Campus News News Archive
Café Scientifique: Wellbeing in Youth
April 17, 2023 —
Teens with higher body weights face a significant risk of mental health difficulties, due to the complex intersections of weight-related stigma and other related adversities. It is common for those working toward physical health goals to face barriers that limit their progress due to the added challenge of addressing these related mental health needs.
Centre on Aging Award Program Applications Now Open
April 13, 2023 —
The Centre on Aging is celebrating its 40th anniversary at the University of Manitoba (UM), in support of students conducting aging research. Since the Centre was established in 1982, it has provided financial support through their aging awards to nearly 100 UM students.
Sustainability
Help create a better planet
April 12, 2023 —
Sustainability engagement and opportunities on UM campuses
Book launch: Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law
April 12, 2023 —
UM Press is launching Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law by Leo Baskatawang on April 19 at 7 p.m
UM Researchers in Food and Human Nutritional Sciences attract $1.5 million in funding from CIHR
April 11, 2023 —
Two studies led by UM researchers in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences have received over $1.5 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). This funding will support innovative research in cardiovascular disease prevention and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
Students
Important information about student summer parking
April 11, 2023 —
Summer parking will be available for purchase Wednesday, April 19th, 2023. Summer parking will be in effect from May 01 to August 31, 2023.
Faculty of Arts
The Canadian government should make the grocery rebate permanent to combat the affordability crisis
April 10, 2023 —
One of the most anticipated measures of the 2023 Canadian federal budget is the grocery rebate. The rebate is designed to provide relief to millions of Canadians who are struggling with rising grocery prices and food insecurity.
Students
Study smart and prioritize self-care
April 3, 2023 —
It’s almost time for the end of term and final exams. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve written many exams, everyone can use new strategies for studying and self-care.
Fake news filter: UM Extended Education to offer Media Literacy program
March 29, 2023 —
If you’ve ever wondered how to sort fact from fiction from everything you see online, hear in conversations, and in the media, there is now a program to help.
Faculty of Arts
Ukrainian Graduate Studying Social Transformation During Wartime
March 28, 2023 —
Dr. Nataliia Stepaniuk completed her doctoral studies in Political Science at the University of Ottawa. She holds an MA from the University of Ottawa’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and an MA from the National Academy of Ostroh University, Ukraine.