UM in the News News Archive

October 27, 2025 — 
Dr. Kristin Reynolds, Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba explains the science behind why some people enjoy being scared.

October 27, 2025 — 
Dr. Jesse Hajer, Associate Professor of Economics in the Labour studies program at the University of Manitoba, said the province’s lower score is based on several factors, including preparing reports later in the calendar year than other province, having qualifications on the auditor’s opinion and running a much larger deficit than budgeted.

October 26, 2025 — 
Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor of Political Science at the University of Manitoba and author of Politics in Manitoba, says the NDP enjoys popularity in Manitoba because it has a long history in the province, stronger urban support in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba (where unionized, resource town labour is grounded), a policy focus on healthcare and education, strong personal appeal of its leaders, and proven success while governing.

October 25, 2025 — 
As an active participant, the First Nation is positioned to submit arguments and evidence, and if the boat ban is overturned, Keeseekoowenin may be able to appeal the decision and escalate the court process, University of Manitoba law instructor Andrea Doyle said.

October 24, 2025 — 
All eyes will be on game 1 in the World Series between the Blue Jays the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight. However, before that pitch is thrown what do we need to know about how the Jays go to this point? They are being called "Canada's team" but are they really "Canada's team"? Chloe will hear from Dr. Russell Field, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, University of Manitoba about that.

October 24, 2025 — 
Director of Student Recruitment Lisa Kachulak-Babey, speaks with host Cory Funk about what Manitoba high school students and their parents can expect at the University of Manitoba Fall Open House

October 24, 2025 — 
Twenty-five years after Beverley Rowbotham was slain, her family believes a mysterious letter could shed light on the case that gripped Manitoba

October 24, 2025 — 
Dr. Michelle Driedger, Professor in the department of community health sciences at the University of Manitoba, said there are a number of reasons that people may not get immunized

October 23, 2025 — 
Brandon Trask, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba provides perspective on the changes.

October 23, 2025 — 
Mayor Earl Funk added that Brandon University is ready to partner with the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba to create a “rural stream” for medical training, provided the province invests in the program.