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Kyle Bobiwash stands in a field, wearing a blue suit and looking off to the side

A year in review

December 9, 2025 — 
Here are just some of the things that had our “horns up” with pride in 2025

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Research and International

UM leads Canada in not-for-profit research funding growth and corporate partnerships

December 4, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba (UM) has recorded the highest not-for-profit research funding in its history and the highest annual growth amongst Canada’s top 50 Universities, according to the newly released rankings of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities 2025.  

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM dental college receives $6.1M in federal funding for access to care projects

November 28, 2025 — 
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry has received more than $6.1 million in federal funding to improve access to care for marginalized Manitobans and provide students with experience in caring for underserved populations. 

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Global gaps in inflammatory bowel disease care revealed in study led by UM

November 24, 2025 — 
Dr. Charles Bernstein led the first global study on health-care spending for IBD, aiming to identify key areas in disease management and highlight gaps in diagnosis, treatment and access to care.

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Faculty of Education

UM granted 1M in funding from Rideau Hall Foundation for Bachelor of Education partnership

July 17, 2025 — 
Rideau Hall funding will significantly increase the number of qualified First Nation, Inuit and Métis educators in northern Manitoba.

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So, You’re Canadian, Eh?

February 26, 2025 — 
When US President Donald Trump suggested this country become the 51st state, Canadians ruffled their goose feathers and offered a polite “no thank you.” What better time to reflect on what makes us Canadian

A Times Square billboard features Manitoba designers Koyle TJN amid the busy streets at New York Fashion Week.

Research and International

Manitoba design on display at Times Square

February 13, 2025 — 
Kolye TJN lead designer Tijen Roshko, UM researcher and professor of Interior Design, debuted an innovative collection of felt neckwear on the international stage at New York Fashion Week.

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Christina Litz faces the camera, standing in the seats of the stadium

Secret to their Success

January 22, 2025 — 
Transform women’s pro sports, zero-emission commuting and public health awareness? Check. UM alumni Christina Litz, Paul Soubry and Dr. Joss Reimer do big things from Manitoba and get candid about how they got here

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A Bison at the Centre of Social Innovation

December 18, 2024 — 
How UM alum Diane Roussin, project director of The Winnipeg Boldness Project, is co-creating solutions with residents in the city’s Point Douglas neighbourhood

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Year in Review

December 6, 2024 — 
President Michael Benarroch shares his UM highlights from 2024

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