Network News News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Honouring faculty excellence at UM
May 14, 2025 —
On May 6, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) hosted the Faculty Recognition Reception. The event honours recipients of teaching awards, community engagement awards, Merit Awards, and those granted Tenure.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nurse practitioner program doubles annual student intake
May 13, 2025 —
To address the growing need for health-care professionals across Manitoba, the College of Nursing at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is doubling the annual intake of its graduate-level nurse practitioner (NP) program from 25 to 50 this year.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Riddell Faculty Celebrates Teaching Success
May 13, 2025 —
The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is proud to celebrate the latest winners of the faculty’s Teaching Awards.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Humanizing the Classroom: A Creative Reflection at Teaching Café 2025
May 13, 2025 —
On April 30, 2025, educators and facilitators gathered for an immersive and heartfelt experience at this year’s Teaching Café, themed Humanizing Education: Bringing Your Whole Self to the Classroom.
Research and International
The Conversation: Feeling anxious before surgery? Anxiety can harm healing, but innovative mental health support could help
May 12, 2025 —
Feeling anxious before surgery is normal — but for many patients, it goes far beyond nerves. There is a growing body of research showing that poor mental health before surgery can derail recovery in ways that extend far beyond the operating room.
Research and International
The Free Press: How Vertical Farming Is Strengthening Food Security in Manitoba
May 12, 2025 —
For decades, food insecurity has plagued Manitoba’s isolated northern communities. In these areas, high transportation costs make healthy food harder to find and more expensive for individuals and families.
Asper School of Business
Ribbon cut on state-of-the-art David Dreman Behavioural Management Lab
May 12, 2025 —
On April 25, 2025, the David Dreman Behavioural Management Lab was officially launched, ushering in a new era of management research at the Asper School of Business.
Libraries
UM Dataverse certified as trustworthy repository
May 12, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba Libraries is pleased to announce that the University of Manitoba Dataverse has been certified as a Trustworthy Data Repository by the CoreTrustSeal Standards and Certification Board.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law announces 2024 Alumni Award recipients
May 12, 2025 —
To celebrate the achievements of graduates, the Faculty of Law created the Faculty of Law Alumni Awards which are presented annually. This year, winners were selected in the categories of: Outstanding Alumni Award and Emerging Leader Award. Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 UM Law Alumni Awards: The Honourable Catherine Carlson, Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba [BA/83; LLB/86], Outstanding Alumni Award Kevin Sharma [JD/19; LLM/22], Emerging Leader Award
School of Art
Formed Impressions: Printmaking Students Showcase Work at Martha Street Studio
May 10, 2025 —
Martha Street Studio and the School of Fine Arts Student Association (SOFASA) present Formed Impressions, a student-led exhibition celebrating the creative work of printmaking students from the University of Manitoba School of Art.