Featured News Archive
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UM denounces racism
June 2, 2020 —
On behalf of the University of Manitoba, I want to say clearly that we denounce racism in all its forms
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Message from President David T. Barnard on operating grant
May 28, 2020 —
Throughout my twelve years as President of the University of Manitoba, I have continually been inspired by the resilience of this institution – the resilience of our faculty, staff and students.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Med students connect ICU patients and families during COVID-19 lockdown
May 21, 2020 —
Third-year medical students are working in hospitals around Winnipeg to ensure ICU patients are able to stay in touch with their families while visitor restrictions due to COVID-19 are in place.
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Indigenous
Vice-dean of Indigenous health bridges professional work with community
May 20, 2020 —
We caught up with an Indigenous public health doctor, mother and community organizer for a glimpse into her busy life.
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University of Manitoba approves its 2020-21 budget
May 19, 2020 —
Board of Governors approves balanced operating budget with commitment to re-evaluate as pandemic situation evolves
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM researchers launch preventative drug trial for health-care workers at risk of COVID-19
May 15, 2020 —
UM researchers in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and McGill University, have launched an online clinical trial for health-care workers at higher risk of exposure to COVID-19.
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Students
What to do once you’ve applied to UM
May 7, 2020 —
You’ve hit ‘submit’ on your UM application or you’ve already received an offer of admission, yay! This is a very exciting time for you. If you’re wondering what happens next, we have you covered.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pharmacists play essential role in COVID-19 response
May 6, 2020 —
As front-line health-care professionals, many pharmacists are playing an important role in patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic in community pharmacies, hospitals and other health-care settings including long-term care.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM team steps up to treat dental emergencies
May 1, 2020 —
Professors and instructors from the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry are treating patients for dental emergencies at Health Sciences Centre (HSC) under a pandemic plan that went into effect this week.
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Sustainability
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Online
April 17, 2020 —
On April 22, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Although we cannot celebrate together in person, there are still a variety of ways to celebrate at home alongside the Office of Sustainability and others around the world.