UM Today UM Today University of Manitoba UM Today UM Today UM Today

Editor’s Picks News Archive

// PHOTO BY KATIE CHALMERS-BROOKS

Globe and Mail: Working on my second PhD, my interest in Alzheimer’s became a duty

September 1, 2016 — 
Ahmad Byagowi, a 34-year-old student, just defended his second PhD in electrical engineering

, ,

Football is back

August 24, 2016 — 
Faculty and staff get free tickets to Bison football home opener on September 1

,

Every year, the University of Manitoba welcomes more than 2,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, one of the largest Indigenous student populations in Canada.

New funds dedicated to support Indigenous initiatives and to recruit Indigenous scholars

August 23, 2016 — 
'These investments will advance the U of M’s commitments to foster the development of the next generation of Indigenous leaders and ensure that all students graduate with an understanding of the importance and contributions of Indigenous peoples'

,

Desautels Faculty of Music

A growing passion for music

August 18, 2016 — 
The University of Manitoba is helping children grow their passion for music through the Desautels Faculty of Music’s Prep Studies programs, which offers early childhood music lessons, musical theatre classes and private instruction

(L-R) Heather Dirks and Mirian Lopes. // Photo by Rob Nay

‘Each new international friend opens more doors’

August 16, 2016 — 
Language Partners Volunteer Program helps forge friendship

, ,

Desautels Faculty of Music

Alumni part of fairy tale story

August 10, 2016 — 
Shrek The Musical plays until Aug. 31 in Kildonan Park. The show features two University of Manitoba alumni in its ensemble.

Gord Downie on stage with the Tragically Hip on Aug. 5, 2016 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg. // Photo by Chris Reid.

Op-ed: The Tragically Hip and Canadiana

August 4, 2016 — 
Although known as the ultimate Canadian band because of the numerous references to Canada in their songs, the rock equivalent of Gordon Lightfoot and Stompin’ Tom, the roots of the band are clearly in post-punk indie or alternative rock and as such, their songs tend to have dark undertones

GlobalFest fireworks finale

Asper School of Business

Baptism by fire

July 30, 2016 — 
Asper alumnus Ken Goosen remembers exactly how his addiction to fireworks began

, ,

U of M prepares for kickoff at RoboCup 2016

Robotic soccer team wins big at RoboCup

July 11, 2016 — 
Students just finished competing at RoboCup, the world's largest and most prestigious competition for intelligent soccer robots, with more than 3,500 participants from across the globe

, , , , ,

U of M participating in inaugural Steinbach Pride March

July 8, 2016 — 
'It is critical that universities take the lead in supporting efforts for diversity and inclusion'

© University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba • Canada • R3T 2N2

Emergency: 204-474-9341