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Grassroots care where it’s needed

May 10, 2023 — 
When considering the University of Manitoba’s impact on our province it can be hard to know where to start. There are so many stories and examples of how UM has improved and continues to improve the lives of Manitobans.

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Update on Indigenous identity engagement sessions to UM community

May 10, 2023 — 
Months of Indigenous-led engagement sessions on Indigenous identity have led to nine recommendations and a final report that will inform the development of an Indigenous identity policy for the University of Manitoba.

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UM named a Manitoba Top Employer for twelfth consecutive year

May 10, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba has been named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers (2023), as well as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2023) by Mediacorp Canada Inc., recognizing the institution’s commitment to supporting employees and retaining top talent within the organization, as well as ongoing equity, diversity and inclusion work.

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Photo of Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook. Photo by Thomas Fricke.

Search for a Vice-President (Indigenous): A message from President Michael Benarroch

May 5, 2023 — 
Dr. Cook will conclude her time as Vice-President (Indigenous) later in 2023, in conjunction with the end of the search for the next Vice-President (Indigenous).

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Grad Pow Wow provides ‘full circle moment’ for Indigenous students

May 2, 2023 — 
The Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, which takes place on May 6, is not only a celebration of culture and achievement for Indigenous graduating students, it’s also a deeply personal and reflective moment for them.

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Portrait of Dr. Tanveer Sharif in his lab. He is wearing a lab coat. There is scientific equipment and bottles on the counter and on shelves behind him.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM scientist develops innovative strategy to combat childhood brain cancer

May 2, 2023 — 
A discovery made by a University of Manitoba researcher could lead to safer and more effective treatments for childhood brain cancer.

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Seven headshots representing each of the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

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2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed

May 1, 2023 — 
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September celebration

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An aerial image of Fort Garry campus, looking south was people walk below.

Mask mandate lifted: Things to know

April 28, 2023 — 
Starting May 1, mask use on campus will be encouraged but not required. As we prepare for this transition, we are happy to provide some additional information to Monday’s announcement that may be of interest to you as staff and faculty.

students walking on the pedway on Fort Garry campus in summer time

Mask use encouraged, not required, for Summer Term 2023

April 24, 2023 — 
A message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor

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Amundsen icebreaker ship in open water with dark clouds in the sky.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Breaking Ice documentary features UM scientists on a mission to understand climate change

April 21, 2023 — 
The feature-length film from local film production company Build Films, follows a group of scientists from the Centre for Earth Observation in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources as they conducted research to distinguish the effects of climate change from hydroelectric regulation of freshwater on Hudson Bay.

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