News Archive
UM Budget responds to community priorities
March 29, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba’s 2023-2024 general operating budget, informed by community consultations, was approved by the Board of Governors on March 28, 2023.
Donor Relations
Louis Riel Bursary is helping to fuel Métis student’s goal of giving back to her community
March 24, 2023 —
Donor funded bursaries open doors for so many students to advance their education and achieve their goals.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Big issues, new ideas, three minutes
March 17, 2023 —
After being selected from three rigorous heats over the past month, twelve finalists are now ready compete in the 3MT Finals on March 30.
Faculty of Science
Looking for something fun to do? Volunteer for Science Rendezvous!
March 16, 2023 —
Science Rendezvous is an excellent opportunity to work with other students, harness your creativity and gain leadership skills.
Help shape UM’s next Strategic Plan
March 14, 2023 —
Thank you to all who have participated in the consultation process for the University of Manitoba’s strategic plan through the town hall and community consultation sessions. We are now entering the second stage of the consultation process, and we want to engage with you further through an online survey informed by the discussions in the first phase.
University of Manitoba welcomes 10.8% increase to our operating grant
March 7, 2023 —
UM President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch welcomes increased investment in the province’s research-intensive university announced in the 2023 provincial budget.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
President Benarroch invites you to think differently about entrepreneurship
March 6, 2023 —
President Benarroch talked about his non-traditional view of entrepreneurship and why entrepreneurship is more about ideas and impact than dollars and cents.
Deadly waves: Researchers document evolution of plague over hundreds of years in medieval Denmark
February 27, 2023 —
Longitudinal study reveals Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes plague, was reintroduced into the population again and again
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Preterm births decreased during early months of pandemic, global study co-led by UM finds
February 27, 2023 —
There was a three to four per cent relative reduction in preterm births (births before 37 weeks gestation) during the first four months of COVID-19 lockdowns, a global study co-led by UM researchers and published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour found.
Asper School of Business
Building bridges and financial capacity with Indigenous communities
February 22, 2023 —
Like many young professionals, Carter Wilson [BComm(Hons)/18] knows that making connections is useful.