Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Discover the Power of Teaching and Learning Scholarship at the 2025 SoTL Symposium
April 21, 2025 —
Faculty and instructors are invited to attend the 2025 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Symposium, where innovation and education come together! Sponsored by the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and hosted by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, this annual interdisciplinary event celebrates the impactful research of SoTL Support Fund recipients, highlighting innovative approaches to improve student learning.
April 21, 2025 —
Faculty and instructors are invited to attend the 2025 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Symposium, where innovation and education come together! Sponsored by the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and hosted by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, this annual interdisciplinary event celebrates the impactful research of SoTL Support Fund recipients, highlighting innovative approaches to improve student learning.
Information Services and Technology News
Safeguarding Digital Spaces
April 16, 2025 —
UM adopts new regulations regarding the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, DeepSeek, in order to safeguard the safety and privacy of UM members.
April 16, 2025 —
UM adopts new regulations regarding the Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, DeepSeek, in order to safeguard the safety and privacy of UM members.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Applications are open for the Fellows in Equity, Anti-Oppression and Social Justice program
April 14, 2025 —
Applications are now open for the third intake of the Fellows in Equity, Anti-Oppression and Social Justice program.
April 14, 2025 —
Applications are now open for the third intake of the Fellows in Equity, Anti-Oppression and Social Justice program.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Black Flourishing at UM
January 29, 2025 —
From bookclubs and podcasts to keynote speeches and panel discussions, the 2024-25 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund showcase the creativity and diversity of the Black community at UM.
January 29, 2025 —
From bookclubs and podcasts to keynote speeches and panel discussions, the 2024-25 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund showcase the creativity and diversity of the Black community at UM.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) fund calls for applications
January 24, 2025 —
Professors, instructors and librarians are invited to apply to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund which provides opportunities to meaningfully engage in projects that enhance the learning experience and success of UM students.
January 24, 2025 —
Professors, instructors and librarians are invited to apply to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Support Fund which provides opportunities to meaningfully engage in projects that enhance the learning experience and success of UM students.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Data for Justice
January 20, 2025 —
The Data Justice series will feature presentations and panel discussions on how data can be leveraged to identify systemic inequities and support actions that reduce barriers and narrow gaps for marginalized people. It aims to spark meaningful conversations and encourage the UM community to critically explore the role of data in shaping a more equitable future.
January 20, 2025 —
The Data Justice series will feature presentations and panel discussions on how data can be leveraged to identify systemic inequities and support actions that reduce barriers and narrow gaps for marginalized people. It aims to spark meaningful conversations and encourage the UM community to critically explore the role of data in shaping a more equitable future.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Announcing UM’s new dean of Music and Art
January 10, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Stephen Runge has been appointed to the dual role of Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music and Director, School of Art, effective May 1, 2025.
January 10, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Stephen Runge has been appointed to the dual role of Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music and Director, School of Art, effective May 1, 2025.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Times Higher Education: What Indigenous knowledge brings to higher education
December 19, 2024 —
What Indigenous knowledge brings to higher education
December 19, 2024 —
What Indigenous knowledge brings to higher education
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
New committee aims to diversify the UM Art Collection
December 12, 2024 —
The Diversifying the UM Art Collection Program is seeking dedicated individuals to join a committee and make a difference in the representation of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through visual art on UM campuses.
December 12, 2024 —
The Diversifying the UM Art Collection Program is seeking dedicated individuals to join a committee and make a difference in the representation of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities through visual art on UM campuses.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
New Public Classroom Initiative aims to foster informed and respectful dialogue on contemporary issues
December 2, 2024 —
The Office of Equity Transformation introduces the Public Classroom Initiative, an extension of the Listening, Learning, Leading series, designed to foster informed dialogue and deepen understanding of contemporary issues within the UM community.
December 2, 2024 —
The Office of Equity Transformation introduces the Public Classroom Initiative, an extension of the Listening, Learning, Leading series, designed to foster informed dialogue and deepen understanding of contemporary issues within the UM community.