Network News News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Listening to Pain
December 14, 2022 —
It took only one year of undergraduate pharmacy studies for Dana Turcotte [B.Sc.Pharm/05, PhD/14] to know that she wanted to pursue research.
Sexual Violence Policy updates you should know about
December 13, 2022 —
Every university community member has the right to a respectful work and learning environment, free from all forms of sexual violence – including sexual harassment and assault.
Flag lowered for Ioan Matei Ciric
December 13, 2022 —
The flag at the University of Manitoba Administration Building will be lowered on Dec. 14 for Dr. Ioan Matei Ciric.
UM condemns undue consequences for peaceful Chinese protesters
December 13, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba supports peaceful Chinese protesters and condemns any undue consequences for these democratic actions.
Extended Education
Preparing for the future with micro-certificates
December 13, 2022 —
“Micro-credentials like these micro-certificates can play an important role, complement a degree, be stand-alone and provide employers with what they are looking for.” – Rod Lastra
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Prof aims to research English literacy testing of Manitoba nurses
December 13, 2022 —
Dr. Kim Mitchell has joined the College of Nursing with the research goal of helping nursing programs manage English literacy – a much-discussed topic in the context of the current nursing shortage.
Students
Attend this year’s UM Career Fair – January 17 & 18
December 13, 2022 —
Over 100 employers want to meet with students to share summer, part-time and permanent full-time employment opportunities and discuss what they look for in potential employees.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Monitoring the melting of permafrost
December 12, 2022 —
As Earth's climate warms this UM grad has created an innovative tool to ensure our buildings remain safe.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: It’s time Canada funded advanced diabetes treatment
December 12, 2022 —
It’s been 101 years since the discovery of insulin made survival as a person with Type 1 diabetes possible. It’s also the best time in history to be someone with Type 1 diabetes -- but only if you can afford the technology. Few in Canada can or are covered for costs through public or private plans. I’m one of the lucky ones.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Breathing Rural
December 12, 2022 —
When Karen McElroy chose a career in respiratory therapy (RT), she was attracted to the “adrenaline junkie” side of it – the intense situations in emergency rooms where there are sometimes only minutes to save a patient’s life.