Network News News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Plant pathologist honoured for sustainability research
December 4, 2023 —
Dilantha Fernando received a Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in research towards sustainability of the environment and agriculture.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Let your instructors know how they’re doing
December 4, 2023 —
The UM Student Reflection of Instruction (SRI) process is about to begin. The UM SRI provides students with opportunities to reflect on their courses and offer feedback to instructors on identified teaching priorities.
Information Services and Technology
Microsoft Entra Multifactor Authentication (MFA) replacing Duo MFA on January 29, 2024
December 1, 2023 —
As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest level of security for our students, faculty, and staff, the university will transition from Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to Entra MFA on January 29, 2024, for staff and faculty, and on February 26, 2024, for all students.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Disability Studies program celebrating 20 years
December 1, 2023 —
Two-year thesis-based program continues to set up its students and alumni for success and impact.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New academics bring diverse expertise to Faculty in 2023
December 1, 2023 —
Four new professors began with the Faculty in 2023.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dentistry, dental hygiene Awards Evening celebrates successes
December 1, 2023 —
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry and the School of Dental Hygiene celebrated the achievements of its hard-working students, faculty and staff at its Awards Evening last week.
Faculty of Education
Jordan Laidlaw explores how COVID-19 forced outdoor physical education classes are beneficial
December 1, 2023 —
Jordan Laidlaw and Kinesiology professor Dr. Jay Johnson wanted to investigate benefits and drawbacks for instructors partially and fully expelled from their gymnasiums.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Cattle Country: Common ticks and why they can be a problem
December 1, 2023 —
The following article was written by Casandra Madden, Danie Wood, and Kateryn Rochon, Department of Entomology, for the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE), University of Manitoba. It was originally published in Cattle Country in December 2023.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Faculty researchers recognized for achievements in 2023
December 1, 2023 —
Several members of our academic community were recognized nationally and internationally this past year.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Honouring diversity in all its forms
December 1, 2023 —
December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities which aims to promote understanding of issues that impact people who live with disabilities, and to mobilize support for their rights and well-being. Learn how the University of Manitoba is working to dismantle ableism, and advance equity, diversity, inclusion and access for all members of our community.