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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pharmacy students awarded more than $70k in scholarships at annual ceremony
October 30, 2025 —
Thirty-one PharmD students from the second-, third- and fourth-year classes at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences were recognized for their academic achievements during the previous academic year.
Extended Education
Extended Education Fall 2025 graduates look to the future
October 30, 2025 —
“I see myself being at the top of the chain of this profession, you know, being a human resource manager in the future. That’s a dream of mine.” - Barakat Bamidel
Faculty of Science
The transformative power of the Shad Manitoba experience
October 29, 2025 —
In July 2025, 35 high school students from across Canada joined Shad Manitoba at the University of Manitoba to build their skills, shape their mindset, and gain confidence for an ever-changing world. Shad is a transformational summer program and a launchpad for young innovators, now returning to UM for the third year in a row.
Libraries
From Resistance to a House of Knowledge
October 29, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba’s Department of Indigenous Studies marks 50 years of leadership in Indigenous education, research and community connection—honouring a legacy that began with student activism in the 1970s and continues to inspire future generations.
Faculty of Science
Wawatay – Transforming Indigenous students’ talent and ambition into success in science
October 29, 2025 —
Wawatay (Anishinaabe for Northern Lights) offers First Nations, Métis and Inuit students the chance to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing into their science degree, while also providing hands-on research and experiential learning opportunities.
Students
The Value of Volunteering!
October 28, 2025 —
As part of Career Month this November, learn more about organizations who are wishing to recruit volunteers! Join us at the UM Volunteer Fair, hosted by Volunteer Manitoba, University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU), the Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) and UM Career Services.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
News Release: Polar bears act as crucial providers for Arctic species
October 28, 2025 —
New study shows polar bears annually provide millions of kilograms of food, supporting a vast arctic scavenger network.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Interprofessional Rady Faculty student event highlights collaboration across health-care disciplines
October 28, 2025 —
Simulation labs at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus were packed with students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences on Oct. 16 for an interprofessional education event aimed at fostering collaboration across health-care disciplines.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pharmacy PhD student awarded prestigious Vanier scholarship
October 27, 2025 —
Md. Abdul Aziz received a prestigious 2025 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship to support his PhD studies.
Information Services and Technology
Get Cyber Safe – For Future You: Cyber Security Awareness at UM
October 27, 2025 —
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Get cyber safe – for future you.” At the University of Manitoba, we have joined the national campaign to help our campus community build strong cyber habits that protect not just today, but tomorrow.