UM in the News News Archive
The Conversation: Canada’s UN submission will (eventually) draw the last lines on the map
June 5, 2019 —
In May 2019, Canada made a partial submission to the United Nations to recognize an extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the Arctic Ocean
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
CTV: High lead levels in soil leave St. Boniface residents with questions
June 4, 2019 —
Soil scientist Francis Zvomuya weighs in
Wpg Free Press: U of M to honour non-profit founder
June 3, 2019 —
The first time Shahina Siddiqui visited Winnipeg, she fell in love with the city
Op-ed: Independents could surprise us
May 31, 2019 —
'Both Philpott and Wilson-Raybould have developed a sharp anti-partisan, pro-democracy message'
The Conversation: Ancestral languages are essential to Indigenous identities in Canada
May 31, 2019 —
'My work in the area of Indigenous education and languages leads me to believe what is core to the concern for language support is the meanings and narratives that are reflected in language'
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CBC: After long journey to medical school, Dene woman aims to become a doctor
May 28, 2019 —
For many youth in small communities in the Northwest Territories, becoming a doctor is a dream: an incredible idea, seemingly out of reach.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
CBC: ‘Mr. Track and Field’ Jim Daly remembered as generous, energetic coach
May 27, 2019 —
The University of Manitoba and Bison Sports mourns the passing of local track and field icon, Jim Daly.
The Conversation: Measles outbreak: Why are anti-vaxxers risking a public health crisis?
May 14, 2019 —
'I am an economist and the anti-vaxx movement makes me think of how a risk analysis could offer insight into the anti-vaccination decision of some parents'
CBC: ‘It’s all about the hands-on’: Kids see the science of everything at Science Rendezvous
May 13, 2019 —
Thousands take in annual festival at University of Manitoba
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Global News: University of Manitoba arena to undergo $1.2 million in improvements
May 10, 2019 —
Major upgrades to the new home of the WHL's Winnipeg ICE at the U of M are scheduled for this summer.