Network News News Archive

July 15, 2025 — 
[...] the Work-study program is such a valuable initiative on campus. Many students are faced with financial challenges while they are trying to pursue higher education. This program supports students by creating on-campus opportunities that allow them to give back to the UM community while gaining experience and building their resumés.

July 14, 2025 — 
Born and raised in Morden, Man., Tara Horrill [BN/05, PhD/21] always knew she wanted a career in health care. But it was while working as an oncology nurse at CancerCare Manitoba that she became drawn to research.

July 14, 2025 — 
Lower areas in your field tend to emit more greenhouse gas, research shows that precision 4R nutrient stewardship practices can help mute the trend

July 14, 2025 — 
The spread of uncontrolled wildfires across has caused significant destruction and evacuations of communities across Manitoba this summer. With 100 active wildfires in the province as of July 14,  it doesn’t show any sign of slowing. One of the other negative effects of the wildfires is the constant lingering smoke that can pose health risks, especially to those with health conditions that make them more vulnerable.

July 11, 2025 — 
Find all the important information for registering for Fall and Winter courses.

July 11, 2025 — 
Last Call! Applications for Falling Walls Lab Manitoba 2025 close July 15. Got a breakthrough idea that can change the world? This is your chance to pitch it in 3 minutes and win $1,000 and a trip to Berlin for the global finale. Open to students, researchers, and early-career professionals from any discipline. Apply now.

July 11, 2025 — 
Each year the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences calls for nominations of a support staff member or team who have made outstanding contributions in support of the teaching, research, service and outreach goals of the Faculty.

July 11, 2025 — 
When we think about how statisticians contribute to our society, their work on genetics and diseases might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, that is exactly what Kevin McGregor, assistant professor at the Faculty of Science, is doing. McGregor’s work revolves around statistical genetics. He develops quantitative methodologies to analyse high-dimensional genetic data.

July 10, 2025 — 
Tara Christianson recently graduated from the Master of Social Work program and received a University of Manitoba Distinguished Master’s Thesis Prize for her thesis titled: The Impact of COVID-19 on Services for Indigenous People Who Use Substances and Are Living with HIV in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The prize is given out annually to recognize the achievements of Master’s graduates who submitted groundbreaking theses in the previous academic year. The Faculty of Social Work congratulates Tara and looks forward to learning more about her experience in the program, her current research interests and her plans for the future. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? My name is Tara Christianson; I was born and raised in Treaty 1 territory and have lived in Winnipeg for the past 18 years. I am Red River Métis, citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation and a member of the Bison Local. I also have Scottish, Irish, and English settler ancestry. I’m a mom, a partner, sister, daughter and auntie. I’m also a registered social worker that works in the mainstream health care system.

July 10, 2025 — 
U of M research finds wildfire ash contributing to phosphate levels in Lake Winnipeg