News Archive
Navigating today’s financial news
July 13, 2022 —
UM Today asked Dr. Lei Lu for his opinion on the current world economy and financial situation, and for tips on how Canadians can navigate unsettled financial waters.
Best Diversity Employer award reflects ongoing equity, diversity and inclusion work at UM
July 12, 2022 —
UM was one of 75 Canadian organizations in 2022 recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for leadership in creating inclusive workplaces for employees
COVID-19 update on masking, continued in-person classes
July 11, 2022 —
Existing masking mandate will continue until further notice
On the passing of disability rights champion Jim Derksen
July 8, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba community is saddened to hear of the passing of Jim Derksen this week at the age of 75
10 Members of UM community appointed to the Order of Canada
July 5, 2022 —
On June 30, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new list includes 10 individuals from the UM community, including alumni, faculty and friends.
Researchers pinpoint location of extremely energetic particles in a ‘Space Manatee’
July 4, 2022 —
An international team led by UM has identified where powerful and highly energetic x-rays are being shot out into space from inside a region in space shaped like a giant aquatic mammal called a 'Manatee'
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Tributes flow at retirement celebration for Dean Brian Postl
June 30, 2022 —
The longtime dean of medicine and health sciences at UM was praised at his retirement celebration as an influential leader who has advanced equity and brought about transformative change
Reaffirming our commitment to human rights
June 28, 2022 —
A joint message from UM President and Vice-Chancellor, Michael Benarroch and Executive Lead (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Tina Chen
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$30 million for patient-oriented research in Manitoba: Funding will strengthen patient voice in health research and health system
June 27, 2022 —
Manitoba patients, their families and caregivers will continue to have direct input into health research and what works best in the health-care system, thanks to $6.6 million in Phase 2 funding from the pan-Canadian initiative called the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR).
Science student Zoe Quill receives 2022 Student Affairs Participation Award
June 23, 2022 —
The award aims to recognize a student who has maintained high academic achievement while making a significant voluntary contribution to UM and/or the broader community





