UM Today News Archive

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Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: What Makes a TV Show Binge-Worthy?

May 8, 2025 —
What Makes a TV Show Binge-Worthy?

department of english theatre film and media, Faculty of Arts

Dr. Ruth Grimes says fostering the doctor-patient relationship is important when caring for patients and parents who may be hesitant about the measles vaccine. She says it's important to answer questions openly and without judgement, while ensuring patients understand the risks of not vaccinating. (Tyson Koschik/CBC)

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Manitoba: Health officials encouraging Manitoba parents to vaccinate children as province hits 20 confirmed cases

May 8, 2025 —
‘You can help protect yourself, your family, and your community,’ says co-lead of immunization program

Max Rady College of Medicine, measles, vaccinations

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS “Even if Manitoba doesn’t get a big measles epidemic this year, you know, as these trends continue, we can eventually expect one,” said Dr. Peter Hotez.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

The Free Press: Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba

May 8, 2025 —
Doctor urges unvaccinated people to get their shots

Max Rady College of Medicine, measles, vaccines

An illustration of multiple sets of hands holding smart phones with swirls on the screen

UM Today News

What Does Scrolling Do to Us?

May 8, 2025 —
Why we should take a vacation from our smartphones this summer

Wasp sitting on top of a yellow flower.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

CBC Manitoba: Talking Bugs: What’s Emerging This Season and How to Protect Them

May 8, 2025 —
Talking Bugs: What's Emerging This Season and How to Protect Them

entomology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Nathan Derejko, an assistant law professor at the University of Manitoba and the Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice.

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Israeli officials say they plan to seize Gaza. An international law expert weighs in on what could happen next

May 8, 2025 —
Israeli officials say they plan to seize Gaza. An international law expert weighs in on what could happen next

Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Law

Professor Niigaan Sinclair standing outside in front of a field of tall grasses.

Faculty of Arts News

CTV News: Talks of Alberta separatism raising treaty concerns

May 7, 2025 —
Talks of Alberta separatism raising treaty concerns

department of Indigenous studies, Faculty of Arts

potatoes are growing in a row, the leafy green tops are bursting out of the ground.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Grainews: Can well-fed plants fend off diseases and insects?

May 7, 2025 —
We examine an Idaho farmer’s program for crop self-defence

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, plant science, soil science

Brenda Austin-Smith.

Faculty of Arts News

CityNews Winnipeg: Manitoba reacts to Trump’s film tariff threat

May 7, 2025 —
Manitoba reacts to Trump’s film tariff threat

Department of English, Faculty of Arts, Film & Media, Theatre

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UM Today News

Flag lowered for Dr. Witold Kinser

May 7, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on May 16, 2025, in memory of Dr. Witold Kinser.