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2025 Emeriti recipients with Chancellor Dave Angus and President Michael Benarroch

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Celebrating UM’s 2025 Emeriti

November 18, 2025 — 
On November 5, the University of Manitoba hosted its annual Emeriti event at the SmartPark Innovation Hub, recognizing members of our community who have been awarded the title of Emeritus or Emerita.

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Faculty of Architecture News

CBC: 16 local groups endorse city planning expert letter criticizing Winnipeg Transit overhaul

October 17, 2025 — 
Dr. Orly Linovski, an associate professor in the University of Manitoba's city planning department, penned the Thursday letter, which was endorsed by 16 groups, including the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, the U of M's city planning department, the Manitoba Eco-Network, the North End Women's Centre and the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg.

An aerial view of Winnipeg's downtown and rivers with a blue overlay filter.

Faculty of Architecture News

Winnipeg Free Press: Hedge concern drives a wedge

October 10, 2025 — 
Leanne Muir, a University of Manitoba architecture instructor filed an affidavit in support of the court injunction application. She said in court papers the hedge carries “significant ecological and cultural value,” but any disturbance to the roots could kill it

Branding Queen

October 3, 2025 — 
As managing director of luxury boutique design specialist Atelier Pacific, Glory Wang views UM as a solid foundation for professional practice in Asia

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Faculty of Architecture News

Undergraduate Research Award: Designing the Future

September 19, 2025 — 
Twelve Faculty of Architecture students earned Undergraduate Research Awards this past summer. Valued at $7000 each, these competitive awards enable students to work with researchers of their choice on projects that develop skills, drive discovery and inspire ideas for their future studies and careers.

Faculty of Architecture News

End Housing Alienation Now! A Cross-Canada Superstudio to End Housing Alienation

September 9, 2025 — 
Fabricating Otherwise, a graduate studio taught by Associate Professor Shawn Bailey will participate in this Superstudio, which meets a momentous pedagogical challenge: To prepare tomorrow’s designers to meaningfully contribute to improving housing for all.

Faculty of Architecture News

The Free Press: Overhaul upheaval

September 4, 2025 — 
When transit flows, a neighbourhood thrives.

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Faculty of Architecture News

In the News: Exploring Woven Relations

August 25, 2025 — 
Woven Relations, designed and built by the Faculty of Architecture students, is an Indigenous medicine and plant garden, honoring Indigenous teachings, wild harvesting traditions, and the spirit of learning together. 

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Faculty and instructors in discussion at the 2025 SoTL Symposium

Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Building a culture of teaching innovation

August 25, 2025 — 
UM is pleased to announce the funding of five innovative projects through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund. This fund provides opportunities for professors, instructors, and librarians to engage in SoTL research that increases knowledge in teaching pedagogy and learning.

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John A. Russell Building - Faculty of Architecture

Faculty of Architecture News

The Free Press: Re-imagining Wildwood Park

August 7, 2025 — 
Re-imagining Wildwood Park

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