In Focus News Archive
Reflecting B(l)ack and moving forward: A legacy of a life well lived
February 23, 2024 —
My father, the late professor Lawrence Fitzroy Douglas, accepted a position in the department of sociology at the University of Manitoba in 1967. He was the first Black faculty member in the department and one of its four founding members.
Global Public Health at scale
February 22, 2024 —
A University of Manitoba (UM) project is focusing on improving maternal and child health in Uttar Pradesh – the largest state in India, with a population of 223 million, across 30,000 healthcare facilities and 300,000 front-line care providers.
St. John's College
Dr. June Marion James reflects on Black History Month
February 20, 2024 —
The reflection of Black History Month allows us to recognize a St John’s alum, former Max Rady college of Medicine professor and current St John's college council member Dr. June Marion James. The acclaimed Black physician and previous UM Distinguished Service Award recipient has faced both challenges and successes throughout her medical career.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Shared panel discussion to address trauma-informed teaching online
January 16, 2024 —
The Manitoba Flexible Learning Hub will host a panel discussion on January 26 on trauma-informed teaching for post-secondary instructors focusing on how to apply principles for online and blended courses.
Desautels Concert Hall giving campaign offers chance for lasting tribute
September 7, 2023 —
Take your seat in stunning new venue
Law space reimagined: Transforming legal learning
August 20, 2023 —
From transforming a simple storage to transforming the way students learn at UM Faculty of Law's Robson Hall.
The end of plastic pollution starts in a field
July 28, 2023 —
How do we drop our reliance on plastic packaging? The answer just might be found in a field of canola or in a UM lab.
Harnessing AI’s creative potential
July 24, 2023 —
Step into the fascinating world of music composition, where Örjan Sandred, Professor of Composition at Desautels Faculty of Music, is revolutionizing the creative process with the aid of AI.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Student-led physio clinic offers interprofessional approach
July 10, 2023 —
This spring, for the first time in 20 years, the College of Rehabilitation Sciences’ student-led Physical Therapy Neuro Rehab Clinic brought in students from three additional health disciplines for a trial run of a more holistic approach to patient care.
TeachingLIFE
Making space
June 20, 2023 —
How designated 'maker spaces' are boosting student creativity in science and architecture