Network News News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Students’ research shines at dentistry poster competition
June 10, 2025 —
Students and residents presented their findings at the annual Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry research poster competition.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM dental college team conducts Manitoba’s first jaw joint replacement surgery
June 9, 2025 —
A car accident in 2013 damaged Kindra Finley’s jaw, leaving her in unbearable pain.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Volunteers needed for survey assessing attitude towards dietary protein
June 9, 2025 —
We are looking for participants 18 years and older to take part in a survey assessing their attitude towards dietary protein.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UMÂ begins planning for pool replacement
June 9, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba has begun planning for a pool replacement, following the closure of the Joyce Fromson Pool earlier this spring.
Information Services and Technology
Microsoft 365 App Transitions to Microsoft 365 Copilot App
June 9, 2025 —
The Microsoft 365 app has transitioned to the Microsoft 365 Copilot app across web, mobile (iOS, Android), and Windows platforms. This change introduces an entirely new user experience and reflects the integration of Copilot within the Microsoft 365 app, improving its functionality.
School of Art
School of Art Alum Shortlisted for 2025 Sobey Art Award
June 6, 2025 —
The School of Art at the University of Manitoba is proud to share that alumnus Chukwudubem Ukaigwe (BFA Hon. ’22) has been named a finalist for the 2025 Sobey Art Award, Canada’s most prestigious prize for contemporary visual art.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dr. Henry Friesen’s visionary career celebrated at medical college
June 6, 2025 —
Friends and colleagues of Dr. Henry Friesen, a UM medical alum who became a towering figure in Canadian health research, honoured his memory on June 3.
Students
Prepare for Registration: Accept Your Aurora User Agreement
June 6, 2025 —
To register, accept the Aurora User Agreement annually. Keep contact info updated, check UM email regularly, inform UM if registered at other institutions, ensure SIN is listed for tax forms, and follow UM and Faculty rules.
Faculty of Science
How UM students aim to stop cholera outbreaks without any antibioticsÂ
June 5, 2025 —
At the 2025 Science 3K Pitch Competition, Rana Ahmed presented the ground-breaking idea. She introduced combating cholera outbreaks in underrepresented nations by engineering probiotics. Being a waterborne disease, cholera can easily be transmitted. This is common, especially in places that suffer from crises, war and disasters. The current solution is through antibiotics. It is expensive, requires a doctor’s prescription and affects the immune system negatively.Â
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Agricultural and Food Sciences graduates honoured at 2025 Convocation
June 5, 2025 —
At the University of Manitoba Spring Convocation session on June 5, parchments were presented to the graduates from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.