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St. John's College
The tradition that connects generations of Johnians
August 14, 2025 —
St John's College is excited to invite student members, Fellows and staff to one of our most cherished traditions: Matriculation! Matriculation marks your formal welcome into the St John's community, a celebration that connects you to centuries of members, Fellows, and staff who have been part of the College before you. Whether you are a new student joining us for the first time or a continuing member showing your support, this ceremony is a special moment to gather as Johnians and celebrate our shared community
Asper School of Business
2025 VIBE Award Recipients announced, honouring outstanding Indigenous entrepreneurs
August 14, 2025 —
This year’s VIBE Awards take place November 6, 2025. The two recipients are Cody Gonsalves of Purposeful Movements Ltd. and E. Oliver Owen of Amik Aviation.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
CityNews: New trade dispute impacts Manitoba’s agriculture as China imposes duties on Canadian canola
August 13, 2025 —
A new trade dispute is hitting Manitoba’s agriculture sector, as China moves to slap steep tariffs on Canadian canola, a crop the province exports around the world.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Meet Dr. Hope Anderson, new dean of the College of Pharmacy
August 13, 2025 —
Dr. Hope Anderson, professor, has been appointed dean of the College of Pharmacy, assuming her new role on July 1, 2025.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Through a Hopeful Lens
August 11, 2025 —
In 2024, when UM alum Sarah Forgie [B.Sc.(Med.)/95, MD/95] joined the University of Saskatchewan (USask) as dean of the College of Medicine, she immediately felt the weight of her new position.
Extended Education
Workforce development is no longer optional
August 11, 2025 —
“If their employer is not offering professional development, employees will move on. A workforce development plan is key.” - Yvonne Kinley
Faculty of Law
Manitoba Law Students Speak Out: Supporting the Arts Is Supporting Canada
August 8, 2025 —
Law students working with the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts have stepped into the policy arena, submitting a letter supporting the Canadian Arts Coalition’s August 1, 2025, proposal to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance as part of pre-budget consultations for Budget 2025.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Our commitment to support a safe and respectful community
August 8, 2025 —
Today, the Winnipeg Police Service issued a public statement announcing that a faculty member has been charged with sexual assault and exploitation in connection with events reported to have taken place approximately 15 years ago. The university takes these charges very seriously and is, of course, cooperating with the WPS.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Physical therapy program introduces Indigenous welcoming ceremony
August 8, 2025 —
The physical therapy department at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences held its first Indigenous welcoming ceremony for all students, faculty and staff on Aug. 5 on the Bannatyne campus.
Faculty of Law
How an LLM program in Corporate Law and ADR at the University of Manitoba shaped my legal career (and everything else)!
August 7, 2025 —
The Master of Laws (LLM) program at Robson Hall is one of the University of Manitoba’s best-kept secrets but it’s time to let the cat out of the bag. Some of Canada’s most illustrious legal professionals count among our alumni. Wura Dasylva is a partner at Miller Thomson LLP in Regina, Saskatchewan, who completed her LLM at Robson Hall in 2017. When last we chatted in 2018, we were delighted to learn that she was busy skydiving and working hard as an articling student at Miller Thomson. Since then, she has really flown, and we are over the moon to share her latest news.