UM Today News Archive
Faculty of Science News
CBC’s As It Happens Podcast: When a polar bear kills, it doesn’t just eat. It feeds a whole ecosystem
October 29, 2025 —
“If we lose polar bears from the Arctic … nothing can replace that,” Holly Gamblin, Lead author and wildlife biologist at University of Manitoba, told As It Happens host Nil Köksal. “There's no other comparable species that is doing this.”Â
October 29, 2025 —
“If we lose polar bears from the Arctic … nothing can replace that,” Holly Gamblin, Lead author and wildlife biologist at University of Manitoba, told As It Happens host Nil Köksal. “There's no other comparable species that is doing this.”Â
Faculty of Law News
CBC: Criticism of bail process often comes from ‘uninformed opinion,’ Winnipeg judge says
October 28, 2025 —
One legal expert said while uncommon, he sees no issue with a judge making comments like Harvey’s — in fact, those kinds of comments can help better inform public debate on the issue of bail reform, said Brandon Trask, associate professor in the University of Manitoba’s law faculty
October 28, 2025 —
One legal expert said while uncommon, he sees no issue with a judge making comments like Harvey’s — in fact, those kinds of comments can help better inform public debate on the issue of bail reform, said Brandon Trask, associate professor in the University of Manitoba’s law faculty
Asper School of Business News
Global News: Side Hustle 101
October 28, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is launching a free six-week online course in the winter term to teach students, alumni, and staff how to start a side hustle, addressing the increasing need for supplemental income due to workplace volatility
October 28, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is launching a free six-week online course in the winter term to teach students, alumni, and staff how to start a side hustle, addressing the increasing need for supplemental income due to workplace volatility
UM Today News
Winnipeg Sun: NDP expands dialysis and birthing services in Norway House Cree Nation
October 28, 2025 —
Recruitment for the positions has already started. The program will be developed in partnership with Manitoba Health, Shared Health, the University of Manitoba, and local leadership.
October 28, 2025 —
Recruitment for the positions has already started. The program will be developed in partnership with Manitoba Health, Shared Health, the University of Manitoba, and local leadership.
Faculty of Arts News
Global News: The science of being scared
October 27, 2025 —
Dr. Kristin Reynolds, Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba explains the science behind why some people enjoy being scared.
October 27, 2025 —
Dr. Kristin Reynolds, Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba explains the science behind why some people enjoy being scared.
Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Free Press: Failing grade for fiscal transparency
October 27, 2025 —
Dr. Jesse Hajer, Associate Professor of Economics in the Labour studies program at the University of Manitoba, said the province’s lower score is based on several factors, including preparing reports later in the calendar year than other province, having qualifications on the auditor’s opinion and running a much larger deficit than budgeted.
October 27, 2025 —
Dr. Jesse Hajer, Associate Professor of Economics in the Labour studies program at the University of Manitoba, said the province’s lower score is based on several factors, including preparing reports later in the calendar year than other province, having qualifications on the auditor’s opinion and running a much larger deficit than budgeted.
UM Today News
Join UM in the Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade: Grey Cup Edition
October 27, 2025 —
Join UM in the Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade: Grey Cup Edition
October 27, 2025 —
Join UM in the Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade: Grey Cup Edition
Faculty of Arts News
The Independent: What will it take for the N.L. NDP to gain voter support?
October 26, 2025 —
Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor of Political Science at the University of Manitoba and author of Politics in Manitoba, says the NDP enjoys popularity in Manitoba because it has a long history in the province, stronger urban support in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba (where unionized, resource town labour is grounded), a policy focus on healthcare and education, strong personal appeal of its leaders, and proven success while governing.
October 26, 2025 —
Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor of Political Science at the University of Manitoba and author of Politics in Manitoba, says the NDP enjoys popularity in Manitoba because it has a long history in the province, stronger urban support in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba (where unionized, resource town labour is grounded), a policy focus on healthcare and education, strong personal appeal of its leaders, and proven success while governing.
Faculty of Law News
Winnipeg Free Press: Chief says he was behind legal threat over boats being allowed on Clear Lake
October 25, 2025 —
As an active participant, the First Nation is positioned to submit arguments and evidence, and if the boat ban is overturned, Keeseekoowenin may be able to appeal the decision and escalate the court process, University of Manitoba law instructor Andrea Doyle said.
October 25, 2025 —
As an active participant, the First Nation is positioned to submit arguments and evidence, and if the boat ban is overturned, Keeseekoowenin may be able to appeal the decision and escalate the court process, University of Manitoba law instructor Andrea Doyle said.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
CBC News: Is the story of the Toronto Blue Jays one of drama and a stellar post-season? Or perhaps, a more nuanced tale with a whole lot of history
October 24, 2025 —
All eyes will be on game 1 in the World Series between the Blue Jays the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight. However, before that pitch is thrown what do we need to know about how the Jays go to this point? They are being called "Canada's team" but are they really "Canada's team"? Chloe will hear from Dr. Russell Field, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, University of Manitoba about that.
October 24, 2025 —
All eyes will be on game 1 in the World Series between the Blue Jays the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight. However, before that pitch is thrown what do we need to know about how the Jays go to this point? They are being called "Canada's team" but are they really "Canada's team"? Chloe will hear from Dr. Russell Field, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, University of Manitoba about that.