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School of Art
SWANA Film Festival, presented by School of Art Gallery, showcases Southwest Asian and North African creativity on screen, February 5 to 18, 2021
January 26, 2021 —
A free two-week online film festival featuring short films, poetry, and workshops. SWANA Film Festival showcases Southwest Asian and North African creativity on screen to speak to themes of diaspora, dis/connection, agency, and change.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Grad students use infectious disease know-how during pandemic
January 25, 2021 —
Graduate students in the Max Rady College of Medicine’s department of medical microbiology and infectious diseases have been busy during the pandemic putting their expertise to excellent use
Information Services and Technology
Students, move your OneDrive files to your new OneDrive folder by April 16
January 25, 2021 —
All students also have access to a new OneDrive folder. Currently, you have access to your old OneDrive folder and the new one, but access to the old folder will be removed in the near future. To ensure you will still have access to your OneDrive files when you start your next term, be sure to move your files as soon as possible.
Libraries
Increase your skills with Libraries online workshops
January 22, 2021 —
UM Libraries has expanded the number of online workshops being offered during Winter Term 2021.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Study aims to increase physical activity in people with pre-diabetes
January 22, 2021 —
A research team at the University of Manitoba is currently seeking participants for a study exploring interventions designed to help people with pre-diabetes to both increase and sustain their levels of physical activity.
Asper School of Business
Asper Hosts Successful 2021 JDC West Competition
January 21, 2021 —
From January 15 to 17, Asper School of Business students and alumni reinforced its place as one of the best business schools in Canada.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
COVID-19’s impact on NBA fans
January 21, 2021 —
In a recently published study, FKRM prof Ben Schellenberg shed's light on the plight of NBA fans during the league's suspension of play last season.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New animal science professor seeks to improve animal, human health
January 20, 2021 —
Dr. Meagan King joined the Department of Animal Science as Assistant Professor in Animal Physiology and Welfare on January 1.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing prof focuses study on mental health model for First Nations children
January 19, 2021 —
Dr. Roberta Woodgate, a distinguished professor with the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Canada Research Chair was recently awarded nearly $1.3 million from CIHR for a five-year project
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Teamwork skills developed through interprofessional curriculum
January 18, 2021 —
As part of the interprofessional collaborative care (IPCC) program, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences students learn how to communicate effectively as a team, in person and through written online discussions. What was unplanned last term was that they received experience communicating as a team through online video.





