Featured News Archive
Research and International
UM researchers to develop sustainable extraction methods for critical minerals
June 17, 2024 —
UM researchers are collaborating with industry and academic partners to develop innovative technologies and sustainable practices to address key issues related to critical metals exploration and extraction.
UM researcher helps to track Grolar or Pizzly bears
June 13, 2024 —
A UM researcher is part of team of North American researchers who used a new chip to track the diversity and hybridization between polar bears and grizzly bears. Read more about the research and the new tool they used to find out just how common this kind of hybridization might be around the world.
UM Faces and Spaces: Dr. Peter Pelka
June 12, 2024 —
In this month's UM Faces and Spaces, Dr. Peter Pelka tells us how funding for two new research labs at UM could change how vaccines are developed and manufactured, positioning our university as a global leader in this field.
Desautels Faculty of Music
William Prince to headline the Desautels Concert Hall grand opening concert on Sept. 5
June 10, 2024 —
The grand opening concert includes other great performances from the Desautels Faculty of Music.
Five people to be given highest honour at Spring Convocation 2024
June 6, 2024 —
This Spring Convocation the University of Manitoba celebrates the achievements of over 4300 graduands and recognizes the distinguished achievements of five honorary degree recipients who have made our province and country better.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM’s first midwifery cohort graduate alongside latest nurses
June 6, 2024 —
The first group of UM midwifery graduates entered the profession at the College of Nursing’s spring pinning ceremony on June 4. Three students completed the program and received their professional pins, alongside 91 new nurses.
Students
New BMO Leader of Tomorrow scholarship recipients excited to pursue their dreams at UM
May 30, 2024 —
They are some of the brightest high school graduates in the province, and soon they will be entering the University of Manitoba as leaders of tomorrow.
Sustainability
Reduce emissions – and get active – with Commuter Challenge and Bike to Work Day
May 28, 2024 —
UM is again participating in two popular summer sustainability events – Commuter Challenge (June 2-8) and Bike to Work Day (June 11). All UM students, staff and faculty are encouraged to participate.
Come together for Pride 2024!
May 21, 2024 —
Take the opportunity to gather and celebrate our pride with UM’s diverse communities! View a list of activities happening at UM during Pride Week 2024.
Uncovering heritage: Jewish Heritage Month feature
May 13, 2024 —
As May is Jewish Heritage Month, UM Today wanted to share the work and insights of Haskel Greenfield, and so we took a page from his book and dug up an old story from our past.