AI in the Courtroom

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AI in the Courtroom

July 31, 2023 —
Law professor Katie Szilagyi explores the impact of AI in the courtroom, specifically focusing on sentencing software.

Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Law, Research and International

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UM’s gift to the world: Canola

July 27, 2023 —
Looking back at the inaugural inductee of Innovation Plaza, Baldur Stefansson

Alumni, plant science, Research and International

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International team reaches bedrock in Greenland, marking a significant milestone in climate change research

July 26, 2023 —
An international research team, led by UM professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair in Arctic Ice, Freshwater-Marine Coupling and Climate Change, Dorthe Dahl-Jensen, has reached a significant milestone.

Arctic Research, arctic science, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources, Research and International, Taking on Climate Change

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UM signs research and exchange agreements with Moroccan university to advance strategic research priorities

July 25, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba has signed research and exchange agreements with University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) in Morocco to support research excellence in key priority areas and create new opportunities for faculty and staff at both institutions.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, sustainability, Taking on Climate Change

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Strange new tech world? We have courses for that.

July 17, 2023 —
Five courses teaching students how to think about and apply technology in new ways so that we can make sure the cows are happy and the machines don’t toy with our emotions.

Artificial Intelligence, Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science students, Students, Transforming the Learning Experience

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Towards fossil fuel freedom

July 12, 2023 —
Big win in energy infrastructure will help us meet Climate Action Plan targets

campus community, climate action plan, faculty, Staff, sustainability, vice-president (administration)

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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invests 10 Officers (O.C.) and 13 Members (C.M.). into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on 6 May 2022. The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. Appointments are made for sustained achievement at three levels: Companion, Officer and Member. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievements, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Credit/Mention de source: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall, OSGG-BSGG Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Newest Order of Canada appointees include six UM community members

June 30, 2023 —
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has announced new appointments to the Order of Canada. “Today, we recognize individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to our society," said Simon. "A group of individuals who, through dedication and ajuinnata—perseverance—make our communities and our country better every day.”

Alumni, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Order of Canada, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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crowd of people walking in pride parade on sunny day, holding university of manitoba signs with pride colours

UM united in our commitment to equity, respect, and human dignity

June 30, 2023 —
At the beginning of this month, many of us marched in celebration of 2SLGBTQQIA+. Now, in the final week of Pride Month, our peers at the University of Waterloo have experienced a heinous act of violence on their campus. The University of Manitoba extends our deepest sympathies and our solidarity against hate to our colleagues at the University of Waterloo. Our campuses should be places where we peacefully pursue knowledge and seek to benefit others.

pride

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Dr. Marcia Friesen standing, smiling and posting for the camera in front of the E I T C - S P C sky walk. On the silver skywalk in black letters it reads "Price Faculty of Engineering. Marcia is wearing a blue dress. She is outside on a sunny day with a full bike rack in the background.

Price Faculty of Engineering

Marcia Friesen elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering

June 7, 2023 —
Marcia Friesen, dean of the Price Faculty of Engineering, has been elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering, as one of 55 new Fellows for 2023.

Price Faculty of Engineering

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The creation of UM’s new Strategic Plan: Where We Are Today

June 6, 2023 —
Dear UM community, Thank you to all who have participated in the consultation process for the University of Manitoba’s strategic plan so far. We are excited to share the Where We Are Today report for your review and input.

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