UM Today News Archive

October 6, 2025 — 
It's harvest moon time, and it's just one of three supermoons this year. So what makes it so special? We'll hear from Danielle Pahud, Physics and Astronomy, University of Manitoba.

October 6, 2025 — 
Dr. Brenda Austin-Smith from U of M breaks down why an AI “actress” is stirring outrage in Hollywood — and what it means for real performers and Manitoba’s film scene.

October 6, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba offers the UM Safe App to help students, staff and faculty get safety resources on campus. Available for iPhone and Android, the app provides real-time safety alerts and quick access to Security Services.

October 4, 2025 — 
The evening, titled Artificial Intelligence for Beginners, will feature David Gerhard, who teaches at the University of Manitoba. It is being held at Westworth United Church in River Heights at 6 p.m.

October 3, 2025 — 
Brandon Trask, an associate law professor at the University of Manitoba and a former Crown prosecutor in the Maritimes, was not surprised by Thursday’s outcomes.“I think the public is being left with an inaccurate impression right now, if you were to only listen to much of the talk politically,” Trask said

October 1, 2025 — 
Dr. Christopher Adams, Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of Manitoba speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the rise in political violence after another suspicious fire at a Manitoba cabinet minister’s office.

October 1, 2025 — 
University of Manitoba students will hit the streets on Thursday to raise funds and awareness for people living with cystic fibrosis. It's all part of Shinerama, an annual event that involves 20,000 student volunteers from 36 Canadian post-secondary institutions

October 1, 2025 — 
The gloves will be off when members of the legislative assembly return to the chamber today for the fall sitting.Manitoba faces economic threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and climate impacts from deadly wildfires, but don’t expect any display of unity in the face of adversity, one political expert advised.

October 1, 2025 — 
Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference.