Network News News Archive
UM WHO signatory reacts to US funding cut
April 16, 2020 —
UM Today asked Dr. Kindrachuk for his reaction to and opinion on the US action against WHO.
What it is like to be a youth with anxiety
April 16, 2020 —
This pandemic, one researcher hopes, could help others glimpse into what living with an anxiety disorder is like
Recognizing good work
April 15, 2020 —
Some Physical Plant and Ancillary Services staffers remain on campus to provide essential services
UM researcher part of WHO Declaration on COVID-19
April 14, 2020 —
On April 13, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a public statement for collaboration on COVID-19 vaccine development.
Two UM COVID-19 experts answer common questions
April 14, 2020 —
In a syndicated story by the Canadian Press news agency, two of UM's most knowledgeable experts on COVID-19 were among those approached to answer some common questions about the virus and pandemic.
Information Services and Technology
New policy and procedure prioritize data protection
April 14, 2020 —
New Information Security policy, procedure and standards have been developed to better protect the information used and shared by the university community, both within and outside the university.
‘Manitoba will survive,’ says UM political analyst
April 13, 2020 —
Dr. Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political studies at UM, looks at the dual crises of the pandemic and the related economic downturn that is affecting Manitoba.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Augmented Human conference moves online due to COVID-19
April 9, 2020 —
An international event focused on improving human capabilities and quality of life through the use of science and technology will take place May 27 – 29, moving to an online format for the first time in its 11-year history. The Augmented Human International Conference was originally scheduled to take place at Fort Garry campus, marking the first time it would be held in Canada.
Libraries
Be strategic with new! UM Libraries webinars for faculty, grad students and researchers
April 9, 2020 —
From data management to systematic reviews, these spring offerings are designed to help you
Asper School of Business
Q & A with an MBA: Nicole Zajac [MBA/18]
April 9, 2020 —
For this month’s Q & A with an MBA story feature, we connected with an Asper MBA alumna, who, along with Penner Oil, made a much needed donation of N95 masks to St. Boniface Hospital, right at a time where the global demand for personal protective equipment had increased.