Network News News Archive
Flag lowered in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 23, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on Thurs., Sept. 25, 2025 until end of day Tues. Sept. 30th, 2025 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Research and International
The Conversation: Confronting residential schools denialism is an ethical and shared Canadian responsibility
September 23, 2025 —
When the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Nation announced preliminary results of their search for unmarked burials of children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School (IRS), Canada was forced to reckon with a truth that Survivors had always carried.
Faculty of Social Work
Doctoral student AmyAnne examines justice system delays for survivors of domestic violence
September 23, 2025 —
AmyAnne, winner of the poster competition at the European Conference on Domestic Violence in Barcelona for her work on sexual violence among sexual minorities in Canada, shares more about her research and vision for the future. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? My name is AmyAnne and I am a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba. I am also a social worker in emergency mental health services here in Winnipeg. I am back at school in a doctoral program because I truly believe that social workers are uniquely positioned to recognize important issues impacting people's lives through the work that they do.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Big Ideas in Just Three Minutes
September 23, 2025 —
Postdocs showcase cutting-edge research at annual Three Minute Postdoctoral (3MP) Competition
Price Faculty of Engineering
Friends of Engineering
September 23, 2025 —
Fueled by a passion for innovation and student success, the Friends of Engineering (FOE) brings together some of Manitoba’s top employers and engineers from across the profession to empower the next generation of engineers.
Indigenous
Walking together: UM marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 22, 2025 —
Across UM campuses, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is marked through remembrance, dialogue and learning. Survivors share healing journeys, students like Shylo Cloud and Antonina Kandiurin connect reconciliation to growth and belonging, and faculty initiatives such as the Summer Institute and Teach-In highlight reconciliation in teaching and research. Guided by the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous), spaces like the Heart Garden embody UM’s ongoing commitment to walk this journey together.
Research and International
Security and defence in a changing Arctic
September 22, 2025 —
Since establishment in 1985, researchers at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, have been helping Canada meet the challenges of a warming Arctic.
Asper School of Business
IGNITE 2025 Honours Gail Asper
September 22, 2025 —
The Young Associates welcomed new Asper students to the business community by celebrating the achievements of Gail Asper
Students
Unlock Your Potential: October is Student Success Month
September 22, 2025 —
Whether you're navigating your first year or returning with new goals, October is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and recharge with the support of UM’s Academic Learning Centre (ALC) and campus-wide resources.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
UM is putting representation on display—literally
September 19, 2025 —
Through the Diversifying the UM Art Collection program, 15 artworks by 11 2SLGBTQIA+ artists were procured during the summer of 2025. Find out more and apply to join the next committee.