Network News News Archive
Students
New student absence policy makes difficult situations easier
September 12, 2022 —
With UM’s updated policy, students can fill out a self-declaration form instead of needing a medical note for unexpected absences.
Faculty of Science
The 2022 Undergraduate Science Student 3MT Award Winners
September 12, 2022 —
The Faculty of Science hosted its annual undergraduate Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, held virtually on August 16, 2022. Twenty-two students competed in the 3MT competition, part of the Faculty of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program (SURE). The 3MT competition challenges students to communicate their ideas and research discoveries concisely to a non-specialist audience, in three minutes or less.
Faculty of Science
Science students to compete in Paris – win international biotech grant for zebra mussel control device
September 12, 2022 —
Once again, the University of Manitoba is amongst some of the world’s leaders in interdisciplinary research and application. UM’s Prairie iGEM Team, a group of undergraduate students led by Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden, are this year’s recipients of the Impact Grant from the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Foundation.
Asper School of Business
50 years of connection
September 12, 2022 —
Asper alum Don Keatch [BComm/72], feels the collegiality and strong connection within the Commerce class of 1972 is thanks to the small number of students in the program at the time.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Occupational therapy alumna finds rewards in counselling youth
September 10, 2022 —
Grad discovers her occupational therapist skill set prepares her for positions beyond traditional OT roles
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Biochemistry prof branches out in business
September 10, 2022 —
"The problems are real, the stakes are high, and you have to rely on your training and experience to solve problems quickly,” says the entrepreneurial scientist.
Faculty of Law
Getting oriented in a modern-day law school
September 9, 2022 —
If members of the law Class of 1925 had jumped into a time machine and attended the Juris Doctor Class of 2025 first year law orientation, they would be confounded at the difference in attitudes towards mental health, equality, diversity and inclusion, Indigenization of the Juris Doctor curriculum and a strong movement towards reconciliation.
Alumni
New UM Alumni Association home games sponsorship strengthens its support of the Bisons
September 9, 2022 —
Beginning this month alumni may use promo code UMALUMNI22 to obtain up to four free tickets to any home game
Libraries
Call for Speakers: UM Open Access Week 2022 Symposium
September 9, 2022 —
UM Libraries together with the Senate Committee on Libraries (Sub-committee for Advancing Open Access) invite speaker submissions for the UM Open Access Week 2022 Symposium: Open for Climate Justice on October 27, 2022.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Distinguished dentist, dental hygienist to be honoured at alumni gala
September 9, 2022 —
A Winnipeg dentist who has been a local, provincial and national leader in the profession will be honoured during UM Homecoming with the Alumni of Distinction Award from the UM Dental Alumni Association (UMDAA).