News Archive
Alumni
Alumni, vote now for your Board of Governors representative
April 15, 2020 —
Voting closes May 15
UM researcher part of WHO Declaration on COVID-19
April 14, 2020 —
On April 13, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a public statement for collaboration on COVID-19 vaccine development.
UM researchers receive provincial funding for COVID-19 studies
April 9, 2020 —
The provincial government has announced $5 million in funding for research related to COVID-19, including $3.5 million for clinical and applied research
Flu Déjà Vu: UM closed for seven weeks – in 1918
April 9, 2020 —
“The Varsity and the Virus: The University of Manitoba and the “Flu-ban” in 1918,” notes that classes were cancelled for seven weeks in 1918 to protect students and staff, much like what has transpired today
Student loan repayments suspended for 6 months
April 7, 2020 —
In a move to help students experiencing financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, the provincial government has suspended student loan repayment for six months.
UM COVID-19 researcher given ‘extraordinary first virtual citizenship ceremony’
April 3, 2020 —
A University of Manitoba researcher who is scheduled to soon begin a study on supply chain management issues in the era of COVID-19 is the first person awarded Canadian citizenship through a virtual citizenship ceremony
Front and Centre realizes $626,260,909 in largest-ever fundraising campaign in Manitoba history
April 2, 2020 —
The largest-ever fundraising campaign in Manitoba history, launched in 2015, has raised $626,260,909, moving well past its $500 million goal
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing students provide ‘vital work’, join Health Links in fight against COVID-19
April 1, 2020 —
UM nursing students working directly in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus
The power of working together
March 31, 2020 —
A message from David T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor
Students
COVID-19 UM Student Emergency Fund will provide financial support to students
March 31, 2020 —
We know this time has been difficult for everyone, especially our students. Because of this, the university and its donors are here to offer you some financial relief during this unprecedented disruption in your lives.