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Dr Fuji Jian

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Top Crop Manager: Grain storage expert shares research on canola storage and aeration strategies

July 18, 2025 — 
Fuji Jian shared the results from four grain storage studies.

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lawyer Marie Henein stands at a podium speaking into a mic with the Faculty of Law banner and moot courtroom art behind her. She is speaking and gesturing with her hands. Photo by Adam Dolman.

Faculty of Law

From one legendary Canadian advocate to another

July 18, 2025 — 
During one of the Faculty of Law’s busiest winter terms on record, one of the most exciting, and prestigious events held in Robson Hall’s largest lecture theatre, the Harry Walsh O.C., Q.C. Moot Courtroom, was the Harry Walsh Lecture, held March 3, 2025, featuring renowned Canadian lawyer Marie Henein.

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Dr. Moni Fricke with an artwork by Jackson Beardy from Garden Hill First Nation.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Educating for Equity

July 18, 2025 — 
Thirty years ago, when Moni Fricke [BMRPT/87, M.Sc./98, PhD/16] took a position as a physiotherapist in northern Manitoba, it was a decision that greatly influenced her life and career.

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Three people sit under a screen showing a slide asking What do people want? People with legal problems want to get on with their lives; and they want problem-solving processes that are 1 easy to use, 2 Inexpensive 3 timely 4 authoritative 5 transparent 6 fair.

Faculty of Law

Second Annual Access to Justice Forum Hosted at UM Faculty of Law

July 17, 2025 — 
On May 23rd and 26th, 2025, the University of Manitoba and Manitoba Law Foundation co-hosted the second annual Access to Justice (A2J) Forum. The theme this year, “National Vision, Manitoba Momentum,” was centred around the strides Manitoba is making to walk in step with A2J initiatives across Canada.

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woman playing a saxophone in the Desautels Concert Hall entrance

Desautels Faculty of Music

New music courses available to all UM students

July 17, 2025 — 
Are you a new student? Looking for an elective to fill out your schedule? Never got a chance to try music, but always wanted to? This is your chance!

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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Honouring excellence from the Riddell Faculty

July 17, 2025 — 
The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is proud to celebrate the achievements of its students and faculty members alike. Check out the full list of awardees from the Spring 2025 Convocation Reception in this article.

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group of indigenous students stand outside Faculty of Education building

Faculty of Education

UM granted 1M in funding from Rideau Hall Foundation for Bachelor of Education partnership

July 17, 2025 — 
Rideau Hall funding will significantly increase the number of qualified First Nation, Inuit and Métis educators in northern Manitoba.

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Dr Don Flatten at Gurr farm

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Don Flaten named recipient of the 2025 Les Henry Award

July 17, 2025 — 
Dr. Don Flaten, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba, has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award.

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Research and International

Opinion: Manitoba holds the key to nation building in Canada

July 17, 2025 — 
In responding to calls for action, individual Canadians have been boycotting American goods and travel and rallying around the “Buy Canadian” mantra.

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Headshot of smiling medical doctor in grey scrubs with black stethoscope around her neck

Faculty of Law

Convocation 2025: Master of Human Rights student Priscila Werton Alves

July 17, 2025 — 
Brazilian medical doctor Priscila Werton Alves was one of six Master of Human Rights students to graduate in June, 2025. She completed the Practicum stream with a placement at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and was the first physician in the program. Her intention in taking the degree was to learn how to become a Human Rights advocate after witnessing the loss of democratic rights in Brazil during the pandemic.

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