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Exterior of Asper School of Business Drake Building. It has a signage and the building is made of rust coloured bricks.

UM denounces antisemitic propaganda

December 5, 2023 — 
The university has discovered posters in several buildings on campus which include antisemitic language and defamatory statements against the late Israel Asper, O.C., O.M., Q.C., L.L.D. We have removed every identified poster and continue to patrol campus to support a safe environment.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

The dinosaur in the coal mine

December 1, 2023 — 
How will freshwater fish fare against climate change? The answer could lie in this PhD research.

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graphic image from Office of Equity Transformation webpage

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Honouring diversity in all its forms

December 1, 2023 — 
December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities which aims to promote understanding of issues that impact people who live with disabilities, and to mobilize support for their rights and well-being. Learn how the University of Manitoba is working to dismantle ableism, and advance equity, diversity, inclusion and access for all members of our community.

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Panoramic view of Bannatyne Campus from street level.

Share your feedback on UM’s next strategic plan

November 29, 2023 — 
UM community invited to share thoughts on this important document.

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

How gasoline can help engines get green

November 22, 2023 — 
PhD research finds ways to reduce emissions and set the stage for biofuels

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transgender flag coloured on sidewalk

Making progress, though more work to be done

November 20, 2023 — 
At the University of Manitoba we are committed to creating meaningful change through a variety of actions focused around the principles of equity, anti-oppression, inclusion and transformation. On this day of Transgender Day of Remembrance, we acknowledge the lives of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people who have lost their lives in acts of transphobic violence.

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Wheat field.

Donor Relations

RBC’s commitment to a sustainable future inspires transformational gift

November 15, 2023 — 
RBC's transformational gift of $1.5 million will activate innovative research in low-emission agricultural practices

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Faculty of Graduate Studies

Breaking the silence on Métis research

November 8, 2023 — 
PhD research gives voice to scholars, methodologies

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Black and white photo of Mary Marshall and T.G. Hamilton in seance.

Video: The Undead Archive

October 27, 2023 — 
Video: Go behind the scenes to learn more about the Hamilton Family Fonds, one of the most visited collections in the UM Archives and Special Collections and is the foundation for The Undead Archive exhibition.

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Reminder to recognize our common humanity in the face of calls for violence

October 19, 2023 — 
We have heard from many in our university community who are, understandably, very concerned about calls for violence against Jews. We acknowledge these very real concerns and want to make it clear that any form of threat, intimidation or aggression against any members of our community will not be tolerated.

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