planning sessions offered for faculty and staff
September 7, 2023 —
Current faculty and staff who are members of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan, and are planning to retire in the next five years, are invited to register for one of three upcoming retirement planning sessions.
Students
Find ways to connect with all that UM has to offer
September 5, 2023 —
We are so excited to welcome all new and returning students to campus for another great year. Across each of our campuses we have been preparing programs and events to engage you, and the academic and personal supports you need to thrive at the University of Manitoba.
‘HONK’ if you love mobile parking payment solutions
September 1, 2023 —
If you’re planning on parking at the Fort Garry or Bannatyne campuses, you’ll have a new option for mobile payments: HONK.
UM road construction and closures update fall 2023
August 31, 2023 —
Get the latest on 2023 fall road construction and infrastructure renewal expected on the Fort Garry campus through October.