Network News News Archive
Faculty of Law
Canadian Journal of Human Rights publishes 11th Volume
June 27, 2023 —
The only Canadian peer-reviewed academic journal dealing exclusively with human rights research has published its 11th volume. Founded in 2012 by Faculty of Law professor, Dr. Donn Short, the Canadian Journal of Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Law and Policy remains a publication of the Law Faculty Council at the University of Manitoba. Each year, about 20 law students cut their teeth on academic research working for the CJHR as Assistant Editors, Editors, and as Senior Editor, all under the guidance of Dr. Short who continues as Editor-in-Chief.
Faculty of Science
Cancer treatment – One big step closer
June 27, 2023 —
Learn about how Jörg Stetefeld and his team at the Faculty of Science are pushing the boundaries of knowledge when it comes to cancer treatment with one idea, understanding how netrin works.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Bisons athlete combines love of basketball with community development programming
June 27, 2023 —
Keegan Slijker uses his love for basketball to help develop the community through his creation, "Fitness Up North."
Indigenous
Working together for excellence in Indigenous education
June 27, 2023 —
April 14 marked an exciting day for educators as Manitoba grew one step closer to making our province a global centre for Indigenous education, research, languages and cultures. Signatories of the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint—an unprecedented, collective effort to advance 10 education-related commitments informed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action—were joined by the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre, as well as the Province of Manitoba Advanced Education and Training, and Education and Early Childhood Learning departments.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity addresses emerging issues
June 26, 2023 —
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning hosted the third biannual Canadian Symposium on Academic Integrity on June 1 and 2, 2023. Staff with the help of many volunteers from within and outside of the University of Manitoba ensured an incredibly successful event.
Libraries
Upgraded MSpace improves interface and streamlines submission process
June 26, 2023 —
Upgraded MSpace improves interface and streamlines submission process
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Multiple generations celebrate Indigenous Culture on NIPD
June 26, 2023 —
People of all ages filled Brodie atrium on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Research and International
Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.
Innovative research is at the core of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Symposium
June 26, 2023 —
Energized by the opening keynote speaker, this year’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Symposium celebrated the breadth of teaching and learning studies of recent grant recipients and highlighted SoTL research that responds to current teaching and learning challenges.
Asper School of Business
Meet the 2023 Asper School of Business Medal Winners
June 26, 2023 —
Congratulations to these outstanding members of the Asper Class of 2023