Campus News News Archive
Chemical clean-up: Six buildings to temporarily close on evening of Aug. 22
August 17, 2023 —
Maintaining the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors is a priority at the University of Manitoba. In efforts to keep our labs and campus community safe, it’s essential that UM safely disposes of expired or damaged chemicals as part of regular and ongoing practices.
Clinical trial callout: Participants needed for a wildrice study
August 9, 2023 —
If you're aged 18-50, healthy and interested in being part of trial studying the impact of wild rice on blood sugar, UM researchers are looking for you.
Important staff parking notice, effective September 2023
August 1, 2023 —
Permit holders are advised to take note of this change starting in September
UM’s new prairie crops and soils research facility poised to be a global leader in the agri-food sector
July 25, 2023 —
UM’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is poised to take its place on the global stage, boost economic growth in Canada, while enhancing food security and agricultural sustainability across the world.
Celebrating 25 remarkable years of helping our community flourish
July 25, 2023 —
UM Long Service Awards recognize the value of dedicated people
Researchers discover evidence of melting ice sheet in Greenland
July 21, 2023 —
Researchers from the University of Manitoba and fifteen other institutions have made a breakthrough discovery in understanding climate change and its implications, revealing that at least 20% of Greenland was green 416,000 years ago, a new study in the journal Science shows.
Remembering Margaret Newall, co-founder of RESOLVE and friend of UM
July 13, 2023 —
Margaret Newall [LLD/01] spent a lifetime shining a spotlight on gender-based and family violence. This co-founder of RESOLVE (Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse) and the partnering Prairieaction Foundation—of which she was chair for a decade—died July 7.
Manitoba loan transition and impacts to borrowers
June 29, 2023 —
The recent integration of Manitoba Student Aid (MSA) program with the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFAP) will result in a number of changes for borrowers and students who are repaying their loans.
Students
Increased financial aid available from the Manitoba government
June 20, 2023 —
The Manitoba government has announced a 40% increase in the maximum benefit of the Manitoba Student Loan by $60 to $200 from $140 per week of study as of August 1, Advanced Education and Training Minister Sarah Guillemard announced.
Honorary degrees bestowed upon outstanding individuals at Spring Convocation 2023
June 20, 2023 —
The honorary degree is the highest honour the University of Manitoba can confer upon an individual for distinguished achievement in scholarship, the arts, or public service. During Spring Convocation 2023, honorary degrees were bestowed upon six exceptional individuals. Discover their impact and watch them address the graduates at each of their ceremonies.