News Archive
Op-ed: We should know our limits
April 27, 2020 —
Vaclav Smil: 'It should not be so hard to admit that, at this point, we do not know much more than we do know.'
Government steps up to support students through COVID crisis
April 23, 2020 —
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled the government’s comprehensive support for post-secondary students and recent graduates.
UM alumnus on front lines of COVID-19 research in China
April 21, 2020 —
A UM alumnus who was instrumental in helping find a vaccine for Ebola several years ago is now working with an international team to better understand COVID-19
Faculty of Science
Reduced human activity leaves room for urban wildlife
April 21, 2020 —
As humans limit their activity and spend more time indoors, urban animals are suddenly faced with a new, emptier environment to navigate. While the ecological urban landscape changes, some species will thrive while others might struggle.
President Barnard’s message to students, April 21
April 21, 2020 —
'We are as committed as ever to ensuring you have an outstanding student experience by finding new ways of teaching, learning, and coming together as a community'
UM anthropologist develops technique to age and sex ancient fingerprints
April 20, 2020 —
There is an intimacy to studying ancient fingerprints, professor says, one that now seems more potent during a time of forced physical distancing
Safety, well-being first for students living in residence
April 17, 2020 —
The current COVID-19 reality requires consideration of the safety of students and Public Health directives.
An ingenious invention in need of a maker
April 17, 2020 —
UM engineer designs simple clips to help more people have protective gear during COVID outbreak
UM WHO signatory reacts to US funding cut
April 16, 2020 —
UM Today asked Dr. Kindrachuk for his reaction to and opinion on the US action against WHO.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM scientists pull together to collect equipment for health-care workers
April 15, 2020 —
Microbiologist from Fort Garry campus and medical microbiologist from Bannatyne campus team up to collect protective gear for health-care workers