Network News News Archive

November 27, 2025 — 
Nominations are open for the UM Advising Excellence Award, established in honour of advisor Wendy McLean to recognize excellence, creativity, and meaningful student support across campus.

November 27, 2025 — 
With Fall term nearing its end, the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media debuted their adaptation of Dion Boucicault’s “The Shaughraun”. The show, in which its name means ‘The Wanderer’, is a melodrama that follows the journey of Irishman Conn (played by Deklan Jocelyn) and his surrounding cast of characters. I had the pleasure of attending the sold-out opening night, along with 89 other attendees.

November 27, 2025 — 
Dr. Peter Nickerson, dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, and the entire UM medical community are saddened by the passing of professor emerita Estelle Simons [B.Sc./65, MD/69] on Nov. 5 at age 80.

November 27, 2025 — 
New research shows that a stronger genetic predisposition to depression may predict relapse and greater disability in MS

November 27, 2025 — 
The New Buffalo Education Gathering brought 382 Indigenous high school students to UM’s Fort Garry campus, offering guidance, inspiration and a glimpse into the supports available for Indigenous learners. Led by the Indigenous Student Recruitment and Community Relations team, the event highlighted ethical recruitment, community connection and the message that “when you succeed, we succeed.”

November 26, 2025 — 
Designed to help Arts undergraduates deliberate on their educational and/or employment future, the Arts Career Roundtable sat over 100 students with established professionals from all ends of the employment spectrum.

November 26, 2025 — 
Manitoba fertilizer trials search for the the sweet spot where farmers can cut nitrogen rates, with a nitrification inhibitor, without harm to yield

November 25, 2025 — 
Active Abilities Canada and the Canadian Disability Participation Project 2.0 are launching the Municipal Guide for Disability Inclusion in Recreation and Physical Activity to coincide with International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 3.

November 25, 2025 — 
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ Nano and Cell Imaging Facility (NCIF) has a new home on the Bannatyne campus.

November 25, 2025 — 
At Reg Litz Teaching Day, Asper School of Business Faculty explored how to think human-centered amidst AI's increasing impact on the classroom.