News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
University of Manitoba shines at 2025 AOCS Awards
May 16, 2025 —
Food and Human Nutritional Sciences researchers take home prizes at the 2025 American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS) Awards Banquet.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Compassion for patients, dignity for all celebrated at Medicine Convocation
May 16, 2025 —
A Catholic nun who has dedicated her life to helping vulnerable and marginalized people called on UM’s newest class of graduating doctors to "see the person" in every patient and recognize that we are all interconnected.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Ongomiizwin – Education celebrates Indigenous grads as ‘leaders, healers and advocates’
May 15, 2025 —
Naomi Peters was proud to cross the UM Convocation platform on May 15 to receive her degree in medicine. But for Peters, who is Métis, it was also deeply meaningful to attend an earlier celebration on May 13 that honoured Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Research and International
The Free Press: How Vertical Farming Is Strengthening Food Security in Manitoba
May 12, 2025 —
For decades, food insecurity has plagued Manitoba’s isolated northern communities. In these areas, high transportation costs make healthy food harder to find and more expensive for individuals and families.
Students
UM’s highest honour given to four extraordinary Canadians
May 9, 2025 —
Spring Convocation will see honorary degrees bestowed on those with inspiring careers and personal journeys.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Engineering a bright future in Manitoba
May 8, 2025 —
A new partnership between the province’s largest post-secondary institutions is creating a made-in-Manitoba pathway to earning an engineering degree.
Students
Rachel Cluett Named University of Manitoba’s Fourth McCall MacBain Scholar
May 6, 2025 —
“Receiving the McCall MacBain Scholarship means the freedom to fully engage in my master’s studies. It allows me to focus on learning, growing, and meaningfully contributing to my new community.”
Research and International
The Free Press: Big ideas don’t grow by chance
May 5, 2025 —
Premier Wab Kinew’s recent appeal to U.S.-based researchers facing uncertainty to consider relocating to Manitoba is an encouraging and forward-thinking move.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Building the next chapter: Bisons brand refresh enters final design phase
April 29, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba has reached a major milestone in the refresh of its iconic Bisons logo: a clear design direction has now been set, bringing the project into its final stage before launch.
Research and International
UM researchers uncover the health-boosting power of oat protein
April 22, 2025 —
While including oats a balanced diet has long been recognized by Health Canada as a healthy food choice, thanks to the fibre content, the benefits of oat protein have been understudied - until now. New research suggests there’s even more to this grain.