Network News News Archive

January 10, 2023 — 
Scientists from the University of Manitoba and the National Biomedical Research Institute in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are joining forces to investigate the recent global spread of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) and the evolving virus that causes the illness.   

January 9, 2023 — 
The English Language Centre offers Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC) to students whose first language is not English.

January 9, 2023 — 
The CEL’s UM Community Volunteers (UMCV) program is designed to engage UM’s student body and connect students with community organizations that would benefit from additional support.

January 9, 2023 — 
Find out how to get involved and stay connected outside of formal classes through programs, events, and activities that have been planned throughout January.

January 8, 2023 — 
Dr. Lisa Landrum, Associate Dean (Research) and Associate professor in the Faculty of Architecture has been announced as President of Canadian Architectural Certification Board

January 6, 2023 — 
UM research not only assists in assessing Fusarium head blight but helps guide breeding programs towards FHB resistance.

January 6, 2023 — 
A pop-up exhibit on the Fort Garry campus will display artworks by 32 cancer patients who participated in a novel therapy group at CancerCare Manitoba.  The free exhibit will be on view Jan. 16 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the atrium of the Helen Glass Centre for Nursing, home of the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

January 6, 2023 — 
Laura MacDonald [Dip.D.Hyg./81, M.Ed./87, PhD/21] was recently in a videoconference with students from the bachelor of science in dental hygiene program. When the learners finished their presentation, MacDonald, who was working from home, gave them a standing ovation at her dining room table.

January 6, 2023 — 
A national research group led by researchers at the University of Manitoba has shown that polar bears share the position of top predator of the coastal Arctic marine ecosystem with seastars (Amiraux et al. 2022).

January 6, 2023 — 
The connection between language and meaning has been well established. The language we use is directly related to the way we view and treat others. Inclusive language is imperative to achieve equitable change, grounded in human rights and social justice.