Editor’s Picks News Archive
Sustainability
UM Sustainability Awards: Nominate someone today!
March 20, 2024 —
Do you have a co-worker, faculty member or student who shows leadership, creativity and dedication to sustainability on campus? If so, nominate them for a 2024 UM Sustainability Award.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
2024 UM Three Minute Thesis Finalists Announced
March 14, 2024 —
Meet the 2024 3MT© finalists
Ottawa’s 1834 Fellowship develops Black civic leaders
February 5, 2024 —
UM student Reem Elmahi was selected as one of 20 high-potential youth for the prestigious summit
Putting UM astrophysicists on the map… of the cosmos
February 2, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is now member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) - an international network of scientists utilizing the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) to advance the collective exploration of fundamentals of science.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Widening the Path
February 1, 2024 —
Dr. Mandy Buss, highly accomplished Métis physician and faculty member, doesn't think of herself as a trailblazer.
Indigenous
Angie Bruce appointed UM’s new Vice-President (Indigenous)
February 1, 2024 —
Angie Bruce has been appointed Vice-President (Indigenous) of the University of Manitoba. Her term commenced February 1, 2024.
UM Community invited to provide feedback to the Presidential Review process
January 22, 2024 —
All members of the University Community are invited to provide feedback, in confidence, to the Presidential Review Committee. All submissions must be received by February 2, 2024.
Asper School of Business
MBA alum leads with bravery, vulnerability and truth
January 10, 2024 —
Kathleen BlueSky [MBA/15] has always been driven by a desire to uplift Indigenous people and create more sustainable, just systems in her community.
Indigenous
National Ribbon Skirt Day
January 4, 2024 —
January 4, 2024, marks the second annual National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada – a day to learn more about and to celebrate Indigenous culture, traditions, histories and contributions. While this national day has only recently been established, ribbon skirts are a centuries-old symbol of identity, adaptation and survival for Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people.
Books for the break: To you, with love from UM faculty and alumni
December 21, 2023 —
Delve into these top reads from UM alumni and faculty over the holiday break. Spark your imagination or get your mind ruminating on far off worlds, fiction close to home, true crime or a little history.