Network News News Archive
Students
Gain momentum: Student Success Week is February 26-March 1, 2024
February 9, 2024 —
Remember, whether you’re hoping to build the skills you need to succeed, or reflecting on and trying to improve previous habits, you are not alone. A Bison is stronger within the herd and a herd of Bisons on the move is unstoppable!
Faculty of Science
Talking about microbes and meaningful change
February 9, 2024 —
“What I wanted to do with my life led me to microbiology… Being able to help or to shape the environment in a positive way using what we have,” said Steve Daley when we asked him why he chose microbiology. Daley is a PhD student in the department of microbiology, University of Manitoba, conducting his research on ethanol production. Watch the full interview on the Faculty of Science's YouTube channel.
Students
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre is available to anyone seeking help
February 9, 2024 —
If you've been impacted by sexual violence, know that you are not alone. The doors to UM's Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) are open to all faculty, staff and students who need their help.
Faculty of Science
Origin of the heavy elements, the universe and the physics of the extreme – UM astrophysicist, Dr. Samar Safi-Harb and her team on LIGO scientific collaboration
February 9, 2024 —
We sat down with Dr. Samar Safi-Harb to learn more about her research, her vision for the future of this collaboration and what it means for UM Faculty of Science to be part of the LIGO collaboration.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Canada’s post-secondary institutions to help empower African students with BCDI 2030 projects.
February 9, 2024 —
Exciting opportunity for African Students.
Faculty of Education
Celebrating Excellence in Education: Ellen Thompson
February 9, 2024 —
Recently received the Faculty of Education Alumni Association’s Excellence in Teaching Awards for Senior Years Teachers.
Faculty of Arts
Fair treatment for an overlooked group of refugees
February 8, 2024 —
Nabil Iqbal is a Master of Human Rights student and a 2023-24 recipient of a Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics (CPAE) Graduate Fellowship. He is keenly interested in finding ways to help improve the rights of an often overlooked refugee group – those who are forced to move across borders because of the threats to their homeland from climate change.
Alumni
In memory of one of our own: Julie Mikuska [BA/80]
February 8, 2024 —
A tribute to the former Executive Director of UM Alumni Relations from a fellow alum
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Showcase highlights opportunities for senior nursing students
February 8, 2024 —
The College of Nursing held a showcase with Manitoba health-care employers for fourth-year students entering their senior practicum on Jan. 26 at the Pinnacle Club at Princess Auto Stadium.
Faculty of Law
Desautels Centre shares inaugural Report on Business Law and Private Enterprise
February 7, 2024 —
The Marcel A. Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and the Law has released an important research-based report highlighting current critical factors to the interaction of private enterprise and business law in Manitoba.