UM Today News Archive

November 3, 2025 — 
The province doesn’t have the authority to use the notwithstanding clause in a situation such as the Supreme Court striking down mandatory minimum sentences, said Brandon Trask, Associate Law Professor, University of Manitoba

November 3, 2025 — 
What sets it apart is, is there’s no other book on Manitoba politics that’s (this) current … we draw on authors from all across the province, including Brandon, U of Winnipeg and U of M also; one is from University of Alberta,” says Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor in political science and rector of St. Paul’s College at the University of Manitoba.

November 2, 2025 — 
In an effort to maximize revenue, airlines have been squeezing more seats on their planes and charging for perks such as more legroom and a cup of coffee, says Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI).

October 31, 2025 — 
“There has to be a good story. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s high-tech, or a low-tech film with a phone filmed in a studio; it’s got to have a good story, otherwise it won’t work,” Dr. Austin-Smith said. 

October 31, 2025 — 
Dr. Allison Fenske, Director of the University of Manitoba Community Law Centre, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the conditions and realities of pre-trial custody and how proposed bail reforms could impact education, housing, and employment for the accused.

October 31, 2025 — 
From pumpkins to costumes to candy, many Canadians are now dishing out a lot of money to celebrate Halloween. CBC's Brittany Greenslade talks about Halloween spending with Dr. Sandeep Arora, Department Head and associate professor of the Marketing Department, Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba.

October 30, 2025 — 
Virologist and University of Manitoba assistant professor Julie Lajoie speaks with host Marcy Markusa about what Canada losing its measles elimination status means and why vaccination is crucial.

October 30, 2025 — 
Dr. Katie Szilagyi, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba, speaks with CBC's Laurie Hoogstraten about why generative A-I isn’t the solution to the Canada Revenue Agency’s call centre failures after a critical Auditor General report found taxpayers often couldn’t get through or got wrong information.

October 30, 2025 — 
Three UM community members have been named among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2025, recognized for their leadership, vision, determination, passion and mentorship of others.  

October 29, 2025 — 
That the average Canadian household continues to spend around $70 at Halloween is surprising given the rising cost of living and the economic uncertainty many are facing, said Dr. Sandeep Arora, Department Head and Associate Professor, Marketing Department at the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business.