News Archive
Alumni
Help us celebrate remarkable UM grads
December 8, 2022 —
If you know an extraordinary UM alum who deserves to be showcased at the Distinguished Alumni Awards 2023 Celebration of Excellence, we want to hear from you!
UM speaks out in support of implementing the MMIWG Calls for Justice
December 7, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba is deeply saddened by the murders of four Indigenous women, Rebecca Contois, 24, Marcedes Myran, 26, Morgan Beatrice Harris, 39, and Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe (Buffalo Woman), all from Manitoba.
A gift that likely won’t be under your tree this year
December 6, 2022 —
‘Tis the season for giving gifts, and the UM Archives and Special Collections has already unwrapped a very special present. It’s a rare bit of tableware, from the House of Fabergé.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
UM Congratulates Successful 2022 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Program Applicants
December 1, 2022 —
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Program provides opportunities for professors, instructors and librarians to meaningfully engage in projects that increase knowledge in pedagogy and learning. This year, ten awards of $6K and one major award of $25K were given to fund faculty projects. Learn more about the successful applicants, and how you can take part next year.
Research and International
UM research projects receive over four million in federal investment
November 30, 2022 —
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) announced the federal funding of over four million dollars for two key research projects at UM.
Extended Education
Pondering the future of AI and Machine Learning
November 29, 2022 —
“We want our grads to be both skilled and critically reflective.” - Kari Kumar
St. Paul's College
2022 Celebration of Giving and Sharing honours award winners
November 28, 2022 —
It was a "full house" at this year's Vegas-themed Celebration of Giving and Sharing at St. Paul’s College.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
UM welcomes Canada’s top graduate students
November 28, 2022 —
Record-setting nine Vanier Scholars join UM community
UM honours 2022 Emeriti
November 28, 2022 —
On November 22, the University held its annual Emeritus event in-person for the first time since 2019. Emeritus or Emerita titles are granted to those who have performed distinguished service in their respective roles. This year’s event honoured vice-presidents, deans, and professors, for their commitment to UM over their careers.
Squirrel sperm and feet tell a different climate change story
November 28, 2022 —
Two UM studies found that climate change is altering ground squirrels’ sperm and feet, and this warns of big consequences potentially coming to endangered ecosystems.