UM in photos: memorable moments that shaped 2024

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A large group of people gathered outdoors, wearing blue "Bison Pride" T-shirts, holding a banner that reads "Bison Pride" with rainbow-colored letters. They are cheering with their hands raised, showing support for LGBTQ+ pride. The group includes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, standing in front of a historic stone building on a sunny day. Some participants hold rainbow flags and UM-branded signs, representing the University of Manitoba's presence at a pride event.

UM photographed in true spirit to celebrate diversity and inclusion across the community at the 2024 Pride Winnipeg Parade on June 2

UM in photos: memorable moments that shaped 2024

Celebrating the people, places, and milestones that defined UM in 2024.

Take a look back at 2024 through the lenses that captured so many of its memorable moments. These images showcase the incredible people, places, and stories that make the University of Manitoba so special and inspire us to move forward together with collective energy and optimism.

These photos tell the story of a year shaped by the people, places, and milestones that define UM. Each image captures a moment that highlights UM’s impact, whether through ground-breaking research, community connections, or student achievements. From local outreach to global partnerships, the year offered countless examples of collaboration, resilience, and growth.

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Faculty of Law student, alumni in Ace Burpee’s Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans of 2024

At least four members of the Robson Hall community including a current law student and three alumni were included in Ace Burpee's list of Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans of 2024, released December 21.

Faculty of Law, law alumni

Learning with Chief Wilton Littlechild

On Friday, December 6, 2024, members of the Manitoba Indigenous Law Students’ Association assembled for their monthly meeting with Indigenous faculty members but this time they were joined by a very special guest: Chief Wilton Littlechild, CC; KC; IPC; FP; BA, MA, LLB(Alta); LLD(Alta)(Leth)(Man). The renowned Treaty 6 lawyer, politician, athlete, Cree chief, and advocate for Indigenous rights had come to speak at the law school’s Indigenous Legal Methodologies and Perspectives class and also spend some quality time with MILSA members.

Daniel Diamond, Faculty of Law, Indigenous, Indigenous Alumni, Leo Baskatawang, Manitoba Indigenous Law Student Association, Marc Kruse

Articulating postdoctoral legal research – in three minutes

With a research paper in the works for publication in the latest issue of The Manitoba Law Journal, Dr. Illia Roskoshnyi, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Law, took a chance on entering the University of Manitoba’s second annual Three Minute Postdoctoral (3MP) Competition this past September.

Faculty of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Law, Illia Roskoshnyi

Celebrating the people, places, and milestones that defined UM in 2024.

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