Featured News Archive
Summer enrolment up at UM, and all via remote delivery
June 10, 2020 —
Summer Term undergraduate enrolment is up at the University of Manitoba in 2020.
Hydroxychloroquine not effective in preventing the development of COVID-19 when used as post-exposure prophylaxis
June 3, 2020 —
This is the main conclusion of the first double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of hydroxychloroquine for disease prevention to be completed.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.