UM Today News Archive
Indigenous News
Expanding the Herd: Indigenous artists bring new life to UM’s iconic bison
November 14, 2025 —
Bison have always been at the heart of the University of Manitoba. More than a symbol, they carry stories of strength, resilience and belonging—values shared across the UM community. This year, that story grows even stronger.
November 14, 2025 —
Bison have always been at the heart of the University of Manitoba. More than a symbol, they carry stories of strength, resilience and belonging—values shared across the UM community. This year, that story grows even stronger.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
CTV News: Grey Cup Fever hits Winnipeg
November 13, 2025 —
CTV's Maralee Caruso chats with Stan Pierre, head coach of the U of M Bisons football team, about the Grey Cup and what it means for Winnipeg to host.
November 13, 2025 —
CTV's Maralee Caruso chats with Stan Pierre, head coach of the U of M Bisons football team, about the Grey Cup and what it means for Winnipeg to host.
UM Today News
From Idea to Market
November 13, 2025 —
How entrepreneurship at UM is shaping a new ecosystem—and challenging start-up stereotypes
November 13, 2025 —
How entrepreneurship at UM is shaping a new ecosystem—and challenging start-up stereotypes
Faculty of Science News
Classic 107: University of Manitoba student wins Winnipeg Crime Stoppers website redesign challenge
November 12, 2025 —
Hamza Haque, a second-year Bachelor of Science student at the University of Manitoba and a dual-credit graduate of the PTEC/MITT Software Development program, won the challenge with his user-friendly interface, accessibility, and modern design.
November 12, 2025 —
Hamza Haque, a second-year Bachelor of Science student at the University of Manitoba and a dual-credit graduate of the PTEC/MITT Software Development program, won the challenge with his user-friendly interface, accessibility, and modern design.
Faculty of Arts News
CBC Radio Noon: Why Remembrance Day Still Matters
November 11, 2025 —
Jody Perrun, sessional Instructor of History at the University of Manitoba, speaks with CBC host Laurie Hoogstraten about the meaning of Remembrance Day, Canada’s role in the world wars, and why remembering remains vital today.
November 11, 2025 —
Jody Perrun, sessional Instructor of History at the University of Manitoba, speaks with CBC host Laurie Hoogstraten about the meaning of Remembrance Day, Canada’s role in the world wars, and why remembering remains vital today.
Faculty of Science News
CBC News: Sask. content creator says she’s frustrated after Facebook mistakenly took down 22,000-follower page
November 11, 2025 —
Nevertheless, David Gerhard, head of computer science at the University of Manitoba, says he doubts they will ever reach the level of a human being.
November 11, 2025 —
Nevertheless, David Gerhard, head of computer science at the University of Manitoba, says he doubts they will ever reach the level of a human being.
Price Faculty of Engineering News
CTV News: U of M professor develops robot that uses AI to help with farming
November 10, 2025 —
Dr. Jay Wang, an assistant professor in the engineering department at the University of Manitoba, has developed a prototype farm robot with help from the students at the Robot Autonomy Lab that can be used for agriculture tasks
November 10, 2025 —
Dr. Jay Wang, an assistant professor in the engineering department at the University of Manitoba, has developed a prototype farm robot with help from the students at the Robot Autonomy Lab that can be used for agriculture tasks
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
CBC’s Cross Country Checkup: Sticker Shock: Can Mark Carney Fix Canada’s Food Prices?
November 9, 2025 —
Dr. Ryan Cardwell, Professor of food and agricultural economics at the University of Manitoba, expressed skepticism about their ability to compete with existing retailers without significant government subsidies due to the already thin margins and economies of scale in the grocery industry.
November 9, 2025 —
Dr. Ryan Cardwell, Professor of food and agricultural economics at the University of Manitoba, expressed skepticism about their ability to compete with existing retailers without significant government subsidies due to the already thin margins and economies of scale in the grocery industry.
Asper School of Business News
CBC: The journey toward an expanded Port of Churchill has only just begun
November 9, 2025 —
Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI), said the only location near Churchill that is less exposed is Button Bay, west of the Churchill River
November 9, 2025 —
Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI), said the only location near Churchill that is less exposed is Button Bay, west of the Churchill River
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CBC’s Quirks and Quarks: Geoengineering: the good, bad and the ugly of this ‘break glass in case of emergency’ fix
November 8, 2025 —
Dr. Julienne Stroeve, professor of polar climate science at the University of Manitoba, argues that resources would be better spent advancing carbon capture technology rather than furthering work on risky geoengineering ideas.
November 8, 2025 —
Dr. Julienne Stroeve, professor of polar climate science at the University of Manitoba, argues that resources would be better spent advancing carbon capture technology rather than furthering work on risky geoengineering ideas.