Network News News Archive
Flag lowered for Thelma Lussier
August 26, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on August 29, 2025, in memory of Thelma Lussier.
Flag lowered for Guage Badiuk
August 26, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on August 28, 2025, in memory of Guage Badiuk.
Research and International
The Conversation: New age-gating laws aimed at making the internet safer actually threaten free speech
August 25, 2025 —
The United Kingdom recently launched a broad system of age verification that requires any platforms that host pornography or other “harmful” content to ensure their users are 18 or older.
Students
Ready to join the herd? Orientation programming for 2025
August 25, 2025 —
September can be exciting and sometimes daunting for first-time university students, but the University of Manitoba wants to make the transition as smooth as possible. Student Affairs facilitates a wide array of programming that spans from summer through to fall, aimed specifically at new Bisons. Starting university should be exciting and enriching! Check out the range of programming at a glance!
Faculty of Architecture
In the News: Exploring Woven Relations
August 25, 2025 —
Woven Relations, designed and built by the Faculty of Architecture students, is an Indigenous medicine and plant garden, honoring Indigenous teachings, wild harvesting traditions, and the spirit of learning together.
St. John's College
Exploring work and vocation in a time of climate crisis through poetry
August 25, 2025 —
How does our work (what we do to earn a living, and the conditions in which we do it) and our vocation (our deeper sense of purpose or calling in life) get affected during a time of climate crisis? A new workshop at St John's College invites participants to reflect on this question through poetry.
Register for a campus safety education session
August 25, 2025 —
The safety and well-being of students, faculty and staff is a top priority at UM, and we are committed to continuously enhancing campus security and our emergency response effort.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Curious where a master’s or PhD could take you? Find out at the Graduate Studies Open House
August 25, 2025 —
Explore the wide range of master’s and PhD programs offered at the University of Manitoba. Whether you’re interested in advancing your research, deepening your expertise, or opening doors to new career opportunities, the Graduate Studies Open House is your chance to discover the programs that match your goals.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Building a culture of teaching innovation
August 25, 2025 —
UM is pleased to announce the funding of five innovative projects through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund. This fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors, and librarians to engage in SoTL research that increases knowledge in teaching pedagogy and learning.
Sustainability
Make a difference, volunteer as a Sustainability Ambassador this year
August 25, 2025 —
The Sustainability Ambassador Program is a volunteer leadership program for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at the University of Manitoba through growth, education and action.