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Join artist Mike Valcourt for conversation on new Dafoe mural
November 28, 2025 —
Join artist Mike Valcourt for a conversation about the process and vision behind his new mural, Echoes of the Earth.
November 28, 2025 —
Join artist Mike Valcourt for a conversation about the process and vision behind his new mural, Echoes of the Earth.
Libraries News
Tips to avoid thesis deposit panic
November 28, 2025 —
The University will be closed for the Winter Holiday soon – there is limited time to get assistance if you need to meet the graduate thesis deposit deadline of Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Here are some tips to give you peace of mind in thesis deposit and enjoy your holiday.
November 28, 2025 —
The University will be closed for the Winter Holiday soon – there is limited time to get assistance if you need to meet the graduate thesis deposit deadline of Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Here are some tips to give you peace of mind in thesis deposit and enjoy your holiday.
Libraries News
Celebrate where maps meet meaning at GIS Days
October 31, 2025 —
Join UM Libraries Nov 17-20 for the annual celebration of GIS (Geographic Information Systems). GIS Days brings together students, researchers, community organizations and industry professionals for four days of interactive virtual and in-person programming.
October 31, 2025 —
Join UM Libraries Nov 17-20 for the annual celebration of GIS (Geographic Information Systems). GIS Days brings together students, researchers, community organizations and industry professionals for four days of interactive virtual and in-person programming.
Libraries News
UM Libraries new Digitization Centre now open and accepting digitization requests
October 24, 2025 —
UM Libraries Digitization Centre is officially open and accepting digitization requests from UM students, staff, faculty and the public. The Digitization Centre digitizes materials such as books, textual materials, photographs, slides, negatives, large formats like maps or architectural drawings, and now film.
October 24, 2025 —
UM Libraries Digitization Centre is officially open and accepting digitization requests from UM students, staff, faculty and the public. The Digitization Centre digitizes materials such as books, textual materials, photographs, slides, negatives, large formats like maps or architectural drawings, and now film.
Libraries News
New UM open publishing platform encourages collaboration and openness
October 17, 2025 —
Readers anywhere can now freely access University of Manitoba research and educational resources on its new digital publishing platform, eScholarship. Hosted by University Manitoba Libraries, the site provides readers access to a variety of open publications, open educational resources and more.
October 17, 2025 —
Readers anywhere can now freely access University of Manitoba research and educational resources on its new digital publishing platform, eScholarship. Hosted by University Manitoba Libraries, the site provides readers access to a variety of open publications, open educational resources and more.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Connect with others through the Affinity Group Work-on-Site Program
October 6, 2025 —
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community and inclusion on campus, the Office of Equity Transformation, in partnership with UM Libraries, has introduced the Affinity Group Work-on-Site Space program. This new initiative provides supportive environments where individuals from systemically marginalized and underrepresented groups can gather to work, study, and connect.
October 6, 2025 —
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community and inclusion on campus, the Office of Equity Transformation, in partnership with UM Libraries, has introduced the Affinity Group Work-on-Site Space program. This new initiative provides supportive environments where individuals from systemically marginalized and underrepresented groups can gather to work, study, and connect.
Libraries News
4 advanced research skills you can learn at library workshops
October 3, 2025 —
UM Libraries offers workshops to develop your skills as a researcher and learn about valuable library research tools.
October 3, 2025 —
UM Libraries offers workshops to develop your skills as a researcher and learn about valuable library research tools.
Libraries News
Get to know UM Libraries new Knowledge Keeper
September 12, 2025 —
UM Libraries is thrilled to welcome award-winning poet Duncan Mercredi as the first UM Libraries Knowledge Keeper.
September 12, 2025 —
UM Libraries is thrilled to welcome award-winning poet Duncan Mercredi as the first UM Libraries Knowledge Keeper.
Libraries News
Make your first year easier with library workshops
August 29, 2025 —
UM Libraries Library Essentials workshop series starts September 9 and is designed to introduce students to essential research skills and library resources. These skills will set you up for success for the rest of your academic career and help you know exactly where to start with your upcoming assignments and papers.
August 29, 2025 —
UM Libraries Library Essentials workshop series starts September 9 and is designed to introduce students to essential research skills and library resources. These skills will set you up for success for the rest of your academic career and help you know exactly where to start with your upcoming assignments and papers.
Libraries News
New UM publishing platform makes sharing research online easy
June 13, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba Libraries is now accepting proposals for publishing on its new open digital publishing platform, eScholarship.
June 13, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba Libraries is now accepting proposals for publishing on its new open digital publishing platform, eScholarship.