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William Prince sings into a microphone from the stage

Centre Stage

September 26, 2024 — 
As the Desautels Concert Hall at UM opens its doors, we ask students, faculty and alumni about Winnipeg’s newest performance hub

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Julienne Stroeve stands in front of a framed map

The Story You Need to Hear

August 25, 2024 — 
There seems to be a tradition, among UM Arctic researchers, of being first to raise the alarm bell about something amiss in the North. Julienne Stroeve continues this legacy, making bold statements about the future of our planet as Arctic sea ice melts faster than predicted. Are we ready to listen?

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Joel Nichols stands in his basement art studio, surrounding by tools and ceramics

The Rhode to 100

August 8, 2024 — 
UM has produced more Rhodes Scholars than any other university in western Canada. Artist Joel Nichols, our 100th recipient and the first ever from the School of Art, invites us into the creative complexities of his world

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A collage of a beluga whale, a bird, a paper airplane and a UM flag with colourful shapes in the background

Hello, Summer

August 6, 2024 — 
From paddle boarding with belugas in Churchill to birding on the Fort Garry campus—our list of summertime activities with a UM connection brings your Manitoba staycation to life

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A hand moves a chess piece on a board set in the Arctic with the words 'From climate change strategists to chess grandmaster'

Think You Know UM? (Part III)

August 6, 2024 — 
Reacquaint yourself with the University of Manitoba with this third installment of surprising facts. And then impress your friends at your next dinner party with your UM IQ

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A conceptual photo and animation of a football under water in a lake

Think You Know UM? (Part II)

June 19, 2024 — 
It might not be very Winnipeg-like to blow our own horn, but we’re proud of our herd of students, faculty and alumni and their impact in Manitoba, big and small. Check out our second installment of surprising UM trivia

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A close up photo of Residential school Survivor Levinia Brown

A Place of Hope

May 31, 2024 — 
What does it mean for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to have a permanent home to call its own? Everything. Survivors of residential schools share their truths and vision for a new building as the Winnipeg Foundation announces a lead gift

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A rocket shoots into the air from a canola field with the phrase written From inventing canola to improving the rocket thruster

Think You Know UM?

May 16, 2024 — 
Grow your UM IQ with this first installment of intriguing facts that set Bisons apart

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Researcher Ties Boerma is framed between two structural elements, sitting with his hands on his lap.

Progress Through Partnership

March 5, 2024 — 
UM researchers work with community to transform public health policy in India and northern Manitoba

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Gabor Mate speaks before a crowd.

The Truth About Trauma

September 27, 2023 — 
Physician and author Dr. Gabor Maté explores the complexities of unhealed wounds, and why the country needs a permanent home for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

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