UM Today News Archive
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It Takes a Village
October 6, 2025 —
Acclaimed UM researcher and alum James Blanchard shares his journey in global public health
October 6, 2025 —
Acclaimed UM researcher and alum James Blanchard shares his journey in global public health
Faculty of Science News
Winnipeg Free Press: Helping seniors simplify through AI
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 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.
Faculty of Law News
Winnipeg Free Press: Bluster on bail boiling over, but jury is out
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 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
Faculty of Arts News
CBC Radio-Canada: Fires and Vandalism at MLA Office
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 —
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.
Asper School of Business News
Winnipeg’s Classic 107: UM students rally for people living with cystic fibrosis in annual Shinerama campaign
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 —
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
Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M political scientist predicts scrappy fall legislative session
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 —
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.
UM Today News
Being prepared in an emergency
October 1, 2025 —
Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference.
October 1, 2025 —
Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
CBC Radio: How this Métis physician slowly came to see herself as a Sixties Scoop survivor
September 30, 2025 —
It took a long time for Dr. Brittany Penner to become comfortable referring to herself as a survivor of the Sixties Scoop.
September 30, 2025 —
It took a long time for Dr. Brittany Penner to become comfortable referring to herself as a survivor of the Sixties Scoop.
UM Today News
Flag lowered for Mario Lebar
September 29, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on October 2, 2025, in memory of Mario Lebar.
September 29, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on October 2, 2025, in memory of Mario Lebar.
Faculty of Law News
Winnipeg Free Press: Ottawa orders unprecedented posthumous appeal of fourth Indigenous man’s conviction in 1973 slaying
September 29, 2025 —
Brandon Trask, an associate professor of law at the University of Manitoba, noted the unprecedented nature of the ministerial order.“This is an extremely important development, as it will afford an opportunity to Russell Woodhouse’s family to clear his name even after his death,” Trask said
September 29, 2025 —
Brandon Trask, an associate professor of law at the University of Manitoba, noted the unprecedented nature of the ministerial order.“This is an extremely important development, as it will afford an opportunity to Russell Woodhouse’s family to clear his name even after his death,” Trask said