News Archive
Faculty of Law
UM Faculty of Law student recognized for Philanthropy and the Law research
November 27, 2025 —
In what is becoming an almost annual tradition, a law student at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law has won the Canadian Bar Association’s annual Charities and Not-for-profit law student essay contest. Riley Parker’s paper titled “An Analysis of the Charitable Ethos: Hermeneutic History and Protestant Praxis in Anglo and Nordic Countries” was selected as the top paper on a subject relating to Canadian charity and not-for-profit law.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Genetic clues: Can depression risk predict MS progression?
November 27, 2025 —
New research shows that a stronger genetic predisposition to depression may predict relapse and greater disability in MS
Indigenous
‘When you succeed, we succeed’
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.”
Asper School of Business
Unlocking Innovation with the Startup Coach Program
November 24, 2025 —
Startup Coach Ben Isakov at the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship has guided more than 250 students find clarity, confidence, and a sense of community through their startup business.
Research and International
Scientists map full oat genome, revealing new insights into sustainable agriculture
November 20, 2025 —
Oats are an essential part of a balanced diet thanks to their high fibre content and ability to help lower bad cholesterol and improve cardiac health. Now, UM researchers have contributed to a scientific breakthrough that could change how the crop is bred for the future.=
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Turning illness into art: PhD student uses art to transform chronic care
November 20, 2025 —
Most people wouldn’t think of art to address chronic illness. But for Jen Sebring, a PhD candidate at the College of Community and Global Health (CCGH) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, art became a powerful and thought-provoking tool to better understand and support those with chronic health conditions and disabilities.
Faculty of Law
Business Law pop-up clinic brings law, business students together
November 14, 2025 —
On November 5, 2025, the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic collaborated with the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship to bring a Legal *Pop-Up* Clinic to the Asper School of Business, to deliver legal education directly to student entrepreneurs on campus, as part of a joint kick-off UM Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month.
Indigenous
Expanding the Herd: Indigenous artists bring new life to UM’s iconic bison
November 14, 2025 —
Bison have always been at the heart of the University of Manitoba. More than a symbol, they carry stories of strength, resilience and belonging—values shared across the UM community. This year, that story grows even stronger.
Donor Relations
Philanthropy is what Bisons do
November 12, 2025 —
UM is at the centre of inspiring the best and brightest to improve the well-being of our province, country and world. But all of this cannot be done without the support of our community. From people giving for the first time to lifelong supporters, every act of generosity strengthens UM’s ability to fuel bold ideas and shape a better world.
Asper School of Business
The Asper School Announces the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community
November 10, 2025 —
Thanks to a generous $5.4 million gift by Drs. Wayne and Elanor Chiu, the Asper School of Business is establishing a new research centre dedicated to fostering culture change in capitalism.