Students News Archive
Students News
Summer Registration – What You Need to Know
March 14, 2025 —
It's time to register for Summer Term and there are a few things you need to know.
Research and International News
A new approach to canola oil and protein preservation
March 14, 2025 —
The pioneering work of Dr. Nazanin Vafaei in low-temperature canola oil extraction has been recognized with the prestigious Mitacs Outstanding Innovation Award.
Students News
Social Justice Hub fosters student community-building and organizing skills
March 13, 2025 —
Community Engaged Learning has launched the Social Justice Hub, a new site and resource for learning about social justice, anti-oppression, community organizing, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and access (EDIA), as well as a safer space for community-building amongst and between systemically marginalized communities and allied learners.
UM launches Truth and Reconciliation Framework: Time for Action
March 10, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) took a significant step forward in its commitment to reconciliation with the launch of its Truth and Reconciliation Framework: Time for Action (Framework). The Framework was launched at an event on March 3, 2025, at the Fort Garry Campus, and marks a turning point in UM’s ongoing journey to address the legacies of colonialism and foster meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.
Students News
Adapt to achieve: advice from one student’s success journey
March 10, 2025 —
Physical geography student Jaydon Svensson offers insights from his own educational path over the last few years at UM.
Students News
Bargaining updates available on Labour Relations website
March 7, 2025 —
Site also provides resources on collective agreements and current status of bargaining process
Students News
Making the Right Choice: Navigating the Winter Term Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline
March 7, 2025 —
The Voluntary Withdrawal (VW) deadline for Winter Term courses is March 19, 2025.
Research and International News
UM-led study warns arctic could be ‘beyond recognition’ by 2100
March 3, 2025 —
Groundbreaking study warns of rapid and dramatic changes in the Arctic accelerating global temperatures with potentially irreversible consequences by the end of the century.
Students News
How UM libraries can smooth the graduate research grind
February 27, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba librarians offer one-to-one appointments, drop-in sessions, and both live and recorded workshops to help with research and writing components of graduate programs.
Students News
Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program
February 27, 2025 —
Students who are interested in becoming an Indigenous Student Advisor should have a strong sense of organization, the ability to adapt quickly to changing workflows, the ability to put on various hats (advisor, program planner, facilitator, supportive listener, etc.), a creative outlook on student support and success, and a willingness to try new things!