News Archive
Medal-winning students share their journey, advice at Fall Convocation
October 17, 2024 —
Get to know these two students from the fall Class of 2024.
Asper School of Business
Connie Walker O.M. named Burns Leadership Institute Leader-in-Residence
October 15, 2024 —
The James W. Burns Leadership Institute has appointed Connie Walker O.M. as Leader-in-Residence (LIR), effective September 1, 2024.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Transforming construction education with virtual reality
October 15, 2024 —
To keep up with advances in technology, a pioneering virtual reality integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) course has been introduced in the Department of Civil Engineering.
Research and International
UM receives funding from The Gates Foundation for transformative family planning research in Africa and Pakistan
October 15, 2024 —
The Gates Foundation has awarded UM researchers USD$12.5 million to expand the work of the globally recognized Institute for Global Public Health (IGPH) to identify barriers and improve access to life-saving family planning and maternal and newborn health goods and services in priority regions.
Research and International
UM Launches Strategic Research Plan 2024-29: A New Era of Discovery and Impact
October 10, 2024 —
On October 8, UM faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders gathered at a well-attended event at the Innovation Hub to celebrate an historic milestone - the official launch of our ambitious five-year strategy for maximum research impact.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Little Innovator to make big impact on space awareness
October 10, 2024 —
A new CubeSat from the University of Manitoba's STARlab has recently been announced with the mission of monitoring space debris.
Students
The Future of Arctic Research Begins at CMO
October 8, 2024 —
The Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), a world-class research facility located in Manitoba's Arctic gateway, is a transformative step in advancing environmental research. In this stunning video, viewers can see firsthand the extraordinary work being done at the CMO set against the breathtaking Arctic landscape.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Diverse physician mentorship program launches to support medical students
September 27, 2024 —
The Max Rady College of Medicine has launched a new mentorship program to connect students with mentors from diverse backgrounds.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Decolonizing and Indigenizing engineering education
September 27, 2024 —
The Price Faculty of Engineering continues in its initiative for positive change with a course that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous engineering students to reflect on the ways that engineering can emphasize and further incorporate Indigenous Peoples and their worldviews into the profession.
Please join me at our third annual Budget Town Hall, President
September 26, 2024 —
On October 16 join us in person or participate online.