Sustainability News Archive
Sustainability News
Take the Campus Commute Survey
October 20, 2025 —
October is Sustainability Month and we need your help to improve your campus commute and help inform future transportation planning.
October 20, 2025 —
October is Sustainability Month and we need your help to improve your campus commute and help inform future transportation planning.
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Smarter bins, cleaner campus
October 14, 2025 —
UM is taking a step toward more efficient waste management with the transition to its new exterior waste bins for both campuses. Designed with sustainability and campus safety in mind, these upgraded bins are being installed in October, which is Sustainability Month. The bins are set to transform how waste is collected and managed across UM’s outdoor spaces.
October 14, 2025 —
UM is taking a step toward more efficient waste management with the transition to its new exterior waste bins for both campuses. Designed with sustainability and campus safety in mind, these upgraded bins are being installed in October, which is Sustainability Month. The bins are set to transform how waste is collected and managed across UM’s outdoor spaces.
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New Bike Pods Now on Campus
October 9, 2025 —
A new secure bike parking option will soon be available on Fort Garry campus. Each pod has six accessible, secure, weather-resistant bike parking spaces, and will be equipped with Bluetooth locks that can be conveniently unlocked using a smart phone app.
October 9, 2025 —
A new secure bike parking option will soon be available on Fort Garry campus. Each pod has six accessible, secure, weather-resistant bike parking spaces, and will be equipped with Bluetooth locks that can be conveniently unlocked using a smart phone app.
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Rainbow Gardens celebrating a successful 2025 growing season
September 12, 2025 —
For 17 years, Rainbow Gardens has supported new immigrant families in Winnipeg. Located on the Fort Garry campus, the two-acre plot helps community members grow their own food, share their native culinary traditions and establish meaningful social networks with other immigrants and local community members.
September 12, 2025 —
For 17 years, Rainbow Gardens has supported new immigrant families in Winnipeg. Located on the Fort Garry campus, the two-acre plot helps community members grow their own food, share their native culinary traditions and establish meaningful social networks with other immigrants and local community members.
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Make a difference, volunteer as a Sustainability Ambassador this year
August 25, 2025 —
The Sustainability Ambassador Program is a volunteer leadership program for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at the University of Manitoba through growth, education and action.
August 25, 2025 —
The Sustainability Ambassador Program is a volunteer leadership program for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in promoting a culture of sustainability at the University of Manitoba through growth, education and action.
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Campus landscapes series: Perennials
August 18, 2025 —
The Campus Landscapes Series is back! Join us for a tour of perennial plantings at the Fort Garry campus.
August 18, 2025 —
The Campus Landscapes Series is back! Join us for a tour of perennial plantings at the Fort Garry campus.
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Changes to waste disposal on campus
July 9, 2025 —
Looking to dispose of an item on campus, but not sure where to go? Visit the new sustainability intranet site which has a specific waste page dedicated to proper disposal of specific items on campus.
July 9, 2025 —
Looking to dispose of an item on campus, but not sure where to go? Visit the new sustainability intranet site which has a specific waste page dedicated to proper disposal of specific items on campus.
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Announcing the 2024 Green Investment Fund projects
July 8, 2025 —
Six innovative projects will help UM reach its sustainability goals
July 8, 2025 —
Six innovative projects will help UM reach its sustainability goals
UM ranks 6th in Canada on Climate Action; Good Health and Wellbeing
June 30, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba ranks in Canada’s top 20 in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
June 30, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba ranks in Canada’s top 20 in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
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Overhaul of Winnipeg Transit Network
June 1, 2025 —
Winnipeg’s new transit network launched June 29, 2025. Winnipeg Transit completely overhauled the transit system to make buses more frequent, direct, connected and simplified. Routes, signs and stops have changed – if you take transit to and from campus, read on for what you need to know.
June 1, 2025 —
Winnipeg’s new transit network launched June 29, 2025. Winnipeg Transit completely overhauled the transit system to make buses more frequent, direct, connected and simplified. Routes, signs and stops have changed – if you take transit to and from campus, read on for what you need to know.