Editor’s Picks News Archive
Contribute to UM’s new community mural
April 5, 2024 —
Share your words, ideas, your vision for the future, to contribute to this inspirational community art project.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Data equity specialist aims for justice in health research
April 1, 2024 —
Dr. Laura Bowler is the first person to hold the position of data equity specialist at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP), a research unit in the Max Rady College of Medicine.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Connecting older adults with student companions
April 1, 2024 —
A new program aims to connect caregivers of adults within the UM community with students offering support through companionship services. The Adult Companionship Services (ACS) Directory, launched by Family Resources in collaboration with the Centre on Aging and the UM Age-friendly University Committee, will serve as a centralized hub to locate companionship service providers and post job opportunities.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Respiratory therapy to double intake this fall
March 31, 2024 —
The respiratory therapy program at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will double its class size this fall to address an identified need for respiratory therapists in Manitoba.
Funding paves way for drug discovery platform for heart research at UM
March 25, 2024 —
A project led by Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba has received $3.9 million in federal and provincial funding to develop lab infrastructure dedicated to studying heart disease in women.
Putting a bow on a historical mystery
March 25, 2024 —
Violinist and UM grad, Gregory Lewis, takes charge of a rare Gagliano violin with ties to an interesting musical past
Students
DNA in water research
March 22, 2024 —
On World Water Day 2024, discover the vital research of Miguel Uyaguari, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba.
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





