News Archive
Why do wildlife matter?
June 11, 2020 —
A UM environmental science student decided to turn her Honours thesis into a short film with an original soundtrack. The project went so well that she is now continuing it within her Master’s thesis.
Bowl of soup leads student to win academic award
June 9, 2020 —
Grad student now works in southern Bolivia studying how small-scale farmers are restoring the use of traditional seeds
UM denounces racism
June 2, 2020 —
On behalf of the University of Manitoba, I want to say clearly that we denounce racism in all its forms
Alumni
UM launches online resource for networking & mentorship
June 1, 2020 —
The University has launched UM Café – an online platform powered by Ten Thousand Coffees – to encourage students, alumni and industry partners to network and exchange knowledge and advice.
New paper sheds light on how Canadians are working right now
June 1, 2020 —
Two University of Manitoba economists have completed a empirical analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Canadian workplace.
Supply chain innovation can reduce coronavirus food shortages
June 1, 2020 —
Food security is an essential issue brought to light by COVID-19.
Students
UM Virtual Convocation to be held Monday, June 29
May 29, 2020 —
On Monday, June 29, we will celebrate the spirit of convocation and community as we come together virtually to honour the graduating class of 2020 and to confer their hard-earned degrees.
Nora Murdock elected to the Board of Governors
May 26, 2020 —
UM alumni have chosen Nora Murdock [PhD/16, MEd/05, CertEd/78, BA/78] to bring their voice to the University’s Board of Governors.
Students
Meet the 2020 Leaders of Tomorrow
May 26, 2020 —
University of Manitoba’s BMO Financial Group Leaders of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow scholarship recipients were awarded to nine individuals who showed far-reaching abilities.
Help where it’s needed
May 25, 2020 —
A seemingly unlikely collaboration between the faculties of science and architecture produces face shields for Winnipeg pediatricians





