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Dr. Sarah-Jane Sass, the first sleep medicine fellow at UM, waits to speak as Dr. Nancy Porhownik, sleep specialist and UM faculty member, announces the fellowship.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New UM fellowship gives boost to sleep medicine in Manitoba

April 9, 2024 — 
A new fellowship is making it possible for more Manitoba patients to be assessed and treated for sleep disorders, the University of Manitoba and Misericordia Health Centre announced at a news conference.

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The winning team of the 2nd annual Art Braid Business Law Case Competition (left to right): Meredith Harley (2L), Maria Garcia Manzano (2L), and Moira Kennedy (2L). Photo by 47 Filmworks.

Faculty of Law

Second Annual Art Braid Business Law Case Competition honours late professor’s legacy

April 9, 2024 — 
Edwin Arthur Braid, Q.C. (1934 – 2020), or ‘Art’, the beloved former Dean and Professor at Robson Hall, the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law, had many passions. He was well known for his kindness, his commitment to intellectual discourse, and his precision and clarity as a teacher, among other things. In addition to the multitude of positive attributes associated with him, Art Braid was known for his affinity for business law.

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Way of the Cross 2024

St. Paul's College

Reflecting on the 35th Way of the Cross at St. Paul’s College

April 9, 2024 — 
On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, St. Paul's College at the University of Manitoba hosted the 35th annual Way of the Cross in collaboration with the Office of Youth and Young Adults of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg.

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Kaylee Furber, Jamie Robertson, Rebecca Penner, Ashley Slagerman.

Faculty of Law

Cultivating Creativity and Commerce

April 9, 2024 — 
In a dynamic collaboration between the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts, four third-year law students —Ashley Slagerman, Kaylee Furber, Jamie Robertson, and Rebecca Penner from the Faculty of Law —enriched their final year of Law School by sharing as well as enriching the Grade 9-10 Balmoral Hall Venture Development and Law classes at Balmoral Hall, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, with an engaging and informative presentation covering business law basics.

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Healthy foods, including carrots, strawberries, red pepper, kiwi, blue berries, tomatoes, melon, salmon, avocado, olives and corn.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Research aims at personalizing inflammatory bowel disease care

April 9, 2024 — 
Dr. Heather Armstrong is at the forefront of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research and is seeking a more personalized treatment for people living with the chronic disease.

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St. John's College

World travelling alum pursues pharmacy in Belgium

April 9, 2024 — 
The SJC and UM alum is currently pursuing her pharmacological work in Belgium, where she has expressed her appreciation for the diversity in Europe she learned from her college experience.

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Bisons women's volleyball athletes hug after winning a bronze medal at the 2024 U Sports Championship

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

The Brown and Gold awards banquet celebrate Bisons success

April 8, 2024 — 
On Saturday, April 6, Bisons Sports hosted its annual Brown and Gold banquet, which celebrates the accomplishments of its student-athletes during the 2023-2024 season.

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A new, ambitious path forward for the University of Manitoba

April 8, 2024 — 
Informed by community, new strategic plan will build momentum over the next five years

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U1 students studying in the u1 student lounge

Students

Preparing for final exams

April 8, 2024 — 
Focusing on your wellness as much as your studying during exam season can help ensure you are functioning at your best. Many resources can help you thrive and take care of yourself. Here are some suggestions:

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A lightbox sign on a desk reads "You got this"

Students

Stress happens: develop strategies that will bring relief

April 8, 2024 — 
Stress can pop up in our lives at any point; sometimes it’s when we expect it, like exam season, and sometimes we do not see it coming. Develop strategies to combat these feelings so that you're well-equipped when they present themselves.

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