In Focus News Archive
Breastfeeding is recommended during pandemic, but coronavirus has changed support systems
May 8, 2020 —
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing health-care providers to change the way they support breastfeeding mothers
School of Art
Campus leaders honoured at fourth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence
March 11, 2020 —
Family, friends and community gathered this week to celebrate 10 recipients of the Indigenous Awards of Excellence.
Indigenous
Métis scholar reflects on his lifelong career shaping the minds of students
February 20, 2020 —
Dr. Fred Shore began teaching at 20-years old. Now, as he approaches his last semester in the classroom, he reflects on his journey and the changes he's helped shape in the UM community.
Improving global health through breast milk
February 4, 2020 —
A $6.5 million grant has been awarded to a University of Manitoba researcher by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish a new global health initiative dedicated to breast milk: the International Milk Composition (IMiC) Consortium.
Mental health and wellness resources for students
January 15, 2020 —
Information on a range of resources available
Students
Tips for final exams
November 25, 2019 —
Plan your study time, take care of yourself and put your best foot forward with exam policy, prep and study tips from the experts
Honours bestowed on two faculty members at Fort Garry convocation ceremonies
June 5, 2019 —
Dr. Rick Linden will have the title of Distinguished Professor conferred upon him, and Professor Aaran Caza will receive the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Indigenous Nursing grad a health-care role model
April 9, 2019 —
Early in her nursing career, Crystal Cook, a mental wellness clinician with Natawiwewak Medical Clinic, knew she wanted to work directly with people in her culture and become a role model for those thinking of pursuing health care as a profession
Asper School of Business
Asper Network of Empowered Women (ANEW) open to students from all faculties
March 7, 2019 —
ANEW’s mission is to create a community of support and encouragement for young women at the U of M.






