News Archive
Our Shared Future: Building on Our Strategic Plan
October 15, 2021 —
UM's interim Strategic Plan will help guide the work we do over the next 12-18 months
UM makes new monetary proposal to UMFA at last bargaining meeting
October 14, 2021 —
The UM bargaining team and representatives for UMFA continue to negotiate a revised collective agreement with UM presenting a revised monetary proposal at the Oct. 13 meeting.
Honorary degrees bestowed upon exceptional individuals at Fall Convocation 2021
October 13, 2021 —
Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Glenlea Research Station receives support for egg research
October 8, 2021 —
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $1.5 million for Manitoba Egg Farmers to establish the Egg Layer Research and Public Engagement Facility at the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station
Population health pioneer inducted into Medical Hall of Fame
September 29, 2021 —
Professor Emerita Dr. Noralou P. Roos is being recognized for unlocking the potential of big data systems analysis to clarify the social determinants of health, helping inform effective policies in support of universal health care
Science students contribute to Million Tree Challenge on National Tree Day
September 24, 2021 —
The Faculty of Science partnered with Science Rendezvous, UNESCO, Trees Winnipeg, the Province of Manitoba Forestry and Peatlands Branch, Ariel Gordon, author of Tree Talk, and Tree Canada to help the community take action
UM study shows most North American birds impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns
September 23, 2021 —
Almost all the species they studied (80%) changed their use of human-altered habitats during the pandemic, and all types of birds, from hawks to hummingbirds, were affected.
Construction begins on Desautels Concert Hall
September 23, 2021 —
Construction of the stunning new Desautels Concert Hall, an innovative and unique performance venue for Winnipeg, was officially announced at a UM Homecoming event
COVID-19 safe return important update
September 21, 2021 —
Effective Sept. 22, 2021, employees and students who are not fully vaccinated are required to undergo COVID-19 asymptomatic rapid testing prior to participating in any activity on campus
Alumni
Advice on starting Fall Term from alumni who’ve been there
September 20, 2021 —
During Homecoming, UM grads share words of wisdom and welcome for students starting Fall Term